Telecommunications health and safety consultancy
Telecommunications Health & Safety Services
Telecommunications work can involve working at height, roadside working, ladders, MEWPs, underground services, electrical hazards, vehicle movements and work in remote or public locations.
Reid Safety and Consultancy provides health and safety support to telecoms contractors, infrastructure companies, installation teams and maintenance providers.
Services Include
Telecoms Site Inspections
Inspection of work locations and activities, including:
- Access
- Work at height
- Ladders
- MEWPs
- Traffic management
- Plant
- PPE
- Housekeeping
- Public protection
- RAMS compliance
Working at Height
Assessment of risks associated with:
- Poles
- Masts
- Towers
- Ladders
- Platforms
- MEWPs
- Access systems
Roadside Working
Assessment of vehicle and pedestrian risks associated with roadside installation and maintenance activities.
Underground Services
Procedures for excavation and work near existing utility infrastructure.
Electrical Safety
Risk assessments covering electrical hazards associated with telecoms infrastructure and equipment.
Manual Handling
Assessment of lifting and carrying cables, equipment, tools and materials.
Driving for Work
Development of policies and procedures for employees travelling between sites and working in remote locations.
Lone Working
Assessment of risks associated with employees working alone or in isolated areas.
Adverse Weather
Consideration of wind, rain, ice, storms and other weather conditions that may affect safe working at height or roadside operations.
RAMS
Preparation and review of task-specific RAMS for installation, maintenance and repair activities.
Emergency & Rescue Procedures
Procedures for falls from height, injury, electrical incidents, vehicle incidents and other foreseeable emergencies.
Contractor Management
Review of contractor documentation, training, competencies, insurance and RAMS.
Toolbox Talks & Inductions
Practical safety briefings for field-based teams.
Site-Based Support
Reid Safety and Consultancy can undertake site inspections and audits and provide practical recommendations to improve compliance and working practices across telecoms operations.