Action: Encourage the cessation of the use of Foundation Blocks.
By whom :
CEF to ask members to stop specifying.
QPA to approach suppliers.
HSENI to check application of Risk Asssessment where Foundation Blocks found in use.
When: October 2006
2.0 Kerb-laying
Action: To introduce mechanical handling of kerbs
By whom :
Construction Industry Group will encourage industry to commit to HSE guidance on the use of mechanical kerb handling.
Road Service to specify the use of mechanical handling of kerbs in contract documents
HSENI to enforce the guidance as from 2 nd October 2006.
When: October 2006
3.0 Welfare Facilities
Action :
to ensure adequate Welfare Facilities are provided on all sites
By whom :
The construction industry to be encouraged by CEF.
HSENI to use enforcement powers to achieve compliance.
When : Sept. 2006
4.0 Health Section in Site Induction Training
Action: Include a Section on health in Site Induction Training
By whom :
Principle contractors / Suppliers to include a section on health as part of induction training. Building a Healthy Workplace Group to produce a health induction presentation
When: November 2006
5.0 Health section to be included in CSR Card Training
Action :
CSR to have a specific element on health issues.
By whom: To be taken to Joint Council (CEF)
When: approach by Sept 2006
6.0 Conference on Health
Action: Conference on health in construction to be run in two locations
By whom: Building a Healthier Workplace Group in conjunction with NISG / NICON
(David Wallace/ Nicola Ward to scope and prepare a draft program by Oct' 06) - Principal Contractors to use influence to ensure attendance by Sub-contractors.
When: Spring 2007
7.0 Use of Health Champions in Large Projects (over £10 million)
Action: Develop a role for a health champion in projects over £10 million
By whom: John Boyd & Jim Leitch to develop role and responsibilities of health champion and report back to the Group
When: Sept. 2006
8.0 Promotion Messages
Action: Promotional messages (delivery via courses, pay packets, posters, emails etc..) - request through CEF that Principal Contractors use such methods to inform and promote.
By whom: Dr Skan to draft some key messages ( Portfolio of best practice; Drugs & Alcohol etc.).
