There is generally a lot of work that has to be done on time for Christmas, with pressure to get jobs finished before the break.
Whatever the situation, work has to be well-planned so safety is a priority.
There's not much difference between the incident that kills and the one from which people walk away saying, ‘that was close’.
Only this month, a man received dreadful burns when working on an advertising board, and another lost a finger and had two others badly cut while using a power saw.
It’s a busy time for everyone, but now is the time to ensure safe systems are in place for all your workers – new or old, experienced and beginners.
Getting on top of training and supervision issues, making sure shortcuts aren’t encouraged or taken, is important, so is making sure people have the right equipment to do their job safely.
Planning the work, letting someone know where you are and having some means of communication in case something happens could save your life.
Remember:
• plan your work and ensure workers are properly trained and supervised
• apply all safety measures, particularly if you’re working at height
• if you’re not sure, ask your Health and Safety representative
• understand the equipment you’re using and use it correctly – particularly if it has been hired and you are unfamiliar with it. Companies hiring equipment are required to provide training or instructions
• if you are working on your own, keep your phone on you in case you need to call for help
• make sure someone knows where you are and when you’ll be home.
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