Lockton Health and Safety Manual

Contractor RAMS (Risk Assessment & Method Statement  The company will ensure that a method statement (a written safe  system of work incorporating the results of any risk assessments  made) for work at height is prepared. This must be followed by all  contractors involved in such work. Where it is not possible to follow  the method statement the following steps shall be taken in this  order:    no further work shall be undertaken    a responsible person shall be informed    in consultation with those affected an alternative procedures  will be outlined and workers will be advised.   Contractors Records   The following information should be documented as part of the  Health & Safety records and requested from contractors when  relevant (i.e. if contractors are having to work at height on Lockton  premises):    Details of inspections of scaffolds    Details of routine inspections of items used for working at  height, e.g.   a) ladders, walkways, crawling boards, etc   b) scaffolding and trestles   c) mobile work platforms   d) barriers, etc.    The details must include dates that defects are discovered and  action taken to correct the defects.    Details of competent person(s) responsible for supervising  erection, altering or dismantling of scaffolds or for inspection of  particular equipment.    Any medical conditions which may prevent or hinder persons  from carrying out activities involved in working at height, such  as visual impairment and loss of hearing.

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