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Ballot Bin Ashtray
At South Quay Plaza, we found that despite having two smoking areas within the site boundary, due to close proximity to coffee shops and supermarkets, a lot of our operatives were smoking outside the site perimeter. This does not create a positive first impression, which we are all very passionate about. In order to tackle this, we have ordered Ballot...
Non-offensive clothing 
The visual representation of operatives is an example of the site and the industry’s image. It is important to maintain a professional and positive image whilst on site, in many cases this means both how a member of the workforce acts and appears. One site ensured this level was maintained through the following example: Natasha, a graduate manager, developed a...
Pocket Ashtrays
Pocket ashtrays are mini-bin pouches to store cigarette butts and chewing gum. There is a no smoking area provided on site, but these pocket ashtrays are made available to the workforce to avoid littering outside site. The benefits of these ashtrays include improved health and safety and housekeeping on-site. It will also help to ensure a positive impression of site...
Providing adequate facilities for smokers
Creating a positive impression of your site is important as you do not get a second chance to create a good first impression on passers-by. Providing adequate facilities for smokers and also offering help and encouragement on how to quit smoking, can make operatives feel supported and cared for. Sites have tackled the negative appearance associated with workforce smoking by implementing the following:...
Making sure operatives present a professional image when leaving site
It is important that your site and workforce presents a professional image of both your company and the industry as a whole. It is therefore essential that operatives’ appearance on and around site is appropriate, to project an image of professionalism. Many sites introduce initiatives to ensure that their workforce appears clean and well-presented both on and off site. Below...
Preventing cigarette litter around site
The appearance of your site should be constantly maintained at a high standard. Constructors should always strive to provide an excellent first impression by maintaining a clean and tidy site, as this reinforces the considerate nature of the construction industry. Litter around site negatively impacts the appearance of your site to the local community. Below is an example of a simple method that...
Safety boot drawer
Welfare facilities should be provided, which will encourage workers to maintain a clean and tidy site. A clean site office is important, both internally, for our day to day jobs and also externally, for our clients, subcontractors, residents and local authorities, when they visit our site offices. Despite the boot wash displayed at the entrance, safety boots are often dirty...
Maintaining a good exterior by considering the appearance of smoking
The appearance of your site is vital to providing the community with a good first impression as well as demonstrating that you are a caring, considerate constructor. Site managers should take pride in both the external and internal appearance of their site. Measures should be implemented to establish and maintain an excellent appearance. Careful consideration also needs to be given to...
YellowJacket system
The YellowJacket health and safety online system is a tool developed by Mace and now owned by BRE, that can be operated from your desktop or on your tablet/phone, helping a construction site to manage quality, environmental, health and safety performance. This system enables a better management of health and safety performance on site by ensuring all your data is in one...
Issues around smoking
Healthy lifestyle advice is becoming more and more important on construction sites. This can include specialist advice and support regarding dietary issues, drugs or alcohol abuse and smoking. Sites could encourage workers to stop smoking and lead a healthier lifestyle. If workers do not want to quit smoking, a sheltered, secluded area can be created to ensure that smokers have a...
