1.

Wear your PPE on site at all times

PPE is your last line of defence should you come into contact with a
hazard on site. Wear protective equipment like hard hat, safety boots and
hi-visual vest as a minimum. Do not play in the workplace, and report to
your supervisor immediately if you notice any unsafe condition.

3. Keep a tidy site

Construction work is messy. Remember to keep your work area tidy. Keep
passages clear all the time. Beware of floor openings. Pay particular
attention to high risk areas such as access and escape routes.

4. Do not put yourself or others at risk

You are responsible for your own behaviour. Construction sites are
dangerous places to work. Make sure you remain safety aware
throughout your shift.

5. Follow safety signs and procedures

Your employer should ensure a risk assessment is carried out for
activities. Make sure you read and understand it. Follow signs and
procedures – control measures are put in place for your safety.
6. Never work in unsafe areas
Make sure your work area is safe. Don’t work at height without suitable
guard rails or other fall prevention. Don’t enter unsupported trenches.
Make sure you have safe access. Don’t work below crane loads or other
dangerous operations.

7. Report defects and near misses

If you notice a problem, don’t ignore it, report it to your supervisor
immediately. Action cannot be taken quickly if management are not
aware of the problem, and the sooner problems are resolved the less
chance for an accident to occur.

8. Never tamper with equipment

Never remove guard rails or scaffold ties. Do not remove guards. Do not
attempt to fix defective equipment unless you are competent to do so.
Do not ever tamper with equipment without authorisation.

9. Use 110v equipment

110v equipment only, must be suitable for use on site. 240v equipment
strictly prohibited without prior authorisation from management and will
only be used if no 110v alternative available and additional safety
precautions taken.
10. If in doubt – Ask
Better safe than sorry. Mistakes on construction sites can cost lives -
don’t let it be yours. If you need help or further information speak to
your supervisor.