Robertson

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Monkey Tower Scaffold

Published 4 April 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesControlled access Controls Inspection and assurance

On this project, works at height had to be carried above existing lab benching. To carry this work out safely a Monkey Tower was used to cantilever over the benching. Using the Monkey Tower allowed access over desks and could be used without disturbing computers or other equipment that was in place. This helped to reduce any disruption to the...

CASE STUDY: Robertson – Mandatory Drugs and Alcohol Testing

Published 10 January 2024 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesAccess to health practitioners and counselling services Health risk assessments and monitoring Induction and training Random substance testing Substance dependence cessation

The construction sector has encountered many challenges in relation to recreational drug use, which has become more prevalent since the pandemic and is impacting health and wellbeing across wider society. Robertson Group have developed a video which highlights what they have done to improve Drugs and Alcohol testing on their sites and the support they need to tackle this major...

Construction Academy for Prison Residents

Published 10 October 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesDocumented activities and targets for community engagement Engage with community facilities Promoting construction as a career choice

A Construction Academy has been set up within a prison whereby the contractor in partnership with the local College to teach, monitor and assess upon completion various trades, building a small house with 6 custodial residents over a 12 week period. The aim of this initiative is to: Roll out a continued program 3-4 times a year Provide people in...

Digger Simulation for College Students

Published 10 March 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean

CategoriesColleges and universities Community engagement

The project team hosted a site visit for the T Level construction students at City of Liverpool College. They took them through the scope of the project and progress so far, explaining the programming, challenges faced and the various construction element of the build. At the end of the visit, each student spent 10 minutes on a digger simulation, where...

Breast Feeding Friendly Site

Published 25 October 2021 | No comments
Written by Shannon Dawe

CategoriesSuitable/accessible separate facilities

On this site they have pregnant women or mothers present, therefore they have recognised a private space was needed to pump in private to keep up their supply therefore they dedicated a private nursing room for use by the project team and visitors, with a range of appropriate facilities as a minimum standard. The facilities provided include a comfy chair,...

Home Schooling Pack Donation

Published 29 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Malcolm Thomson

CategoriesSchools and nurseries

In collaboration with their M&E Contractor on the project, this contractor has pulled together 60 home schooling packs which have been donated to the local academy school. These packs are vital for the most vulnerable children in the school, which will help them continue to learn whilst at home. The project team are looking at further ways to support the...

Carbon Offsetting for Individuals

Published 29 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Aimee Nicol

CategoriesCarbon offsetting Carbon reduction Education

Whilst delivering a virtual work experience programme with 24 young people, the contractor asked them to calculate their carbon footprint as part of a sustainability exercise in the course. In this task those on work experience calculated their carbon footprint from their daily total food emissions and their carbon footprint to find their total annual carbon footprint. The contractor is...

3D Mask Inserts

Published 29 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Aimee Nicol

CategoriesPPE

There were issues brought up at the contractors health and safety meeting around some operatives not wearing face masks because they find wearing masks uncomfortable. The site team created a solution to this which is a 3D insert that helps breathing for those with health condition such as Ashtma. The inserts also help for those with hearing issues as people...

Sheet Retention System

Published 16 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Aimee Nicol

CategoriesFalling objects

Over the years there have been many incidents where material sheeting stacked on edge have toppled and caused injury to operatives. The most effective way to store materials is to lay them flat but there are instances where the lack of space will not allow this. This project has this issue in some areas and the site team have come...

Body Cam Safety and Quality Activity Recording

Published 16 March 2021 | No comments
Written by Aimee Nicol

CategoriesConsultation on health and safety Near miss Unsafe condition reporting

Operatives that carry out safety and quality critical activities such as excavating near live services, working at height, or installing structural elements for example have been fitted with body cameras to record the works as they progress. This is to help ensure the activities are carried out step by step as planned, helping to ensure the safety of all involved...

Reusable Temporary Sustainable Drainage Systems (SUDS)

Published 26 October 2020 | No comments
Written by Aimee Nicol

CategoriesPrevention of surface water run-off Spill prevention

Reusable temporary sustainable drainage systems (SUDS) are used to ensure the project are not causing any escape of surface water from the perimeter of the site. The materials used, will allow the rings to be lifted out and used on future projects. Therefore, eliminating the requirement to keep on buying new materials. The SUDS area is very discreet and still...

Recycled Circular Briefing Zone Area

Published 26 October 2020 | No comments
Written by Aimee Nicol

CategoriesToolbox talks and daily briefings

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...

The 5 W Construction Challenge

Published 9 March 2020 | No comments
Written by CCS Best Practice Hub Administrator

CategoriesPromoting construction as a career choice Schools and nurseries Support for careers advice

To encourage Secondary School Students to become more actively involved during their Educational Site Tours, Robertson introduced an activity called the 5 W Construction Challenge. It was apparent from previous site tours that some of the students were much more confident that others in asking questions. To resolve this, Robertson wanted to provide an experience that engaged all students and...

23 Tonne Prefabricated Roof

Published 9 March 2020 | No comments
Written by Aimee Nicol

CategoriesOffsite construction Prefabrication

Robertson Homes brought in a 100 tonne crane to lift the prefabricated top back onto one of the historic towers of Great Glen Hall. The tower was one of the features damaged by fire in 2007, but has recently been lovingly rebuilt to its 19th-century glory. One of two being restored, the Western tower was the first to receive its...

Stair Protection

Published 3 February 2020 | No comments
Written by Jade Shahfar

CategoriesNear miss

Robertson Homes staircases come in from the manufacturer fitted with plastic, which could very quickly become a hazard as it can become loose along the edges of the treads. We have worked hard to come up with a long term solution to ensure operatives are prevented from slips, trips and falls, but also protects the stair while works are ongoing....

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