TOOLBOX TALK TT52 – SECURITY ON SITE
OVERVIEW
This talk will cover: the hazards to unauthorised visitors and ways of preventing unauthorised access.
WHAT THE LAW SAYS
- Under the law, trespassers have the right to expect not to be put at risk if they enter a construction site, particularly children who are less aware of danger.
- On larger sites, the CDM Regulations place a specific duty on the main contractor to ensure unauthorised persons do not gain access to the site.
SOME RISKS TO THE UNWARY
- Children often find that construction sites are exciting places to play – ensure they cannot gain access after normal working hours.
- Power tools, plant and equipment may be too tempting if not disabled or locked away; they could be stolen or cause injury to the inexperienced.
- Hazardous substances which you may be familiar with and use daily may cause serious injury to unauthorised persons; lock them away when not in use.
REMOVING TEMPTATION
- Ensure that an effective system of access control is operated.
- Remove ladders from scaffolds or securely board up the lower rungs to prevent access at the end of each working day.
- Check that the perimeter hoarding or fencing is in tact and is to a standard which does not encourage unauthorised entry.
- Remove keys from view and secure any tools, equipment and materials which might tempt thieves on to the site after normal working hours.
DEALING WITH TRESPASSERS
- Ask suspected trespasses who they wish to see and, if necessary, escort them to site security. If they are genuine visitors, the will not mind being challenged.
- Ensure that trespassing children are escorted off the site immediately.
- Do not put yourself in a position where you could be accused of assault.
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