To improve the communication of both technical and H&S information for the workforce. The project is operating web technology linked to a library of safety videos for specific operations. Contractors, via a board of QR codes, are able to link to various health and safety and technical installation videos enabling workers to view the information via their phone at the…

The company are a great believer in the use of simple, visual safety messages, which are easily understood. Therefore, to reinforce the importance of the two metre rule on site they have designed and ordered company branded high vis vests with the slogan ‘2m DISTANCE – STAY SAFE’ on the back and front. As well as acting as a reminder…

The Site is using a fully integrated BIM Model and has commissioned Ambar Kelly to facilitate their innovative ‘Risersafe Solutions’. Ambar Kelly designs, fabricates and supplies engineered ‘chequer-plate’ covers for all Duct Voids through the pre-cast slabs and incorporates precise access holes for service installations to maintain safety and fire security throughout the building process. The benefits of this are:…

On this project an on site takeaway has been implemented for the contractors. This is to discourage the workforce from going to heavily populated areas where there could be a risk of spreading or contracting coronavirus. Food is pre-ordered and the contractors pick up their lunch and snacks at staggered times with contactless payments and social distancing guidelines being adhered…

Canterbury Cathedral is one of England’s oldest and most famous Christian structures and forms one of Britain’s few World Heritage Sites, along with the ruins of St Augustine’s Abbey and St Martin’s Church. The entrance to the cathedral is the latest to undergo full restoration. To enable safe access to the structure, full scaffolding was erected and the sculpture of…

Upon leaving London’s City Airport by DLR or car you can only walk to the adjacent hotels through a single public footpath which is covered in a timber gantry and hoarding from this project The contractor has therefore provided hand wash and hand sanitiser facilities for travellers on the public footpath. This was completed at the start of the coronavirus…

Children can never be too young to take an interest in civil engineering, which is why a group from a nursery school was invited for an explore and play session with the Rochester Bridge Trust . Eight pre-school aged youngsters from Castle View Nursery met an education officer and an engineer at the Strood end of the bridge, where their…

All site managers and office staff have undertaken Coronavirus Marshal training. The course, launched by construction recruitment firm O’Neill & Brennan, will provide coronavirus training for construction workers. The course is certified on the Register of Regulated Qualifications by Ofqual, and provides  the opportunity to have a fully qualified Coronavirus compliance marshal on site. It will provide health and safety…