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This contractor has mandated that all slinger, signallers and crane lift supervisors are to have lapel microphones and speaker attachments for their allocated radio’s/PPE and all of the communication channels are recorded. This communication initiative aims to increase safety when lifting to ensure clear communication channels, with the recording system they will be able to monitor this practice and highlight…
At induction the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) Operative Handout is given out to all in the supply chain. In order to further introduce CCS and raise awareness this contractor has written a script, filmed and edited a video titled ‘Introduction to the CCS – Help us be Considerate Constructor’. The film is shown to the supply chain at induction and…
Safety messages should be reinforced and repeated to the workforce as much as possible, to ensure that they remain alert and vigilant at all times. Wates have implemented an automatic audio alert system at the entrance to site, to give messages to operatives as they enter: The Hard Hat Audio system comes on automatically when people walk towards it; Hard…
The Considerate Constructors Scheme 2024 Code and Checklist updates detail that Registered Activity must ensure that all workforce receives induction on the Code of Considerate Practice. Previously the need to communicate the Code of Practice to the workforce was only implied. If staff inductions on the Code happen only at a projects kick-off, personnel and sub-contracted trades that change during…
To raise much needed funds for The British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal, this contractor has encouraged their site team to wear yellow and blue bootlaces on site, in exchange for a donation. They see this as a simple but important gesture to show unity and support for the Ukrainian members of their site team and their families. Together, the…