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The purpose of this Site Visitor Induction Template is to ensure that all visitors are informed of the key health and safety risks associated with the site and the control measures in place to protect them, regardless of the length or frequency of their visit. Using a structured visitor induction helps to demonstrate a consistent approach to managing visitor safety,…
The West Alliance, working closely with its supply partners, developed an innovative solution to keep Huddersfield station and its platforms fully operational during the historic ‘Euston Roof’ refurbishment. To achieve this, temporary horizontal cassette platforms, which are modular sections designed to enhance accessibility and operational flexibility during construction were prefabricated and rolled into place across the full width of the…
As part of their commitment to fostering community engagement, this contractor has established a market stall in Halifax Borough Market, providing a central, accessible location for public interaction. The stall serves as a hub for sharing project updates on the A629 Phase 2 works, answering queries, and addressing concerns. Since its inception, they have welcomed over 150 visitors, demonstrating its…
Wates Construction support visually impaired visitors by using the following items on our site. Enhanced bright tape which is used on all steps, doorways, kitchen hobs, edges Bumpons are used on light switches, microwave, kettle to help people find buttons and used as an indicator to operate items Liquid indicator – this is in all our kitchens on sites for…
It can sometimes be a difficult task to show off the underground works to everyone who wants to see it. Sometimes not only difficult but time consuming as well as all the correct PPE equipment needs to be worn, extra care has to be taken to avoid disrupting the works and if the visitors are not very fit, then sometimes…
Construction sites should take extra precautions to ensure that partially sighted local residents and wheelchair users are aware of the works and do not put themselves in danger. See the examples below for how some sites have addressed this: Street Works Info is a system for signing and guarding street works sites that communicates extra information to pedestrians, particularly those…
Construction sites should respect every member of the community and ensure measures are in place for disabled members of the public. See the examples below for how one site addressed this: Supported the development of an app which provides community information on safety barriers for visually impaired people. The Sight Line app provides an audio and large print text description…
The contractor created a safe enclosed area for passers by to drop in and take a look at our site activities. This has level access to allow pushchairs/prams and wheelchairs to access. Rather than the usual viewing panels, they have created a larger, open, enclosed space with better visibility and ability to house more guests at one time, with clearer…
The pandemic has, for many of us, changed the journeys we make. As we spend more time in our local areas, active travel is a healthy, easy and convenient way of getting around for shorter journeys. It is a priority, now more than ever, that ‘everyone’ can access footways and facilities as part of their daily exercise to help with…
The Equality Act 2010: ‘We have a duty not to substantially disadvantage a disabled person in relation to a non-disabled person’ and to make reasonable adjustments to supply access where practicable. As a public body, Transport for London (TfL) must comply with the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED). This part of the Equality Act 2010 requires public bodies and organisations…
This project in Brixton is located in an area of high public footfall and therefore site management team have been looking at ways to keep the public engaged throughout the works. To do this they have recently cut out four vision panels in their loading gantry. Two of these are at a low level so children and wheelchair users can…
The Site Manager has devised a system for recording the information for visitors to the site as the use of ICE tags attached to site helmets is for long term site personnel. The system is for short term visitors and consists of a plastic ‘see through’ envelope with a red border. The envelope contains a card and on one side…
One of the main focuses for the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, is to get Wentworth Woodhouse on the map. During our school visits and career talks around the surrounding areas, it is overwhelming the number of people who have never heard of the iconic building. We wanted to help change that and get people visiting Wentworth. We wanted to create…
On one of its projects delivered under the Highways Term Maintenance Contract, Tarmac laid tactile surfacing with inbuilt sensors and embedded technology which gives information to visually-impaired people through their sticks and canes which also have sensors built into them. This innovation was promoted from the early contractor involvement period by both the client and the contractor. This type of…
As a goodwill gesture, CEL has purchased an eco-friendly car which is parked outside of the development’s central Hub building. All residents who register to become part of the Car Club, and have a full driving licence, are able to use the car on a “journey specific” regime basis. They are permitted to use the car around the local Bath…