Expert construction Health and Safety services
Site Health & Safety Inspections & Audits
Regular inspections can identify hazards before they result in an accident or enforcement action. Inspections can cover:
- General site conditions and housekeeping
- Access and egress
- Work at height
- Scaffolding and temporary access
- Ladders and podium steps
- Mobile access towers
- MEWPs
- Excavations and groundworks
- Plant and machinery
- Workplace transport
- Pedestrian routes
- Temporary electrical installations
- Storage of materials
- Edge protection
- Barriers and exclusion zones
- Emergency arrangements
- PPE
- Contractor compliance
A written inspection report can be provided identifying findings, recommended corrective actions and priorities.
Risk Assessments & RAMS
Preparation, review and updating of task-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements covering activities such as:
- Groundworks and excavation
- Concrete works
- Steel erection
- Roofing
- Working at height
- Mechanical installation
- Electrical works
- Material handling
- Lifting operations
- Use of power tools
- Cutting and grinding
- Hot works
- Demolition
- Temporary works
- Plant operations
- Deliveries and unloading
- Confined spaces
- Work near services
Safety Statements
Development and review of company Safety Statements, including organisational responsibilities, arrangements, policies, risk assessments and supporting procedures.
Site Safety Folders
Preparation of practical site folders containing relevant documentation such as:
- Safety Statement
- RAMS
- Site-specific risk assessments
- Contractor induction
- Sign-in/sign-out records
- Emergency arrangements
- Training records
- Equipment certificates
- Inspection records
- Insurance documentation
- Relevant permits and supporting documentation
Contractor & Subcontractor Management
Assistance with contractor pre-qualification and monitoring, including checking:
- Safety Statements
- RAMS
- Insurance
- Training certificates
- Plant certificates
- Competency records
- Methodologies
- Induction requirements
Working at Height
Risk assessments and safe systems covering ladders, scaffolding, mobile towers, MEWPs, roofs, platforms and other elevated work.
Plant & Machinery
Risk assessments and procedures for excavators, telehandlers, forklifts, MEWPs, loaders, power tools and other construction equipment.
Workplace Transport
Assessment of vehicle and pedestrian interaction, reversing, deliveries, loading and unloading areas, traffic routes and exclusion zones.
Manual Handling
Manual handling assessments, ergonomic recommendations and Manual Handling Instructor-led training.
Fire Safety
Fire risk assessments and emergency procedures covering construction sites, temporary buildings, hot works, LPG, electrical equipment, combustible materials and emergency evacuation.
Training & Toolbox Talks
Short, practical toolbox talks and safety briefings covering topics relevant to current construction activities.
Accident & Incident Support
Assistance with accident and near-miss reporting, investigation, corrective actions and reviewing risk assessments following an incident.
Ongoing Construction Consultancy
Reid Safety and Consultancy can provide ongoing support to businesses that require a dedicated external health and safety resource without employing a full-time safety professional.
Support can include scheduled site visits, inspections, documentation reviews, RAMS preparation, contractor management and ongoing advice.