think safety! - Express Plant and Labour

Candidate Registration Form
In order for us to meet your requirements, please complete all forms which are attached to this document and sign
where necessary. Please return all completed documents to our postal address or Email Jobs@plantandlabour.co.uk.
Along with the following forms we also ask you to present proof of identity, as this is a legal requirement.
Please provide one of the following;
A VALID PASSPORT (a copy of the front cover and photo page) / TRAVEL DOCUMENT / E.U. I.D CARD
If you are unable to provide a valid passport or I.D card please, supply all the following.
A full U.K birth certificate, a document showing your permanent N.I number (this can be a P45 or P60, an N.I card or a
letter from a government agency e.g. Jobcentre). Payslips are not acceptable
CSCS/CPCS
A copy of all CSCS/CPCS cards (front and back) must be provided along with the copies of your personal identification.
TIMESHEETS
You are expected to complete a paper based timesheet on a weekly basis which will be supplied to you. The timesheet
should clearly show the amount of hours you worked per day and should be signed by your supervisor at your placement
company. We ask you to have the authorised timesheet emailed to our office before 2PM on a Tuesday. Failure to send
your timesheet within this given timescale may result in a late payment. It is your responsibility to ensure that your timesheet is signed by your supervisor and received on time.
FORMS TO RETURN
Personal Application Pack
Equal Opportunities/Ethnic Origin/Identity information
Access to Service/Work
Please keep your Health and Safety handbook.
Express Plant and Labour Ltd would like to take this opportunity to thank your for choosing us and we wish you every
success on your placement. We strive to offer you a service of the highest quality. Should you have any queries, please
do not hesitate to contact your consultant.
Yours sincerely
Express Plant and Labour Ltd
Personal Details
Full Name
Are you over 18?
Telephone Number
Email Address
National Insurance Number
UTR Number (If applicable)
Address
Home :
Mobile:
Post Code
Date of Availability
Next of Kin / Emergency contact
Emergency Contact Number
Any Criminal Convictions in the past 5 Years?
PPE
Hard Hat?
Hi Vis Vest?
Safety Boots?
Transport (please tick)
Car
Motorcycle
Bike
Public Transport
Qualifications
Trade
Driving Licence (Circle applicable)
Trailer (B+E) Licence (Circle applicable)
CSCS/ CPCS Card Number
List all current qualifications
Expiry Date:
Bank Details
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References
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES / ETHNIC ORIGIN MONITORING
Express Plant and Labour Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. So we can monitor the effectiveness of our
equal opportunity policy, we would be grateful if you would indicate below your sex and ethnic origin. This is
not mandatory.
A. SEX
1. Male
2. Female
B. Ethnic Origin
3. White
10. Chinese
4. African
11. Indian
5.Black Caribbean
12. Pakistani
6. Black - UK
13. Middle Eastern
7. Black - Other
14. Mixed Race
8. Eastern European
15. Other - Please state
9. Bangladeshi
16. Declined to comment
Access to Service / Work
The Following questions are asked only in order to determine reasonable adjustments that may be necessary
Do you have any health issues or disability relevant which may
make it difficult for you to carry out functions which are
YES / NO
If Yes , Please specify:
I confirm that the above information is correct at the time of giving it and I agree to advise Express Plant
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Health and Safety Booklet
We have produced this booklet for you to keep as a guide, please read through this booklet to remind you
of the important safety precautions, which are needed when at work to enable you to work in a safe
environment.
This booklet details the issues you may see on a day to day basis, however you may come across a more
unique situation dependent on many different things including client, environment, weather etc. All this
should be detailed in your site induction.
If you need any advice or any questions/concerns regarding health and safety, please feel free to contact
our office on the number below.
You may also find that all site managers are happy to listen to any concerns over health and safety on the
site. So if you see something report it!
Our contact details :
Unit 4A Enterprise Court
Farfield Park
Manvers
Rotherham
S63 5DB
Tel : 01709 470 270
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Health and Safety Booklet Contents
1. Site Induction
2. Your Responsibilities
3. P.P.E
4. General Workplace Tidiness
5. Safe Practises
6. Reporting An Accident
7. Working Machinery And Equipment
8. Safe Manual Handling
9. Ladders and Working At Height
10. Noise
11. Hazardous Substances
12. Asbestos Materials
13. Protect Your Skin
14. Hot Works
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Site Induction
When you get to site on your first day, one of the first jobs should be to attend the site induction. These are normally
carried out by the site manager. If you don’t receive one please ask. They will talk in detail about many different aspects of health and safety on there site. It is really important that you listen and take on board what is said in the induction.
Also if you have any questions, now is the time to ask before you go out on site.
In the induction it is normal for the person chairing the induction to ask to see your CSCS/CPCS/PTS cards, they may
take copies for their records.
These are the things they may talk about:
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Slips, Trips and Falls
Pedestrian walkways
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
Welfare Facilities
Fire Control and Assembly Points
Near Misses and Reporting.
Site Tidiness
PPE
These are only a few examples and they will be explained in detail in the induction.
Your Responsibilities
Not all the responsibility is on the site manager to maintain a risk free site. You also have a legal responsibility to
ensure that you work safely at all times. In some circumstances individuals have been prosecuted for not adhering to
this responsibility.
You should make sure that you keep your working area tidy whilst working and when you leave for breaks or at the
end of the day. All machinery and tools should be put away in a safe place.
Good communication on site is key, weather its discussing with your colleagues or other operatives risks that you see,
or reporting to your supervisor or site manager.
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P.P.E
You should wear any safety equipment that has been provided. PPE should be used correctly and not misused, failure
to comply with this could result in disciplinary action.
Around the site there may be notice boards visible, detailing what PPE is necessary for you to wear.
Only wear suitable PPE for work, e.g., goggles, safety footwear, clothing, Gloves etc:
Equipment should be cleaned and checked regularly to ensure that it is in a good state of repair and it is safe to use
them. (Some equipment may have maintenance schedules)
Any equipment that is in a poor state should be replaced immediately.
General Workplace Tidiness
Having an untidy site is one of the main reasons for trips, slips and falls to occur on site. By keeping your workspace
clean and free of clutter you will help to minimize the risks. Theses are some things that you could do to help keep a
clean and tidy site.
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Clear any obstructions from doorways, stairwells walkways etc.
Adhere to the sites waste disposal rules.
Clear your rubbish after your break.
Clean up any spillage.
Keep dust to a minimum.
Safe Practices
There are many things that you can do as an individual to ensure that the site you work on is a safe one, Here's a few
things to do:
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Keep work area tidy.
Do not use personal music players.
Stack materials correctly
Know who to contact for first aid.
No working under the influence of alcohol/drugs
Report any damaged equipment
Don’t operate machinery tired
The list doesn't stop here, there will be many different things that you can do to ensure a safe workplace. If you see a
risk, deal with it immediately before you carry on with your work.
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Reporting An Accident
In your induction you should be advised of whom is a first aider, if not ask. There will be an accident book on site if you
have an accident, near miss, incident close calls or dangerous occurrences no matter how small it is, report to your
supervisor/site manager.
If an injury has occurred and you are unable to work, you must inform both us and the client.
A first aider should be alerted immediately, if any serious accidents occur.
If you are with the injured person, make sure that they are comfortable with there temperature, trying to keep them
as warm as possible.
Do not move the individual unless their life is in dangerous place. i.e. laid on a train line
Working Machinery And Equipment
You are only able to operate powered equipment if you are, over 18 or supervised and authorised and if you are fully
trained or certified to use the specific equipment.
As the operator you should:
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Observe your surroundings.
Carry out any daily checks on the machinery.
Report any defects to your supervisor.
Check any safety notices on the equipment or site.
Take into account weather conditions.
When you have finished using the equipment, make sure its condition is left safe and secure
Electrical Tools And Equipment
You should only use electrical equipment if it has had a PAT test. These are some other reasons not to use:
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You have not been shown how to operate
The equipment has been marked ‘DO NOT USE’ or words to that affect.
It has been in contact with water or other liquids.
Fully trained persons should only carry out electrical repairs or installation and are the only authorised people to fit abrasive wheels/cutting discs to tools.
Carry out checks to your equipment on a daily basis. If it is necessary to clean the equipment make sure that it is
disconnected from the power source.
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Electrical Tools And Equipment (continued)
Things to check:
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Voltage of the equipment is 110V.
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There is no damage to any part of the equipment.
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The equipment has not been tampered with.
Safe Manual Handling
You should be mindful when lifting to bend you legs and not your back ,regardless of its size, weight or shape.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help, Two sets of hands are better and easier than one. In some circumstances lifting
equipment is available to use. (training may be needed)
Utilise the machinery on site i.e. Telehandler
Make sure that there are no obstructions in you path when carrying any objects.
Ladders And Working At Height
As you may be aware, working from height is one of the biggest causes of fatalities in the construction industry each
year.
You should use the correct equipment when you are at any distance from the ground.
Scaffolding can only be erected, dismantled or altered by trained and competent individuals
In some circumstances you may require something to prevent you from falling, here are some equipment that can be
used.
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Crash Decks
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Air bags
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Safety Nets
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Bean Bags
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Harnesses
All the above should be installed by trained people and be checked regularly.
You should consider the weather before working at height. Wind, Ice, rain and snow can all affect you working safely.
Never use an alternative to a ladder i.e. stacked pallets, buckets.
Things to check on ladders:
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There is nothing to catch clothing i.e. cable or wires
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A solid connection to the ground or to be footed by another individual
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A solid connection to the top of the ladder
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5 rungs should be showing past its resting place
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Be at a suitable angle preferable 1 out for every 4 up.
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Shoulder bag should be used to carry up tools as hands should be free for climbing
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Ladders should only be used over a short period and for light work, you should not use if you are over reaching or off
balance.
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Noise
It’s important in some occasions to protect your hearing using ear plugs/ear defenders. Here is some instances when
you should wear them:
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Loud power tools used for over 30 mins during the course of the day.
Any impact noises i.e hammering , piling etc.
You have to shout to allow the person next to you to hear.
You are working with an intrusive sound for most of the day i.e. cut off saw
Try to keep noise levels to a minimum. Turn off any machinery when you are not using it.
Hazardous Substance (COSHH)
Most hazardous substances are labelled, providing information on the precautions which should be taken when
handling the contents. You may also require training on some substances.
Take precautions listen on the COSHH assessment before handling substance.
Normally when using glues, liquid chemicals etc do not allow them to contact your skin, wear gloved and use in a well
ventilated area. If any substances do make contact with your skin wash with water immediately.
Check with your supervisor/site manger where the substance can be disposed of.
Fire Extinguishers
The most common types of extinguishers you will find on site are: water, Dry powder, Foam and carbon dioxide.
Find out who Is responsible for the fire arrangements and where the fire assembly point is.
If you’re in a situation where you need to use an extinguisher, always point in the direction of the base of the flame.
And if possible remove the heat source to prevent re-ignition.
Types of extinguishers :
Water Red Cylinder—For general materials i.e. wood, paper etc. (should NOT be used on electrical)
Dry Powder Blue Band on Red Cylinder— To be used on flammable liquids. Can be used on electrics.
Foam Pale Green on Red Cylinder— For overheated Liquids, (should Not be used on electrical)
Carbon Dioxide Black Label on Red Cylinder—all flammable liquids, e.g. petrol. Can be used on electrical or gas
fuelled fires.
N.B. Whilst every effort should be made to control an outbreak of fire, your first responsibility should always be
to raise the alarm – only then should an attempt be made to tackle a fire, AND ONLY if it does not put you at risk
and you have been trained to use a fire extinguisher. A fire which would require more than one fire extinguisher
should never be tackled by yourself.
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Asbestos Materials
Asbestos is highly dangerous and causes thousands of deaths each year. It should only be handled by trained individuals who are fully equipped to do so. If you come across any whilst you are working, contact your supervisor/site manger ASAP.
Asbestos can be found in a few different materials. Below are some areas it’s most common:
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Insulation or coating material
Cement or cladding
Insulation board
Roof panels
Trained personnel should be brought in for attention before any work commences. They are able to remove asbestos
and analyse the substance when it is not clear what it is.
By doing the below things this could potentially save your life:
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Ask before you commence work
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Use correct protective equipment
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Try to keep dust to a minimum
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Clean as you go
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Don’t eat, drink or smoke in the area
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Use a type H vacuum cleaner instead of sweeping up
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Wash hands regularly
Protect Your Skin
There are many different effects that occur when you don’t protect your skin properly. Here are some:
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Irritation
General injury
Sun Exposure
Skin Cancer
General Injury
It is good practice to wear gloves to protects your hands, however this is only the first line of defence. Chemicals
can easily penetrate some types of gloves, by using a good barrier cream before you start work and after each
break can help prevent skin disorders.
Wash your hands often and keep moisturised.
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Hot Works
Ensure you have a permit before beginning ‘hot working’.
Check there is a fire extinguisher close by.
Check for smouldering embers after you have finished work.
Re-check one hour after ceasing work or before you leave work.
In addition to the enclosed responsibilities the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 places legal duties and
statutory responsibilities on all employees.
Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 states that employees and subcontractors must:
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Take all reasonable care for the health of himself and of persons who may be affected by his acts or omissions whilst at work.
Co-operate with his employer to enable the employer to carry out his legal duties or any requirements as
may be imposed.
Section 8 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 states that:
* No person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse any item provided in the interest of health,
safety or welfare.
The Site Rules and Requirements will be copied and displayed in the site office facility and all persons attending site
will abide by them. Failure to comply will result in the Company issuing an Unsafe Site Action notice as a form of
written warning.
Legislation
In this Safety Handbook we have purposefully not listed statute, and Regulations,
although all we have said comes from this source.
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Unit 4, Enterprise Court, Farfield Park,
Manvers, Rotherham,
S. Yorks, S63 5DB
Tel: 01709 470270
Email: timesheets@plantandlabour.co.uk
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I hereby certify that this time sheet is correct and
agree to comply with the terms and
conditions of my Contract for Services.
I certify that the above named temporary worker has completed the hours as indicated on this
time sheet and the expenses stated above have been authorised. I confirm that I am authorised by
the above named Client to approve this time sheet.
Temporary Worker’s Signature
Clients Signature
Print Name
Knowingly submitting false information, including claiming excess hours or forging Client authorisation is a fraudulent act and would result in
a breach of contract which could lead to criminal prosecution.
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