At tsg we are responsible contractors and we have risk assessments and method statements in place for all activities we expect to carry out on site.
In addition, we carry out a further field risk assessment upon our arrival at each site, which will take into account site specific hazards identified by us (all our operatives are trained in hazard identification and risk assessment), or highlighted to us by the person in charge of the site. Appropriate control measures are then actioned.
It is our policy not to commence works unless the residual risk is low. This field risk assessment is recorded and is held by the Project Engineer for inspection by the person in charge on site.
Card Schemes in the Construction Industry
Card schemes are in wide use within the construction industry. They allow personnel to prove their occupational competence, i.e. that they can do their job, and do it safely. This in turn helps the construction industry to improve quality and reduce accidents.
The JIB Electrotechnical Certification (JIB) is one such scheme providing certification for electrical contractors in the construction industry.All tsg installation engineers are JIB-ECS ‘related discipline’ registered. JIB/ECS cards are issued in accordance with the CSCS affiliation agreement.
First Aid Training:
All our tsg installation and service engineers have received HSE-approved First Aid for the Appointed Person training (1 day). This enables them to:
- Manage a first aid incident effectively
- Administer basic life saving skills
- Understand the role and responsibilities of an appointed person in small to medium size organisations
- Support fully trained first aiders in larger organisations
PASMA Training:
All tsg engineers are PASMA certified. Formed in 1974, the Prefabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association’s original objectives were to promote the safe use of alloy access towers and to promote the interests of its members to the regulatory and standards authorities.
In the early 1980s, the Association devised its PASMA Training Course for users of alloy towers, now universally acknowledged as the industry standard. The PASMA Code of Practice has come to be the definitive access tower reference document and has been completely updated to incorporate the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
IPAF:
All tsg engineers have passed the one day PASMA MEWP (Category 1a static vertical) operator training course and hold PAL (Powered Access Licence) cards.
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) promotes the safe and effective use of powered access worldwide. The IPAF training programme was developed by leading industry professionals. Training is provided by approved training centres which are regularly audited by IPAF. Successful trainees receive a PAL Card (Powered Access Licence), a safety guide, a log book and a certificate.
The Ladder Association:
The ladder is a tried and trusted piece of workplace equipment – it is estimated that some two million are in daily use throughout the UK. The Ladder Association, formerly the British Ladder Manufacturers' Association (BLMA), aims to set a new agenda for the ladder industry in the UK. The Ladder Association is the voice of the industry and its message is clear and precisely the same as the HSE….. Ladders are not banned in the workplace, so if it's right to use a ladder, use the right ladder and use it safely.
The Ladder Association operates a national training scheme for users, supervisors and managers wanting to equip themselves with the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to use ladders legally and safely, and addresses all the issues raised by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and, more recently, the Work at Height Regulations 2005.