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Latest revision as of 08:13, 21 April 2022
All companies should have a framework of Policies and Procedures relating to the management of Health & Safety. SMD have developed a specific Site Installation Guide to assist operatives with trade-specific guidance notes.
Contract-specific safety documentation, including Method Statements, Risk Assessments and COSHH data sheets are available for all hazards / activities associated with the handling and fixing of metal decking and associated accessories. The communication of this to the workforce, ensures that all operatives understand the risks and preventative measures that have been agreed. An initial toolbox talk on the method statement, followed by further weekly talks ensures procedures on site are appropriate to the ever-changing construction environment. Records of inductions and all toolbox talks should be maintained.
Typical hazards associated with metal decking and associated preventative measures are:
Falls from Height
- Handrails, safety nets, temporary cover to voids and suitable access to level
Hot Works
- Exclusion zones, removal of flammable materials, fire blankets, fire watch and fire extinguishers
Use of Cartridge Tools
- Competency, training and PPE
Hand Arm Vibration
- Management procedures to reduce trigger times
Noise
- PPE, management procedures, suitable work equipment and off-site cutting
Cuts to Hands
- Training and PPE
Electrical Equipment
- Maintenance and use of 110v tools
Falling Materials from Height
- Trim / tool tethers and loading out in accordance with best practice
Removal of Waste
- Skips to level, loading bays etc.
Adverse Weather
- Management control
Slips, trips and falls
- Training, management control, PPE and housekeeping measures
Manual Handling
- Design consideration, loading out to drawing and operative training
Refer to SMD Risk Assessments for more information
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