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Reducing Risk
Several key guidelines can be followed when using temporary buildings to reduce risk and increase safety:
- Buildings need to be correctly maintained to ensure their structural safety in wind / inclement weather.
- Building installations need to be carried out in line with agreed timetables and plans - ongoing changes can lead to complications and delay.
- Temporary buildings need to have the right number of emergency exists.
- For safety reasons temporary buildings should not be tampered with without the consent of the temporary building supplier. Particular areas of risk would be:
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- Trying to move the building
- Pedestrian and vehicle exist doors
- Wall braces
- Anchorage position
- Trying to move walls
- Using flammable materials
- Electrical and mechanical installations
- Positive action should be taken to ensure that any underground services (gas/electric/water etc) are identified and avoided.
Risk Assessment Considerations
- General Statement of Policy
- Safety Personnel
- Consultation
- Communication
- Co-Operation & Care
- Safety Training
- Workplace Inspections
- Work Equipment
- Erecting Structures
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Manual Handling Operations
- Control of Hazardous Substances
- Smoking
- Accident Investigation & Reporting
- Accident Procedure
- Safety Rules
- Working Environment
- Tool & Equipment Maintenance
- Manual Lifting & Moving
- Electrical Safety
- Racking
- Ladders
- Fork Truck Operation
- Carriage of LPG by road
