Contractors' Health & Safety Handbook
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Contributed by
David Lai
Updated date
11 June 20
Review date
14 December 22
Title
Contractors' Health & Safety Handbook
Revision Number
4
Revision Details
Update document for Covid - DL
Keywords
Contractors, Health, Safety, Handbook,
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Language
UK English
Company Brand
Peak Scientific
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Peak Site Safety Rules
- Contractors
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This information must be read prior to commencing any work on site.
All individual contractor personnel are required to sign the last page
of this document to confirm they have read understood and agree to
comply with the Peak Site Safety Rules at all times whilst on the Peak
premises.
1. SIGNING IN
On entering the premises, all contractors/visitors must sign in at reception.
Prior to commencing work the following must be provided to the Health & Safety Officer
•
Risk Assessments
•
Method Statement
•
Public Liability Insurance
•
Work Permit Request (if required issued by H&S)
•
Required Licenses, Proof of competencies.
Please be aware that work may not commence without the above.
2. SIGNING OUT
If you need to leave the site at any time you MUST inform reception. This includes leaving site during the working
day (as well as at the end of the day). Please take your badge to reception sign out, then sign back in on your
return.
The reason for this is should there be a need to evacuate the site (e.g. in the event of a fire) we need to know if
you have left the site already.
3. SECURITY
A pass will be issued at reception on arrival, this MUST be visible at all times whilst on site to ensure that we can
identify you and in the case of egress to ensure we are aware that you are on site.
4. FIRE & EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
The fire alarm is a continuous bell, on hearing this alarm evacuate the building by the nearest exit and make your
way to the fire assembly point (host to inform contractor of muster point). On arrival at the muster point please
inform a fire marshal of your presence. Do not leave site or re-enter until advised by the fire safety officer that it
safe to do so.
5. FIRST AID & ACCIDENT PROCEDURE
We have first aiders on site, all injuries, damage to property and near misses should be reported to your host/first
aider & to the Health & Safety Officer.
6. COMPANY PROCEDURES
The Peak contact must inform the contractor of any further procedures they may need to be aware of. Failure to
abide by the correct procedures may result in the suspension of contractors from the site.
7. WORK PERMITS
All necessary work permits must be issued by the H&S Officer or the Facilities Manager to the contractor prior to
entering site. All contractors must be aware of the conditions of the Permit to Work before work commences.
8. ISOLATIONS
All electrical and pipe/work isolations must be undertaken or supervised by Peak personnel and will be detailed
within the Permit to Work.
9. HOURS OF WORK
Working outside normal hours must be cleared by the Peak Director of Operations or Peak Director of
Engineering prior to work commencing.
10. CONTROL OF CHEMICALS
No chemical is allowed on site without first receiving prior permission from the Peak contact. Use of any chemical
on site must be agreed prior to commencement by your Peak host. In order to obtain permission, the following
information must be supplied. Data sheets and a COSHH risk assessment must be carried out.
All hazardous chemicals must be stored as stipulated in the COSHH risk assessment. Contractors must dispose
of their own Coshh waste in line with government waste management legislation.
11. TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
All tools and equipment must conform to all the relevant legislation e.g. PUWER Regulations 1998 which
stipulates that all equipment/tools should be in a proper & safe working order and only to be used as their
original intent and according to the manufacturer’s instructions. It is the contractors own responsibility to ensure
that their work equipment is PAT tested. If tools or equipment are borrowed from Peak(with permission), the
contractors company will be held responsible and liable for the loss or damage of the equipment and any loss or
damage arising from the use of the equipment.
12. WORKING AT HEIGHT
Contractors working at heights greater than 2 meters must wear a safety harness unless the work area has
suitable guard rails. The equipment for a harness will be specified in the Permit to Work. Exceptions to this
requirement must be agreed with Peak and the reasons for the exceptions detailed within the permit.
All scaffolding/working platforms etc must be either tied at the top or footed at the bottom. They must only
be used as a means of access and egress and not for specific work actions. All equipment must be in good
condition and visually inspected before use.
13. LICENSES
All necessary licenses (forklift, scissor lifts, mechanical diggers etc.) must be provided to the Peak contact prior
to commencing work. If licenses are not available for the required jobs then the contractor may be told that he
cannot do that specific job, except under special circumstances. Personnel not officially trained in the use of
potentially dangerous equipment must not use it.
14. AMENITIES
The use of amenities on site such as electricity, water, gas etc can only be used if consent is given prior to work
commencing.
15. HOUSEKEEPING
All areas must be kept clear from unnecessary debris and pieces of equipment. If a piece of equipment is not in
use, it must be stored in its appropriate location.
16. WASTE DISPOSAL
Any waste generated must be disposed of correctly. If contractor is removing waste from site proof of disposal
will be required e.g. Consignment note.
17. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Protective equipment requirements vary from area to area, the HSO officer can provide further details. Safety
Footwear and Hi Vis are the minimum requirements on Peak premises. Contractors are expected to provide their
own PPE.
18. FACILITIES
Locations of fire exits, 1st aiders, break out areas & toilets are located throughout the site. Your host will inform
you of locations.
19. HYGIENE
Please practice good hand hygiene especially when using the bathroom and before consuming food, there are a
large number of staff on site and infection can spread quickly.
20. SMOKING
Smoking is not permitted at any point on Peak sites contractors observed smoking may be asked to leave site.
21. DRUGS & ALCOHOL
Personnel will be refused entry to the site or asked to leave the site if they are suspected of being under the
influence of drugs or alcohol as stated in the company drug & alcohol policy. All procedures are available upon
request.
22. FOOD & DRINK
Food and drink must not be consumed within the production area, breakout areas must be used. All Peak sites
are Peanut free zones and contractors are requested not to bring peanuts on site.
23. SPEED LIMIT
A 5-mph speed limit applies throughout the site. Use of mobile phones should be kept to a minimum and not
used whilst driving in/out of the site unless used with a hands-free device.
Please return this page to reception.
The Contractor should retain the information sheets.
SITE SAFETY RULES – CONTRACTORS
Declaration
I confirm that I have received and read this information document and that I understand that
I have to follow the procedures within it whilst on the Peak (UK) site as failure to do so may
result in me being asked to leave the site.
Contractor:
Name : Signature:
Date :
Company: Contact No:
Number of days expected to be on site:
Peak Host:
Name:
Signature: Date:
A copy of this signed declaration can be provided for the Contractor on request.
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