Morgan Sindall

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Battery Powered Cut Off Saw

Published 21 January 2019 | No comments
Written by Paul Watkins

CategoriesNoise

We are currently using battery powered cut off saws, rather than petrol cut-off saws. The benefit to the site is that the saw can be used indoors as well as outdoors, due to the lack of emissions. There is no need to store petrol onsite, and the decibels rating is slightly lower than a petrol saw. It is also very...

Bricklaying with School Children

Published 21 January 2019 | No comments
Written by Paul Watkins

CategoriesPromoting construction as a career choice Schools and nurseries

We held a two day course on bricklaying at Attleborough Junior School, which is where we were building an extension and carrying out refurbishment works. The whole school took part, and participated in small groups. They were then presented with a Foundation in Brickwork certificate at the end of their hard work. This will hopefully encourage the next generation of...

Numbered Hi-Viz Jackets

Published 10 January 2019 | No comments
Written by Paul Watkins

CategoriesPPE

On the Lotus Development, we are giving every person onsite (including Management) a unique number to put on their Hi-Viz clothing – we have bought stencils and fabric spray to do this, so the cost is negligible. The names are entered onto a log with corresponding number. This helps us easily identify people on a busy site, and makes it...

Subcontractor Briefing Point

Published 10 January 2019 | No comments
Written by Paul Watkins

CategoriesFirst aid

We decided to have a central point onsite where all supervisors of trades could meet in the morning with the main contractor management to collect permits, add to a dry wipe noticeboard information such as operative numbers, where they are working, what they need, what major deliveries are expected. It also has up to date relevant information like who the...

Aspiration Tree

Published 4 December 2018 | No comments
Written by Paul Watkins

CategoriesCommunity engagement Schools and nurseries

On completion of the new extension to the Queens Hill Primary School, we made a tree out of an original beam from the demolition works which started as the trunk. We then got all the trades involved including scaffold as the branches, a wooden bird box, concrete foundations, brickwork, copper wire for smaller branches, ceiling fixing wire to hold the...

Battery Powered Wacker Plate

Published 23 November 2018 | No comments
Written by Paul Watkins

CategoriesEnergy efficient plant and equipment

The emission free, battery powered AS50 rammer provides protection to both the user and the environment while not compromising on compaction levels. Designed to work in poorly ventilated or sensitive areas, the AS50 is 100% emission free through its L-ion powered battery, which also reduces operating costs by 55% versus gasoline powered machines yet still offers the same performance levels....

Forklift Reversing

Published 31 October 2018 | No comments
Written by Paul Watkins

CategoriesNoise

We have changed the reversing sounder on the forklift to the white noise reversing sound. The white sound emitted is directional and therefore instantly located, enabling pedestrians to work out exactly which vehicle is moving and in which direction, allowing them to move to safety. White sound reversing alarms work effectively at lower decibel ratings containing the noise only in...

Easiplaster

Published 25 October 2018 | No comments
Written by Paul Watkins

CategoriesFirst aid

Easiplaster can be placed directly over the wound and wrapped securely. By adding more layers and pressing together, it will contain severe bleeding. This is particularly suitable for fingers, hands, arms or legs. Benefits of Easiplaster include: Fast, easy application Sticks to itself and not to skin, hair or wounds Easy-tear and tears to size Stretchy and washproof Adhesive-free We...

Concrete Washout

Published 13 September 2018 | No comments
Written by Jane King

CategoriesWater saving measures

The project team at Manchester Metropolitan University Arts and Humanities site worked with a subcontractor to come up with a solution for dealing with concrete wash water. The site is limited on space and it was not possible to obtain a consent to discharge trade effluent. The proposed solution involved a system which allows the reuse of the initial wash water...

Project Plastic Reduction

Published 13 September 2018 | No comments
Written by Jane King

CategoriesReduced use of single use plastics

The site team at the Manchester Metropolitan Arts and Humanities project engaged with the company’s plastic reduction campaign and all committed to a plastic pledge. As a result, several initiatives were introduced on the project including: Every operative at induction is provided with a project branded plastic bottle. The project has switched from purchasing milk in plastic containers to organic...

Public Feedback Board

Published 13 September 2018 | No comments
Written by Jane King

CategoriesCommunity engagement Identify potential impacted communities Maintain comments/complaints record Notice board Response to compliments and concerns

The Manchester Metropolitan Arts and Humanities Project is in the heart of the University Campus meaning there are lots of members of the public and students that interface with the site and our staff. As such, the site implemented a ‘Public Feedback Board’ encouraging feedback on being a good neighbour. Passers by can use a QR code to provide feedback to...

Single Use Plastic Reduction Campaign

Published 24 August 2018 | No comments
Written by Jane King

CategoriesReduced use of single use plastics

To coincide with World Environment Day we decided to focus on single-use plastics used across our projects and offices. World Environment Day is the most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness of global environmental issues. The theme this year was around making everyday changes to reduce the burden of plastic pollution. All of our offices were asked to support and...

Fire Safety Awareness and Extinguisher Training Session

Published 16 April 2018 | No comments
Written by David Boyle

CategoriesEmergency preparedness

We have arranged for an external training provider to visit our project and deliver a Fire Safety Awareness training session. The session was presented to a selection of the site office staff and sub-contractor operatives working on the project. The group were taken through the awareness session in the site office meeting room covering topics such as the physics of...

Glow in the Dark Escape Route Markers

Published 16 April 2018 | No comments
Written by Barney Sparrow

CategoriesEmergency preparedness

We have installed photo luminescent floor mounted discs to compliment the demarcation of escape routes as a safety measure. To further assist in safely guiding people out of the building during a fire or emergency situation we have fixed the floor mounted discs on all our escape routes This initiative has been introduced to improve upon a previous initiative of...

First Aid Response Drill

Published 16 April 2018 | No comments
Written by David Boyle

CategoriesEmergency preparedness First aid

Our drill was devised to assess the response to a significant first aid incident on our project. Only the Project Manager, Safety Advisor, and the two ‘injured’ volunteers knew about the drill. The responding Site Managers were advised of the drill once they arrived at the scene. The scenario was then explained to the Site Managers that one individual had...

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