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New Process for Managing Delivery Tickets

Published 18 November 2020 | No comments
Written by Paul Moran
Categories Driver information Initiatives Occupational health risks Traffic marshal Working methods
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The project team were concerned with pen and paperwork sharing with the spread of coronavirus, so they generated a new system to protect all individuals on site. Before the threat of coronavirus, all delivery and collection tickets had to be checked, signed and then handed over to the site administrator to scan and process them. With up to 100 vehicle...
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Cyclist and Motorist Advanced Warning at Side Road Crossings

Published 18 November 2020 | No comments
Written by Richard Hughes
Categories CLOCS Cycle safety Driver information Initiatives
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As part of the Stoneferry corridor works in Hull, Colas UKP, Clearview Intelligence and Hull CC have developed a visual advanced warning system to advise motorists of passing cyclists prior to entering side road junctions. The system utilises a combination of DfT amber/red IRS2 road studs in ‘strings’ coupled with active cycle detector cabinets and Lidar detectors set some 40m...
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Recycled Circular Briefing Zone Area

Published 26 October 2020 | No comments
Written by Aimee Nicol
Categories Communicate initiatives Daily briefing Supply chain engagement Workforce information
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CategoriesCommunicate initiatives Daily briefing Supply chain engagement Workforce information
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A site needs good communication and visual aids to ensure the correct message is delivered to protect the workforce and deliver a key message daily. During the construction process there is always issues with getting the correct message and communication across to the workforce. On this project they have recognised from an early stage that this is one of the...
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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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Digital Site Register

Published 19 October 2020 | No comments
Written by Nicholas Sayer
Categories Access/egress Protected and controlled access Visitor information Workforce information
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On their projects Davis Construction use a digital site register called SINE Pro. Before workers or visitors come to site they are asked to download the SINE Pro app to their personal mobile device (at no cost) which enables them to sign in and out of site, removing the need for any shared touchscreens or indeed pens. Those signing in...
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Ensuring Operatives Read Daily Hazard Board

Published 12 October 2020 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories Communicate initiatives Controls Hazard board Risk information Workforce information
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CategoriesCommunicate initiatives Controls Hazard board Risk information Workforce information
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Operatives are required to confirm that they have read the daily hazard board before going onto site, if not they are denied access. This system been developed to incorporate a check to ensure that the operatives are actually reading the daily hazard board. This has been achieved by linking the fingerprint recognition system to the field view system and incorporating...
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CLOCS Works Campaign

Published 12 October 2020 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories CLOCS Cycle safety Driver information
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CategoriesCLOCS Cycle safety Driver information
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CLOCS is a national Standard for ensuring the safest construction vehicle journeys. Over 350 UK construction companies and organisations have already signed up to CLOCS which helps to save lives. Many more people can be saved if CLOCS is adopted by every UK local authority. The CLOCS Works campaign urges UK local authorities and metro city mayors to commit to...
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Road User Collaboration

Published 15 September 2020 | No comments
Written by Laura Carter
Categories Cycle safety Driver information Initiatives Vehicle enhancements
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CategoriesCycle safety Driver information Initiatives Vehicle enhancements
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The project team recently had a member of the community, a London cyclist that travels past the Hackney site on a regular basis, travel in one of their HGV’s around London and the surrounding areas to show how they help to keep other road users safe. The cyclist commented: “This morning I have had the experience of sitting in the...
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Using Audible Signage to Share Site Safety Information

Published 7 September 2020 | No comments
Written by Bradley Lowes
Categories Communicate initiatives Daily briefing Initiatives Workforce information
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Willmott Dixon have engaged with a local SME within 100m of the project to introduce static audible signage which, when activated by PIR sensor alert passers by of the site entrance, and the potential for moving vehicles within this zone. The alert is strategically placed before the entrance to ensure there is enough time for vulnerable road users and pedestrians...
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QR Code Signing In System

Published 7 September 2020 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories Access/egress Protected and controlled access Visitor information
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CategoriesAccess/egress Protected and controlled access Visitor information
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The site is trialling a new sign in system using a QR code linked to a website. This is a company developed system and as such enables the company to collect specific data. The message on the QR code poster can be customised and the system has scope to deliver key health and safety information when the user signs in....
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Holo Builder Camera Used so Remote Workers can View Site Progress 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 7 September 2020 | One comment
Written by Steven Bromfield
Categories Daily briefing Initiatives Inspections Reporting Working methods
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CategoriesDaily briefing Initiatives Inspections Reporting Working methods
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With coronavirus changing the way many people work we needed to be able to allow people working remotely the ability to have visibility of site progress. We are using a 360 camera that captures progress at designated points across the site on a weekly basis. The images are uploaded on to a web site where the whole site team can...
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Site Specific Video for Delivery Drivers

Published 3 August 2020 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories Access/egress Driver information Initiatives Protected and controlled access
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CategoriesAccess/egress Driver information Initiatives Protected and controlled access
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The company has introduced a site specific video attached to the delivery booking confirmation so that drivers know what to expect on arrival at site. The video provides drivers with footage of the approach to site so they can easily identify the gate and be aware of restrictions prior to arrival. It will take them through what to expect once...
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Digital Model of Weekend Works

Published 3 August 2020 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories Advance notice of disruptive works Daily briefing Emergency procedures First Aid Sensitivity to neighbours Updates
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CategoriesAdvance notice of disruptive works Daily briefing Emergency procedures First Aid Sensitivity to neighbours Updates
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A digital model is produced each Friday to show what weekend works are being carried out and who will be supervising them. This provides good visual representation to the weekend duty manager as well as providing key details such as first aiders and supervisor’s contact details. This also gets issued to the neighbouring businesses in case they have any issues...
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CLOCS Vox Driver App

Published 29 July 2020 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories CLOCS Cycle safety Driver information
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CategoriesCLOCS Cycle safety Driver information
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CLOCS Vox has been developed in response to numerous fleet operator complaints that ground conditions and gate teams on too many sites unknowingly hindered their drivers from safely and efficiently servicing the sites. Without credible data, such anecdotal complaints remained unanswered and unstructured. CLOCS Vox captures and collates anonymous driver feedback in real-time to inform sites on the following areas:...
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CLOCS Gate Checks during the Coronavirus Pandemic

Published 29 July 2020 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories Access/egress CLOCS Cycle safety Driver information Working methods
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How deliveries are accepted onto site has changed since the outbreak of coronavirus. CLOCS spoke to two of their CLOCS Champions – a Principal Contractor and a Fleet Operator – about how this issue is being tackled at the Gate. These examples can be replicated on many sites to ensure you are keeping the workforce safe during the coronavirus pandemic....
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Virtual Inspections

Published 22 June 2020 | No comments
Written by Nalise Hahn
Categories Communicate initiatives Daily briefing Initiatives Workforce information Working methods
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With the current coronavirus situation affecting site attendance, 40 Leadenhall has had to adapt to carry out essential tasks such as inspections which require sign off. We have undertaken live virtual pile inspections on MS Teams with our Structural Engineers and the City of London Building Inspectors who are unable be to there in person. The Construction Managers have been...
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Safer Unloading Onsite with Custom Built Portable Steps

Published 18 May 2020 | No comments
Written by Emily Bailey
Categories Access/egress Driver information Initiatives Working methods
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TCi furniture WORKS plans, supplies and installs office and welfare furniture for construction site accommodation. Inherent in our operation is the specialist planning of logistics to ensure deliveries meet strict timings whilst upholding exceptional levels of safety as required and expected by our clients and staff. Site teams are too often confronted with the need to unload components and materials...
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Cabbed Dumpers

Published 27 April 2020 | No comments
Written by Jasvir Sandhu
Categories Driver information Vehicle enhancements Working methods
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CategoriesDriver information Vehicle enhancements Working methods
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The use of cabbed dumpers on this project has given the operators a better working environment due to being able to work in a dry air-conditioned cab rather than an open air seat as previously. Also, several of the cabbed dumpers that are used can be driven by the operator in the direction that he is facing by rotating the...
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Fox40 Handheld Electronic Whistles

Published 27 April 2020 | No comments
Written by Tatiana Meakin
Categories Controls Driver information Emergency procedures Initiatives Working methods
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CategoriesControls Driver information Emergency procedures Initiatives Working methods
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This project like any other multi-crane project have crane loads traversing through the air all day. These loads on occasion will traverse over site personnel, this is a common occurrence in daily multi crane-lifting operations plus the radius path is not always accessible or blind to the slinger/signallers. Consideration to the load path is always considered by crane operators in...
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Point of Work Risk Assessment and Daily Brief (COVID-19)

Published 20 April 2020 | No comments
Written by Claire Kirby-Smith
Categories Daily briefing Healthy lifestyle advice Medical conditions Occupational health risks Working methods
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CategoriesDaily briefing Healthy lifestyle advice Medical conditions Occupational health risks Working methods
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After the issue of the CLC guidance on the 23rd March 2020, McDermott’s decided to introduce a daily brief to be completed on all sites each morning. This is to ensure that operatives that are continuing to work during the pandemic are reminded daily of the current social distancing and good hygiene practice guidance issued by the government. This has...
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Considering Alternative Cycle Routes During Works

Published 20 April 2020 | No comments
Written by Michael Barratt MBE
Categories Access/egress Cycle safety Driver information Initiatives
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CategoriesAccess/egress Cycle safety Driver information Initiatives
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Cycling is a fundamental element towards attaining a healthier lifestyle and benefits from the negative pollution normally associated with motor vehicles. However, there are numerous barriers to cycling especially during roadworks. For many people, lack of confidence and feelings of vulnerability are common reasons for not cycling. To encourage more cycling, Transport for London (TfL) is constructing more cycle networks....
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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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Audio Signs to Communicate Safety Messages to the Workforce and the Community

Published 8 April 2020 | No comments
Written by Clair Dolan
Categories Safety signage Visual/hearing impaired
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CategoriesSafety signage Visual/hearing impaired
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The project team have been in discussions with a local SME, Audio Signs where the Director introduced them to the concept of ‘Talking signs’. The project team immediately saw the benefit and wanted to introduce this into the site to improve efficiencies where possible. Audio signs are interactive ‘talking’ signs which use visual information and sound to deliver key messages...
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Automatic Plant Safety System

Published 13 March 2020 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories Access/egress Driver information Protected and controlled access Vehicle enhancements Working methods
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The site team has developed and introduced a system to prevent people from being harmed by the site plant. If someone enters within a certain area, an alarm fitted within the plant activates. This alerts the driver that it may not be safe to resume working as someone is within their vicinity. There is a further zone labelled the ‘Red...
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Ice Warning Signs

Published 9 March 2020 | No comments
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Categories Driver information Risk information Safety signage Workforce information
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CategoriesDriver information Risk information Safety signage Workforce information
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The project team have procured Ice Guardian temperature measurement and warning signs for use on their site. These signs display a prominent snowflake symbol and flash with LEDs when the temperature drops below 3 degrees Celsius. This indicates to those working on site that there is an increased risk of ice forming. Such a warning allows those on site to...
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FREDIE Notice Board

Published 9 March 2020 | No comments
Written by Owen Winters
Categories Diversity Equality Healthy lifestyle advice Inclusion Language differences Mental health Notice board Posters Stress
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CategoriesDiversity Equality Healthy lifestyle advice Inclusion Language differences Mental health Notice board Posters Stress
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As part of being accredited as Leaders in Diversity, we have set up a notice board on site to promote the values of FREDIE: Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement. A FREDIE calendar highlights events throughout the year, such as Mental Health Awareness Week, Black History Month, Pride and Time to Talk Day. There is also a Wellbeing Calendar...
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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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Drama Based Back To Work Briefing

Published 20 January 2020 | No comments
Written by James Morfitt
Categories Attitudes Communicate initiatives Language differences Management Risk information Site specific induction Training Workforce information
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CategoriesAttitudes Communicate initiatives Language differences Management Risk information Site specific induction Training Workforce information
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Wembley Park decided to start 2020 by doing things differently. Instead of the typical back-to-work safety briefing – usually in the format of a toolbox talk or Powerpoint presentation – Project Director Allen Westgate decided to call on the drama-based training team, Dramanon, which involves professional actors. Several 40-minute sessions were held over two days, in both English and Romanian....
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Walkie-Talkie Contact Boxes

Published 13 January 2020 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories Driver information Initiatives Safety plan updated Workforce information Working methods
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Following concerns raised about the tight site constraints, the site team has introduced “Walkie Talkie Boxes” – in which portable radios are kept at particularly tight points on site (e.g. crossing points) to enable site personnel to communicate directly with the machine operators and banksman. All radios are taken in for security and charging each night and returned to the...
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Using What3Words for Site Navigation

Published 13 January 2020 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator
Categories Driver information Emergency procedures Initiatives Site security Workforce information
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Clear directions to very specific locations across large construction sites can be challenging, particularly in emergency situations. The GBHP 17,000 square metre Royal Victoria Hospital Maternity construction project, located within a large hospital complex, is the first site in Northern Ireland to introduce the What3Words app as a means to improving communications and emergency responses to and across the whole construction project....
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