Assessment of Risk
Health and Safety / Environmental
Prior to embarking on any activity WM completes a detailed Site -Specific Risk Assessment and Method Statement. The full Sequence of work, identifying hazards within each sequence, are documented within the method statement and include:
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The Activity
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The Associated Hazard
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The Necessary Control measure to deal with the hazards
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Site communications are also documented within the Method Statement and take into account:
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Arrangements for the protection and notification of the public and other contractors whilst on site.
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Arrangements for pedestrian routes, traffic routes and management plans including temporary traffic light installations, correct functioning checks and after hours monitoring procedures etc.
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Risks by association are also documented within the Method Statement these include but are not limited to:-
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Customers and members of the public entering the working area
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Slips, Trips and Falls
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Falls from height
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Defective or unsuitable plant/tools and equipment
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Manual handling
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Dust incl. Silica dust
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Vibration
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Noise
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Asbestos
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Cable Strike or utility damage
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Impact with moving vehicles
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Working on construction sites
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Chemical exposure
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Exposure to contaminated materials
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The method statement is continually reviewed as site conditions change as the works progress.