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Health, Safety & Environmental Bulletin No 240

7 April 2011 – K Parmentier

Xmo Strata Site Rules

The following rules are designed to protect and educate our workforce as to latest statutory regulations
and Company policy and should be adhered to and carried in company vehicles at all times.

1. The lead installer allocated a job site is deemed to be the person in charge of all other persons either
directly or indirectly employed by the company on that site.
2. Safety helmets (EN397), safety glasses (EN166 3B), gloves (EN388), hi-visibility vests (EN471), ankle
high steel toe cap boots (EN345 S1), and Xmo uniform (green tops and black trousers) must be worn at
all times on all contracts. Protective knee pads should be used if kneeling whilst carrying out your task.
Harnesses (EN361) must be worn when working in MEWP’s and must be secured to a suitable anchor
position, with a suitable lanyard (EN354 or EN358). Shorts or cut-offs must not be worn.

3. Hearing protection (EN352) must be carried on the van at all times and must be worn when noise levels
exceed 85dBA (when you have to raise your voice to be heard by somebody 2m away). It is also a
company recommendation that hearing protection is worn where noise levels exceed 80dB. (Note that
for guidance purposes noise level increases on a logarithmic scale, therefore the level doubles for each
3dBA increase). Where noise levels exceed 95dBA (noise at a night club bar), double protection must be
used, i.e. both ear plugs and ear muffs. If you have any doubts about the sound levels on any site, or
whilst using any plant / equipment, contact your supervisor.

4. All plant and machinery must NOT be moved unless one of team acts as the banksmen and 360°
sightlines are kept – this rule applies to the reversing of any vehicle. MAKE SURE YOU SURVEY
THE AREA WHICH YOU ARE GOING TO MOVE IT INTO BEFORE YOU DO SO. Do not allow
ANY Xmo Strata, Sub Contractor or Supplier’s vehicle to enter the site blindly.

5. Always isolate plant, lock up containers & waste skips and leave keys in the shop (note on your job
sheet / clearance certificate the name of the person to whom you give the keys). Ensure all Heras
fencing and other materials to be collected later are stacked safely and neatly and away from any
emergency exits.

6. Ensure all plant, materials, equipment, waste, etc is regularly cleared and tidied and that work areas
and storage areas are always safe and tidy. Ensure any equipment / materials stored at height is secure
and cannot fall, be knocked or blow off.
7. All plant or machinery must be operated and stored within a fenced off area – always maintain a
physical barrier between the workplace and site traffic. When parking your vehicle, and where
possible, use it to form a physical barrier at the ingress side of your work area. You can then also
operate more efficiently out of the back doors of the van. Make sure your barriers are joined up all the
way around your work area, so no one can pass through the work area.
8. Always ensure 600mm distance between moving machinery and a fixed obstruction (trapping hazard) –
if unable to fence off, restrict the free passage of persons / third parties by placing a person to act as a
guard. When raising a scissor lift or cherry picker under a soffit, be aware of the trapping hazard that
may be present. The lead installer must nominate a competent person to operate the equipment; the
nominated person will not operate the plant unless all other persons are clear of any pinch point.

9. Carry out a thorough inspection of the MEWP as it is delivered, and/or before you use it to ensure there
are no leaks, there is no damage, missing items etc and it is in full working order; if it fails in anyway,
report it immediately to your supervisor and they will authorise it’s use, or not.