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3D Printed Concrete Ditch Headwalls

Published 11 January 2021 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories Barriers Initiatives Occupational health risks Working methods
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The project team has been looking for an alternative for the construction of ditch headwalls. The usual method is to fill hessian sand bags with concrete and place them by hand. This involves manual handling risks and working on slippery slopes while carrying the bags as well as the challenges of filling them. The site has teamed up with Weber...
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T-Lift Hoists on Tower Cranes

Published 14 December 2020 | No comments
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Categories Access/egress Barriers Initiatives Protected and controlled access Workforce information Working methods
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Tower cranes on site are installed with T-Lift hoists. The hoists form part of the access strategy removing the requirement to climb the crane via ladder. The hoists also form part of the rescue strategy allowing for easier and faster access to the cab. With the multi crane hoists this will allow for a reduction in relief drivers.
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Safety Hatch and Letterbox to Reduce Contact on Site

Published 14 December 2020 | No comments
Written by Charlene Millen
Categories Barriers Medical conditions Occupational health risks Protected and controlled access Working methods
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CategoriesBarriers Medical conditions Occupational health risks Protected and controlled access Working methods
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The project team have been brainstorming ways to implement coronavirus control measures to keep everyone on site safe. Rigorous control measures have been implemented throughout the welfare, one particular initiative to implement the governments ‘Hands, Face, Space’ guidance has been the introduction of a hatch at the entrance of the site office to stop visitors entering the site and introduced...
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Inflatable Manhole Protector Bung

Published 14 December 2020 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories Barriers Initiatives Protected and controlled access
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A simple inflatable bung has been developed, as the first of its kind on this project. The inflatable protection allows an operative to safely install the rising pieces and iron work and also protects the operative whilst working at height. The bung can be inflated and fitted to eliminate the need for working at height. Rather than being used as...
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Fixing for Staircase Balustrade

Published 14 December 2020 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories Falling debris Initiatives Protected and controlled access Working methods
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The project team used innovative design and worked collaboratively with key members of the supply chain when considering how to install the permanent handrail at the same time of the precast stairs and landings into the 12 storey concrete cores. Through the careful planning and management of the design, the solution reduced health and safety risks and whilst providing a...
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Dust Trap for Drilling into Ceilings

Published 14 December 2020 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories Falling debris Injuries Occupational health risks
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CategoriesFalling debris Injuries Occupational health risks
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The site team are utilising a simple but very effective dust catching device for drilling into ceilings. It is recognised that vacuum collection is common place but not always done. The ‘Milwaukee Dust Trap’ is a drilling shroud that catches the dust and stops it getting in the air. As the tools can be bought for £20, they can be issued...
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Bridges to Site to Adhere to Social Distancing Guidelines

Published 10 November 2020 | No comments
Written by Sally Kinchin
Categories Access/egress Footpaths and diversions
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CategoriesAccess/egress Footpaths and diversions
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On this project, the new teaching block is being built in the middle of the current school. The students use a walkway to get around the school, which has the site welfare on one side and on the other side is the site. In order for operatives to get from the welfare area to site, a bridge has been constructed...
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Riser Safe

Published 10 November 2020 | No comments
Written by Sally Kinchin
Categories Barriers Falling debris Working methods
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This project has a fully integrated BIM model and have taken the opportunity to utilise the riser safe system manufactured by Ambar Kelly which provides the following advantages: Ambar Kelly designs, fabricates and supplies engineered ‘chequer-plate’ covers for all Duct Voids through the precast slabs and incorporates precise access holes for service installations to maintain safety and fire security throughout...
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Steel Framing System (SFS) Installation

Published 2 November 2020 | No comments
Written by Larisa Noaca
Categories Falling debris Initiatives Protected and controlled access Working methods
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To eliminate the risks of working at height and provide the efficiency and flexibility required during the installation of the steel framing System (SFS), the site team came up with a simple but adequate solution to keep the podium steady whilst working from it. The podium is braced up to the soffit so it cannot tip over, with two fittings...
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Project Specific Road Safety Booklet

Published 26 October 2020 | No comments
Written by Lucy Shirley
Categories Access/egress Campaigns CLOCS Driver information FORS Roads Traffic management Workforce information
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CategoriesAccess/egress Campaigns CLOCS Driver information FORS Roads Traffic management Workforce information
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As a Principal Contractor CLOCS Champion, Galliford Try is committed to managing work-related road risk and promoting a positive road safety culture. We align with the CLOCS mission: to ensure the safest construction vehicle journey. At our Ashley Road East project in Tottenham Hale, our Galliford Try Construction – London & South East Commercial team devised a 12-page A5 booklet...
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Self Locking Latch on Crane Hook Block

Published 19 October 2020 | No comments
Written by William Smith
Categories Falling debris Initiatives Working methods
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There was an incident on another construction project where the hook lost connection with the chains and the load dropped. We wanted a way that would not only prevent this from happening, but also had an extra facility to stop it from occurring again. We implemented a system that meant the slinger pulls a lever down to unlock which then...
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Tracked Dumper Machine Mounted Winch

Published 30 September 2020 | No comments
Written by Ivan Conway
Categories Roads Vehicle enhancements Working methods
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CategoriesRoads Vehicle enhancements Working methods
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Due to the difficult ground within the Beinn an Tuirc Phase 3 Windfarm, Roadbridge have acquired a tracked dumper mounted winch to carry out cable pulling activities. Due to the terrain that the cable route follows, it would be unsuitable to use a standard trailer mounted winch as 4×4 access is difficult, especially with a trailer. The tracked dumper is...
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Safe System of Work for Window Installation

Published 15 September 2020 | No comments
Written by Larisa Noaca
Categories Barriers Falling debris Initiatives Working methods
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To prevent falls of personnel from height during windows installation, Vertemax edge protection brackets and Combisafe systems have been installed at the outside of the slab edge. Edge protection will be installed by the competent and designated personnel with the use of mast climbers. The installation of the edge protection system must be in place prior to windows installation. The...
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Rubber Safety Matting

Published 22 June 2020 | No comments
Written by Steven Bromfield
Categories Access/egress Footpaths and diversions Initiatives
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CategoriesAccess/egress Footpaths and diversions Initiatives
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During the winter months we found that the yellow matting used to mark walkways was not adequate due to ponding water and possible freezing. As an alternative we sourced rubber matting that was 10mm thick. This allowed the walking surface to be raised above ponding water and created a safe walking route. The matting is anti fatigue and comfortable to...
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An Improvement to Woodpole Construction

Published 12 May 2020 | No comments
Written by Amy Fraser
Categories Falling debris Initiatives Injuries Recording accidents Supply chain engagement Workforce consultation Working methods
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CategoriesFalling debris Initiatives Injuries Recording accidents Supply chain engagement Workforce consultation Working methods
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In December 2019 there was a communication sent across Power T&D with regards to an incident that occurred during works undertaken by another Overhead Line contractor. During the construction of an H-Pole Structure, there was a requirement to lift the top end of the structure with an excavator approximately 200mm to allow bolts associated with the steel work to be...
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Rechargeable Temporary Lighting

Published 15 April 2020 | No comments
Written by Darren Warner
Categories Lighting Working methods
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Whilst waiting for our temporary lighting to be installed we purchased eight portable and rechargeable LED light units with motion sensors were fitted. Each light fitting has four settings which allows different levels of light for different tasks being undertaken. They are small and compact and once fully charged they have a battery life of up to five hours and...
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Roof Level Handrail System

Published 8 April 2020 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories Barriers Falling debris
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The site team has developed a handrail system for the roof level. This utilises half style casts in channels and the permanent handrail uprights are fitted with a temporary connector to provide edge protection during the construction phase but without having to then fit permanent handrails with an exposed edge. The permanent uprights are resized to give protection during earlier...
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QR Code Armband for Works Permit

Published 8 April 2020 | No comments
Written by John Cairns
Categories Barriers Initiatives Protected and controlled access Working methods
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A new Permit to Works QR armband system was created by the project team, and is now being adopted by other sites as a result. Red bands are issued for hot works permits, blue bands for ladder permits and green bands for AWNES/Permits to Break Ground. The coloured armband system makes it easy to identify if a permit has been...
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Experiencing a Cyclist’s Perspective Using a 360 Degree Camera 1 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 51 vote, average: 5.00 out of 5

Published 8 April 2020 | No comments
Written by Michael Barratt MBE
Categories Air quality Camera Cycle safety Driver information Reporting Risk information Roads
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CategoriesAir quality Camera Cycle safety Driver information Reporting Risk information Roads
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The Mayor of London’s Transport Strategy, published in 2018, sets out a vision for a healthier, greener and more prosperous city. The strategy makes clear that a new type of thinking is required to increase active, efficient and sustainable travel to help achieve this vision for London. The strategy uses the ‘Healthy Streets’ approach which makes health and personal experience...
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Passive Speed Monitoring

Published 13 March 2020 | No comments
Written by Ben Powell
Categories CLOCS FORS Roads Speed limits Traffic management Traffic management arrangements Vehicle enhancements
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CategoriesCLOCS FORS Roads Speed limits Traffic management Traffic management arrangements Vehicle enhancements
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The system is a GPS-based electronic monitoring software which monitors through plug-in trackers issued to the driver upon arrival at the project. Issued with drivers’ rules, the monitor is plugged into the vehicle’s 12 volt socket outlet and instantly starts transmitting the position and speed of the vehicle. This means for all the time the vehicle is on the multi-plot...
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Using Signal Timings to Reduce HGV Impacts

Published 2 March 2020 | No comments
Written by Michael Barratt MBE
Categories Public concerns Public diversions Roads Routes Speed limits Timings Traffic management Traffic management arrangements Traffic marshal
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CategoriesPublic concerns Public diversions Roads Routes Speed limits Timings Traffic management Traffic management arrangements Traffic marshal
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Transport for London (TfL), London Borough of Hackney and JRL collaborated to reduce the negative impacts caused by challenging road layouts and the associated lengthy diversions for HGVs. Lorries and vans play a pivotal part in London’s economy and are a necessary part of construction. Since 2010, the movements of goods vehicles have increased by approximately 20%, which is negatively...
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Concrete Pour Exemplar: TfL and Multiplex Collaboration

Published 24 February 2020 | No comments
Written by Michael Barratt MBE
Categories Cooperation Cycle safety Local and special needs Ramps Residents Roads Routes Sensitivity to neighbours Timings Traffic management Traffic management arrangements Unloading Worker fatigue
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CategoriesCooperation Cycle safety Local and special needs Ramps Residents Roads Routes Sensitivity to neighbours Timings Traffic management Traffic management arrangements Unloading Worker fatigue
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This major concrete pour was successfully completed over the weekend of 29th November 2019 with minimal disruption to the network, no reported safety issues and 16 hours ahead of schedule. 533 lorries delivered 4000m3 of concrete non-stop over 31 hours from 7pm on Friday until 2am on Sunday. TfL’s Network Management Team worked meticulously with main contractor Multiplex to: Agree...
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TfL’s Memorandum of Understanding

Published 24 February 2020 | No comments
Written by Michael Barratt MBE
Categories Public diversions Roads Routes Traffic management Traffic management arrangements Unloading
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CategoriesPublic diversions Roads Routes Traffic management Traffic management arrangements Unloading
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London’s roads are becoming busier and more congested. Safety and security of the public are key objectives, and with Vision Zero aspirations (zero killed or seriously injured by 2041), it is vital that any additional traffic does not negatively impact on the public. Poor construction logistics management can result in drivers being sent on loops or to wait long periods...
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Multilingual Safety Information for Drivers

Published 24 February 2020 | No comments
Written by Bruno Tiosso
Categories Driver information Roads Traffic management Traffic marshal
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CategoriesDriver information Roads Traffic management Traffic marshal
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On the Broadway project, there are a large number of deliveries drivers visiting the project on a daily basis, including deliveries coming from across Europe. Some of the drivers coming from Europe are non-English speakers and safety standards can be different too. For those reasons, the project team decided to create a multilingual Safety Information sheet for visiting vehicle drivers...
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Exclusion Zone Warning System

Published 27 January 2020 | No comments
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Categories Barriers Boundary security Protected and controlled access Safety signage Workforce information
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CategoriesBarriers Boundary security Protected and controlled access Safety signage Workforce information
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The BAM Construction, Plant and H&S teams recognised there was an issue around exclusion zones on site. Exclusion zones and restricted zones are commonly used in the construction industry to keep people away from high risk activities including falling objects or moving plant and machinery. Typically, these zones are denoted by pedestrian barriers with statutory signage fixed on the barriers....
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Tarmac Planing

Published 27 January 2020 | No comments
Written by Paul Watkins
Categories Re-use Recycle Reduce Roads Surrounding roads/pavements Sustainable solutions
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CategoriesRe-use Recycle Reduce Roads Surrounding roads/pavements Sustainable solutions
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On this project, the team have used recycled road scalpings to form their site car park. They needed 200 tons of the material, and compared to the material they usually use (granite type 1) their was a cost saving of 33%, and used a more environmentally friendly material and process. Roads are always being planed, and this is a good...
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Incident Notification System

Published 13 January 2020 | No comments
Written by James Butt
Categories Communicate initiatives Identification of near misses Initiatives Recording accidents Roads Working methods
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CategoriesCommunicate initiatives Identification of near misses Initiatives Recording accidents Roads Working methods
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The project team have introduced an Incident Notification System to ensure that all relevant persons are informed of an incident occurring on site in a timely and factual manner. A text message is sent to pre-set distribution groups for each of four classification groups: Level 1 – Serious Incident Level 2 – Significant Incident Level 3 – Minor Incident Level...
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Improving Public Road Safety

Published 6 January 2020 | No comments
Written by Miles Durrant
Categories Roads Surrounding roads/pavements
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The public’s road safety is being improved with the electronic GPS mapping of all salt/ grit bins in Luton by identifying their location, condition and content. This provides live, up-to-date information for the public and allows, when necessary, corrective action to be taken before/during hazardous winter weather. The contracts operatives use a tablet onsite to locate the bin using GPS....
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Vapour Control Layer Pre-Install Application

Published 17 December 2019 | No comments
Written by Sophie Hambling
Categories Falling debris Prefabrication Working methods
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Working at height is always high risk. As the winter months approached at the Midlands Centre for Cyber Security, a unique system was developed to omit the risk completely. Once the CLT roof panels had been delivered on site, the Vapour Control Layer was applied at ground level then craned into position. This therefore meant that the operatives were not...
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All Bright Road Lining

Published 9 December 2019 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories Lighting Roads
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Tarmac have developed ‘all bright’ road lining which incorporates crystals. The purpose of these crystals is to make the road lining clearer for drivers, helping them to follow the markings whilst travelling at night. This road lining is four times brighter and more durable than standard lining which increases safety to road users.
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