Anthony Keenan just completed a short ‘Coronavirus Awareness’ CPD Course. Keenan CDM is striving to gain as much training and knowledge as possible to provide an informed service to Clients and Contractors during these difficult times.
Month: May 2020
Coronavirus/Covid-19: Latest Construction Guidance @ 13th May (Updated 15th May)
COVID-19 / CORONAVIRUS
Latest Construction Guidance
CITB Coronavirus (COVID-19) communication updates pages
With link and page extract below, noting that the checklists aren’t available until tomorrow are now available (15th May).
www.citb.co.uk/urgent-messages/
COVID-19 site safety checklists and forms (Updated 15th May)
During the pandemic it is essential that the workforce is protected to minimise the risk of infection on construction sites.
We have worked hard with CLC and others to produce a comprehensive range of checklists and forms are available to download. We are trying to help employers by providing this information. It will ensure that those who are permitted and able to return to work have a clear understanding of how they can apply the CLC’s COVID-19 Site operating procedures guidance (Version 3) in practice. Guidance on issues such as close working, cleaning and what employees should do if they become unwell will be included.
The checklist and forms will have four parts:
CC01: COVID-19 – Site operating procedures compliance checklist: An interactive checklist to ensure compliance with current guidance on protecting your workforce on site during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Download: CC01 COVID-19 – Site operating procedures compliance checklist (PDF file, 2.7MB)
CC02: COVID-19 – Health, safety and environmental risk assessment template: A guide offering example control measures for those required to undertake risk assessment of the workplace and specific activities on site. An interactive risk assessment template is also included in order to facilitate this process.
Download: CC02 COVID-19 – Health safety and environment risk assessment template (PDF file, 2.1MB)
CC03: COVID-19 – A toolbox talk for construction workers: Designed to be delivered to construction workers by their manager or supervisor. Good communication is essential for health and safety management on construction sites. It is vitally important that contractors, managers and supervisors engage and consult with workers, as it is an effective way of identifying hazards and controlling risks.
Download: CC03: COVID-19 – A toolbox talk for construction workers (PDF file, 325KB)
CC04: COVID-19 – Weekly site operating procedures checklist: An interactive checklist, designed to ensure ongoing compliance with both established and additional procedures.
Download: CC04: COVID-19 – Weekly site operating procedures checklist (PDF file, 1.8MB)
CITB Additional resources
We (CITB) have also released our complete library of 98 interactive checklists and forms from our GE700 Construction Site Safety publication for free download. The comprehensive range of checklists and forms are designed to help with the day-to-day management of construction sites.
Link: GE700 – Checklists and forms
Contractor’s COVID-19 Construction site Health & Safety Video
Detailing measures taken, rules, etc and prepared using CLC Site Operating Procedures guidance.
Another Contractor’s COVID-19 Construction site Health & Safety Video
Again detailing measures to be taken, rules, etc.
UK Government Guidance Document for Construction and other outdoor work (11 May 2020)
“Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19) in construction and other outdoor work”
Direct Download
Coronavirus/Covid-19: Still Open for Business
KEENAN CDM – OPEN FOR BUSINESS
With the Coronavirus/Covid-19 situation ongoing and the lockdown continuing, I would like to remind all clients and potential clients that Keenan CDM remain open for business throughout this pandemic.
During the lockdown all in-house office work is continuing as normal, on both existing and new projects, with actions being carried out, deadlines being met and CDM consultant services continuing on all projects.
Video conferencing, as well as the usual email and telephone contact is being utilised to ensure effective communications are maintained on both individual and project team basis.
If you have any CDM service requirements or questions during this time, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Regards,
Anthony Keenan
Coronavirus/Covid-19: Latest Construction Guidance @ 3rd May
COVID-19 / CORONAVIRUS
Latest Construction Guidance
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): Construction Sector Guidance
www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-construction-sector-guidance/pages/overview/
COVID19 UK CLC Site Operating Procedures V3 (Dated 14 APR 2020)
The construction Leadership Forum (CLC) official Site Operating Procedures (SOP) for construction sites which remain operational during the Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic and need to ensure they are protecting their workforce and minimising the risk of spread of infection. This appears to be the main guidance being followed at present by operational sites in preparing their site processes and procedures.
www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/news/site-operating-procedures-version-3-published/
COVID19 SCOTLAND CS Site Operating Guidance – V1 (Dated 06 APR 2020)
The Construction Scotland version of the CLC doc above – based on the CLC doc and content similar.
www.cs-ic.org/library/working-on-site-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-construction-guidance
HSE – Coronavirus (COVID-19): latest information and advice
www.hse.gov.uk/news/coronavirus.htm
BARBOUR Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Covid-19 News
www.barbour-ehs.com/covid-19-news
The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum
Information available on this website from the CICV which states the aim of bringing together the main construction trade and professional bodies to gather intelligence, share advice and speak directly with the Scottish Government on issues affecting members in the current crisis.
www.cicvforum.co.uk
PINSET MASONS Legal Update (Dated 24 April 2020)
Coronavirus: Construction Worker Distancing Review Call in Scotland
New powers provided to Police Scotland under the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 should prompt construction companies to review on-site practices and consider how they can implement physical distancing of workers. www.pinsentmasons.com/out-law/analysis/coronavirus-construction-worker-distancing-scotland
The information above is certainly not exhaustive and may be superseded in the near future but hopefully provides some useful current advice as of today’s date.