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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 Supply Chain Sustainability School is a free virtual learning platform around sustainability, with the aim to upskill those working within, or aspiring to work within, the built environment sector. Our learning covers the three core pillars of Sustainability – Environmental, Social and Economic – looking at key issues ranging from carbon management through to combatting modern slavery. They also…
This contractor developed an app for the project to allow their hire partner, to identify who has completed the mobile training and test quiz, before they are handed over the hired plant they have requested, to show they have understood the operation of the plant. This is completed alongside a training video. This is a specific app that was developed…
Unseen is a UK charity that provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. They also run the UK Modern Slavery and Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, business, governments, other charities and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery. Unseen empowers individuals and organisations to combat exploitation with expert training and creative awareness-raising…
Rates of skin cancer are higher than any other cancer in the UK and it is estimated that 37 people a day in the UK are diagnosed with skin cancer. At Knightbuild Ltd, a skin cancer awareness campaign has been implemented and introduced across all our projects to educate our workforce about the associated dangers and also to introduce control…
Changing the safety behaviour of workers on site needs more than PowerPoint presentations and information sheets. Changing behaviour requires a change in attitude, and there is no better way to impress upon a worker the need to prioritise safety considerations than for them to experience how accidents happen, witness the consequences, and discuss appropriate responses with their peers. The Situation…
The Durkan box top induction uses the notion that the site induction is similar to a jigsaw puzzle in that we have to look at the big picture on the box to see what it is we really want to achieve. The box top gives us a clearer picture of what we are trying to create and generates the overarching…
As part of their site set up, this contractor has used a whole wall to create a large, visible iconographic around modern day slavery and statistics related to it along with a contact number for the modern slavery helpline – a free, confidential, 24/7 with over 200 languages. The graphic is positioned outside of a high flow area near the…
This contractor has partnered with ‘Everymind at Work’ and enlisted the help of their head psychologist to deliver a series of training sessions to reach the whole supply chain. This training delved into the complexities of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), shedding light on what it is, its manifestations, how it effects the lives of individuals and how to manage it….
The Health, Safety and Environment team has been awarded the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award this year for its ‘Choose the Safe Path Virtual Reality (VR)’ training initiative. The training for site safety scheme uses VR to focus on the prevention of falling objects. It comprises an interactive training package which provides employees with an authentic learning experience using real…
This contractor are using a Battle table which is an interactive smart touch screen to improve collaboration amongst the project team. It allows individuals to view drawings, site plans, programme and any other pertinent information. Whilst not in use it displays a rolling presentation with key information on the project and celebrating key milestones.
The construction sector has encountered many challenges in relation to recreational drug use, which has become more prevalent since the pandemic and is impacting health and wellbeing across wider society. Robertson Group have developed a video which highlights what they have done to improve Drugs and Alcohol testing on their sites and the support they need to tackle this major…
This contractor employed the Synthesia AI avatar system to voice over in house videos using 3D modelled images and animations to visually communicate a variety of systems to the workforce. This is an AI avatar system that can voice over any animated document developed by simply typing the text into the system. The system allows you to choose from over…
To support the launch of their 5 Major Risks and Life Saving Rules this contractor have set a dedicated educational and learning area at the project. This is a physical demonstration of the 5 major risks that have been effecting the whole global civil engineering industry. The facility immerses personnel into their hazards with physical exhibits including overturned plant from…
In addition to their mandatory site induction, this contractor has devised a project-specific internal safety storyboard to reinforce key messages to the workforce and visitors. The Safety board catered for all learner types and was an important way to ensure that the people working on the project understood the attitudes and behaviours expected when working on one of the sites….