Berkeley Homes

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My Lightning Tracker App

Published 7 March 2025 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCoaching for unsafe actions Controls Emergency preparedness Inspection and assurance Sharing of safety alerts

The My Lightning Tracker app is used for monitoring lightning strikes all around the world in close to real-time, providing notifications whenever strikes are detected in the area. In construction when challenging weather conditions are mentioned, there is typically a focus on heavy rain and strong winds impacting lifting operations. The potential dangers of lightning strikes are often overlooked. The...

Clean Air Spray to Improve Air Quality

Published 19 September 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesInvestigation for environmental events Protect the local environment Specialist input

The project team has partnered with Clean Air licensees and graphics specialist, Iconic Display, to undertake a year long trial of the Resysten’s ‘Clean Air’ anti-pollution coating. The spray applied coating has been applied to a series of printed mesh banners and hoarding at the site entrance with air measurement technology also deployed to assess the breakdown level of harmful...

Handheld Anemometers

Published 3 June 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControls Positive leadership and risk ownership Positive reinforcement for good safety practices Sharing of safety alerts

This contractor has equipped site personnel with handheld anemometers to monitor wind conditions for construction sites. This approach enhances safety by ensuring that activities are halted during high winds, minimising the risk of accidents such as falling objects or unstable structures. The use of handheld devices provides real-time and accurate wind readings on-site, enabling proactive decision-making to protect workers and...

Out Of Hours Energy Consumption Alarms

Published 4 April 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Monitoring and recording of resource usage

This contractor is tackling operational carbon through the utilisation of an energy monitoring system. This has a series of meters across the project office and site, electric supply and consumption can be monitored on an hourly basis. The biggest focus is on tackling out of hours consumption, with this system they are able to set email alarms which notify of...

Battery Operated Rebar Cutter

Published 4 April 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment

This contractor have purchased a battery operated rebar cutter that eliminates the use of a petrol powered saw. By using this item it eliminates any hot works, when using a petrol saw it produces fumes and requires storage of flammables and any vibration associated hazards. There are also significant health and safety benefits for operatives on sites using this tool....

Hydrogen Powered Excavator

Published 29 January 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCarbon reduction Conserve of energy Energy efficient plant and equipment Green/renewable energy

The project team team have investigated and implemented the use of hydrogen powered plant, specifically JCB’s new hydrogen combustion forklifts. Hydrogen is zero carbon at point of consumption, meaning it will dramatically reduce site based emissions that normally come from diesel. This will enable sites to dispense with diesel or electric powered forklifts which emit high carbon emissions.

Hydraulic Manhole Lifter

Published 17 January 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCoaching for unsafe actions Controls Positive reinforcement for good safety practices

A contractor recently performed telecom remedial works to a manhole on the project. Typically, operatives would use a manual cast-iron manhole key, which poses a high risk of injury, especially back and arm injuries. Instead they utilised a hydraulic manhole lifter, a robust steel device capable of lifting up to 2 tons on nylon wheels. This initiative eliminates manual handling,...

Glassboy Floor Crane

Published 17 January 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesCoaching for unsafe actions Controls Positive reinforcement for good safety practices

The specialist facade contractor are now in the remedial stage of construction, all elements and balconies have been installed, and now they are making repairs. Some of the glass has to be replaced, this can be a challenging task to carry out as the panels are extremely heavy. The contractor have decided to use a ‘Glassboy’ floor crane which connects...

Concrete Placing Boom

Published 17 January 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControls Health risk assessments and monitoring Positive reinforcement for good safety practices

For the superstructure construction, the frame contractor opted for a Spider placing boom to pour concrete. This choice enhances safety by reducing manual handling, as the boom is operated with a wireless controller, minimising the risk of slips and falls due to fewer pipes along the rebar, creating a clear walkway. Moreover, it also brings cost benefits by reducing labour...

Permanent Solar Panels used to Power Temporary Site Office

Published 7 December 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of energy Conserve of resources Green/renewable energy

The office of this project has now been connected to the permanent solar panels on the roof of the block that facilitates the temporary office. This is the first instance for this company where the permanent installation of solar panels was accelerated in order to supply a temporary office and as a result, they are able to predominantly run off...

Noise Control for Hoist Operators

Published 6 November 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesInspection and corrective action Noise

Hoist operators are subject to high levels of mechanical and plant noise on site throughout the day. Following guidelines this contractor has implemented noise dampening methods on their site using inexpensive materials readily available on site. To reduce the clanging of chains they have introduced a robust tape wrap, they have also utilised expansion foam used in brickwork joints for...

Temporary Fire Doors

Published 1 August 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesConserve of resources Controls

Metal temporary fire doors are specialised doors made of durable steel. They provide fire protection, containing smoke and flames during emergencies. These doors have a specific fire rating (E60) which means they can withstand containing a fire for up to 60 minutes. They are low maintenance, reusable and over a long period of time will become cost effective. They also...

Minimising Impact on Local Wildlife

Published 7 September 2022 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesBiofuels Defined plan to protect and enhance the natural environment

On this project they have invested and continue to invest in the green spaces and wildlife areas in their development. Every roof is finished with a green or brown roof, along with logs piles and other habitats promoting wildlife. In 2020 the project won the prestigious Sir David Attenborough award for its commitment to enhancing biodiversity. Systems are in place...

Tower Crane Torquer

Published 11 August 2022 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControls Positive reinforcement for good safety practices

The torquer is a lifting accessory, which allows the user to control suspended loads and the orientation of the load in mid-air in order to lift and land in tight spaces without clashing with other objects and structures. This accessory is one of only two in the country, which if implemented more widely will reduce the risk of lifts clashing...

Tool Tethering Learning Hub

Published 12 July 2021 | No comments
Written by Jordan Perrin

CategoriesControls and expected behaviours Falling objects

On this project they have come up with the idea of a Tool Tethering Learning Hub to help their operatives with understanding the importance of tool tethering to prevent injuries and near misses from occurring. Something they we stand by is ‘Nothing touches the floor’. This is very important as the site is a high rise frame with many of...

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