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MHTO

HEALTH & SAFETY

MANUAL

(INSTALLATION OF MARQUEES)

(Taster sections)

This is just a taster of the full manual (a few pages).

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The Marquee Hire Trade Organisation at

(xxxx) is for you to replace with your own company name and details.

OVERVIEW OF THIS MANUAL – CONTENTS PAGE

SECTION 1COMPANY STRUCTURE

SECTION 2CLIENTS INFORMATION

SECTION 3RISK ASSESSMENTS

SECTION 4METHOD STATEMENTS

SECTION 5COSHH ASSESSMENTS

SECTION 1: COMPANY STRUCTURE – CONTENTS PAGE

1.01COMPANY TREE
1.02COMPANY POSITIONS & DUTIES
1.03EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
1.04EMPLOYEE GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
1.05STRESS AT WORK
1.06ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
1.07BRITISH STANDARDS
1.08ANNUAL EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
1.09DAILY RECOMMENDED MARQUEE CHECKLIST (END-OF-SHIFT)
1.10CLIENT’S CHECKLIST & SATISFACTION NOTE

1.06ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

We will ensure that every aspect of our activities is conducted in accordance with sound environmental practices.

We will achieve this by:

  • Minimising logistics by using delivery vehicles for return loads and multi-drop deliveries and collections where possible as well as using the most appropriate sized vehicle for the requirements.
  • Reducing the creation of waste by the adoption of improved operating practices and by the recycling of materials wherever practical.
  • Ensuring all waste and effluent is disposed of in a safe and responsible manner.
  • Investing in the development of new products and processes that have an improved performance regarding their impact on the environment.
  • Complying with environmental legislation.

(xxxx) aims to foster among its staff, suppliers, customers, shareholders and communities local to its operations an understanding of environmental issues in the context of its business. Our collective task is to ensure that we continually improve the environmental impact of our total activities.

By this policy (xxxx) recognises its responsibility towards protection of the environment, and issues this statement as a commitment of both management and employees to minimising the environmental impact of its operations.

SECTION 2: CLIENTS INFORMATION - CONTENTS PAGE

2.01IMPORTANT NOTES ON CLIENT USAGE
2.02COMPANY HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT
2.03A USEFUL GUIDE TO SOMEONE HIRING A MARQUEE
2.04HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK ASSESSMENT – MARQUEE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE
2.05SITE APPROPRIATENESS
2.06SITE PLANS
2.07INTERNAL LAYOUT
2.08MARQUEE STRUCTURE
2.09MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY CALCULATIONS
2.10EMERGENCY EXIT CALCULATIONS
2.11RAISED PLATFORMS
2.12LIGHTING & ELECTRICS
2.13HEATING & PRE-HEATING APPLIANCES
2.14COOKING APPLIANCES
2.15STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVE
2.16FURNITURE
2.17ADVERSE WEATHER – PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
2.18ADVERSE WEATHER - CONTINGENCY
2.19LAST MINUTE AMENDMENTS
2.20GENERAL SAFETY (FORMING YOUR RISK ASSESSMENT)
2.21FIRE SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT – LARGE PLACES OF ASSEMBLY
2.22THE EVENT SAFETY GUIDE
2.23CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF FIRE SAFETY IN PLACES OF ASSEMBLY
2.24PROCEDURE ON USING AND FAULT FINDING ELECTRICS
2.25PROCEDURE ON USING AND FAULT FINDING HEATERS
2.26PVC COVERS FLAMMABILITY TEST CERTIFICATE
2.27PVC COVERS FLAMMABILITY TEST CERTIFICATE
2.28LINING FLAMMABILITY TEST CERTIFICATE
2.29LINING FLAMMABILITY TEST CERTIFICATE
2.30TERMS & CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
2.31EMERGENCY CALL-OUT NUMBERS
2.32INSURANCE

2.04HAZARD IDENTIFICATION & RISK ASSESSMENT – MARQUEE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURE

Reason for Assessment - Periodic Review

Date of this Assessment - xxxx

Names of persons assisting with this assessment:xxxx

xxxx

xxxx

Name of competent person completing this assessment:xxxx

Hazard – Lightning striking structure and electrifying someone.

Risk to safety before prevention measure: 30

Preventative measures – Vacate via exits

Risk to safety after prevention: 10

Existing control adequate - YES

New or additional measures required - NONE

Fuller risk evaluation required - NO

Especially at risk – N/A

Hazard – Fire

Risk to safety before prevention measure: 30

Preventative measures - PVC and linings are manufactured from flame retardant materials. In the event of a fire, all occupants are to vacate via exits.

Risk to safety after prevention: 10

Existing control adequate - YES

New or additional measures required - NONE

Fuller risk evaluation required - NO

Especially at risk - Children and disabled persons.

Hazard - High wind speeds (over the limitations of marquees)

Risk to safety before prevention measure: 90

Preventative measures – Obtain 5-day weather forecast. Vacate via exits and close all exits. Call (xxxx), as additional fixing will be required.

Risk to safety after prevention: 30

Existing control adequate - YES

New or additional measures required - NONE

Fuller risk evaluation required - NO

Especially at risk - Children & disabled persons.

Hazard - Collapse of structure

Risk to safety before prevention measure: 30

Preventative measures - Vacate via exits. Regular equipment checks.

Risk to safety after prevention: 20

Existing control adequate - YES

New or additional measures required - NONE

Fuller risk evaluation required - NO

Especially at risk - N/A

Hazard - Fumes from heaters

Risk to safety before prevention measure: 15

Preventative measures - Heaters should be located outside (2 metres from any structure) and must not be moved after being put in position by operatives.

Risk to safety after prevention: 5

Existing control adequate - YES

New or additional measures required - NO

Fuller risk evaluation required - NO

Especially at risk - N/A

Hazard - Trip over different levels or unevenness on flooring

Risk to safety before prevention measure: 80

Preventative measures - seal edges with tape and mark different levels with a contrasting colour of tape. However matting, wooden floors, dance floors and dance floor trimming will only liedown as evenly as the underlying ground and this is an issue to be taken into consideration when considering the marquee site. A steel sub-base floor will give an even and level floor up to 1 metre in unevenness.

Risk to safety after prevention: 30

Existing control adequate - YES

New or additional measures required - NONE

Fuller risk evaluation required - NO

Especially at risk – Children and the elderly.

Hazard - Electrical problems - frame becoming live / cables severed or broken / electric shock risk etc.

Risk to safety before prevention measure: 30

Preventative measures - RCD (earth leakage trip switches) and circuit breakers are supplied with all electrical and lighting fitted.

Risk to safety after prevention: 10

Existing control adequate - YES

New or additional measures required - NONE

Fuller risk evaluation required - NO

Especially at risk - N/A

Hazard - Slip over on polished dance floor.

Risk to safety before prevention measure: 80

Preventative measures - Do not have the dance floor too highly polished (only clean with water) and keep the dance floor dry when in use.

Risk to safety after prevention: 20

Existing control adequate - YES

New or additional measures required - NONE

Fuller risk evaluation required - NO

Especially at risk - People drinking intoxicating beverages.

Hazard – Falling tothe ground due to breakage of furniture.

Risk to safety before prevention measure: 20

Preventative measures - Regular equipment checks and maximum 100kg load on standard chairs.

Risk to safety after prevention: 5

Existing control adequate - YES

New or additional measures required - NONE

Fuller risk evaluation required - NO

Especially at risk - N/A

Hazard - Any falling equipment or fittings from the roof

Risk to safety before prevention measure: 30

Preventative measures - Service equipment & test regularly and repair if necessary. Chandeliers also to be secured using a cable tie.

Risk to safety after prevention: 10

Existing control adequate - YES

New or additional measures required - NONE

Fuller risk evaluation required - NO

Especially at risk - N/A

Hazard - Snow Storm build up onmarquee roof and collapse of structure

Risk to safety before prevention measure: 50

Preventative measures - When a risk of snow builds-up on a marquee roof, the inside roof temperature in the marquee needs to be kept to+12 degrees Centigrade.

Risk to safety after prevention: 5

Existing control adequate - YES

New or additional measures required - NONE

Fuller risk evaluation required - NO

Especially at risk - N/A

Hazard - Collision by any vehicle

Risk to safety before prevention measure: 10

Preventative measures - Keep vehicular movement around the marquee to a minimum and drive at a maximum of 5mph. Vacate the marquee and call marquee contactor.

Risk to safety after prevention: 2

Existing control adequate - YES

New or additional measures required - NONE

Fuller risk evaluation required - NO

Especially at risk - N/A

Hazard – Burns to persons by the heaters

Risk to safety before prevention measure: 40

Preventative measures – even outside, heater casings can get hot so have a clear 2 metre space around the heater.

Risk to safety after prevention: 5

Existing control adequate - YES

New or additional measures required - NONE

Fuller risk evaluation required - NO

Especially at risk - Young

Hazard – Tripping on flooring edges

Risk to safety before prevention measure: 70

Preventative measures – Stretch and nail ends of flooring and tape edges down. When surfaces or atmosphere is damp nail or staple the edges.

Risk to safety after prevention: 20

Existing control adequate - YES

New or additional measures required - NONE

Fuller risk evaluation required - NO

Especially at risk – N/A

SECTION 3: RISK ASSESSMENTS - CONTENTS PAGE

3.0ARISK ASSESSMENT FORM ‘A’ – (SITE SPECIFIC)
3.01ABRASIVE WHEELS
3.02DIESEL LEAKAGE IN TRUCK BODY
3.03DROWNING
3.04ELECTRIC SHOCK
3.05EXCREMENT, ANIMAL / PET
3.06EXPOSURE TO BLOOD / HIGH RISK FLUIDS
3.07FOOT INJURY
3.08GLASS BREAKING
3.09HEAD INJURY
3.10ICE
3.11INADEQUATE LIGHTING
3.12LIFTING & LOWERING FRAME
3.13LIGHTNING STRIKES
3.14MANUAL HANDLING
3.15MUDDY / SLIPPERY TAIL LIFT
3.16OVERHEAD POWER CABLES
3.17PETROL & DIESEL FUMES
3.18PETROL
3.19POOR HOUSEKEEPING
3.20REMOVING GROUND STAKES BY HAND
3.21SITE OPEN TO PUBLIC
3.22SLIPS, TRIP & FALL
3.23STAKING THROUGH UNDERGROUND CABLES
3.24SUNSTROKE (OVER EXPOSURE TO SUN)
3.25UNSUITABLE STORAGE AND / OR USE OF MATERIALS
3.26USING HAND TOOLS
3.27WORKING AT HEIGHTS
3.28RUBBISH SACKS LEFT IN MARQUEE
3.29PVC WELDING FUMES
3.30OBJECTS FALLING THROUGH PIER SLATS
3.31HEAVY LOAD BEING CARRIED ON PIER ON TROLLEY
3.32OPERATIVE FALLING FROM MARQUEE ROOF
3.33ELECTRIC SHOCK FROM OVERHEAD CABLES WHEN CLIMBING ON MARQUEE ROOF

3.14 RISK ASSESSMENT (14) MANUAL HANDLING

/ PRECAUTIONS / Training and supervision.
For weights over 25 kg – get help.
For weights over 50 kg – 3 persons.
For weights over 75 kg – 4 persons.
Or use a mechanical lifting aid (e.g. forklift). / COMMENTS: / SCORE EVALUATION: IS BASED ON A RATING OF 1 -10 (i.e. 1=REPORTABLE ACCIDENT, 10=DEATH)
ADJUSTED SCORE: 0-20 = LOW RISK 21-49 = MEDIUM RISK 50+ = HIGH RISK
TOTAL SCORE (b x d) / 48 / NEW TOTAL SCORE (h x j) / 8
SEVERITY SCORE
(d) / 8 / SEVERITY SCORE
(j) / 4
RISK FROM HAZARD / Personal injury and long term disability resulting from injury. / RISK FROM HAZARD WITH PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE / Personal injury and long term disability resulting from injury.
LIKELIHOOD SCORE
(b) / 6 / LIKELIHOOD SCORE ADJUSTED (h) / 2
RISK ASSESSMENT / HAZARD / MANUAL HANDLING. / HAZARD WITH PRECAUTIONS IN PLACE / MANUAL HANDLING.

SECTION 4: METHOD STATEMENTS - CONTENTS PAGE

4.01INDUCTION
4.02EMPLOYEES ETIQUETTE
4.03HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY STATEMENT
4.04DAILY TOOLBOX TALK
4.05CONSTRUCTION TOOL SAFETY
4.06HANDLING & LIFTING
4.07LOADING & UNLOADING
4.08METHOD TO SITE RISK ASSESSMENT (STAKING & BOLTING)
4.09PROCEDURE ON DISMANTLING FRAMEWORK
4.10PROCEDURE ON HANDLING & LIFTING FRAMEWORK
4.11PROCEDURE ON ROOF SHEETS & WALLS
4.12PROCEDURE ON INSTALL AND DERIG OF 20 METRE SPAN MARQUEE WITH 4 PERSONS
4.13PROCEDURE ON INSTALLING ELECTRICS
4.14PROCEDURE ON INSTALLING HEATERS
4.15REMOVING GROUND STAKES
4.16SECURING AN AREA
4.17SLEDGE HAMMER
4.18STEP LADDER
4.19VEHICLE TAIL-LIFT SAFETY
4.20ADVERSE WEATHER
4.21ADVERSE WEATHER CONTINGENCY
4.22STAKE HEADS AS HAZARDS
4.23CAT SCAN

4.06 SAFETY SHEET - HANDLING & LIFTING

1.Always wear gloves, steel toe-cap footwear,high-visibility vest and hard hat.

2.The safe limit for lifting is 25kg per person, do not exceed this. But be aware that you can cause damage to your back without actually lifting any weight at all.

3.An object can be moved without actually lifting, such as lifting one end and walking it or pivoting.

4.The object also may be able to be pivoted in its centre of gravity using the weight of the object to do the hard work for you with you just assisting it.

5.The object also may be able to be moved by lifting one end to an upright position and making the object walk by rocking it from side to side and twisting it in a forward motion. However do not attempt to twist your waist or back, twist your whole body with the object moving only your arms and feet.

6.Find out the weight of the object. If it is over 25kg get help to lift or move it.

7.When lifting an object make sure that the area is clear of obstacles and obstructions and slip hazards, also that your area is clear to put the object down safely.

8.Long lengths of equipment must be lifted from one end then walk your hands down the beam, taking care not to let your hands slide or slip off, to the centre balance point.

9.Ensure you are aware of other operatives and the public that are in your general area. You have a legal obligation to not endanger other employees and the public.

10.Do not hesitate to discuss any problems or moves you are not sure about.

I, THE OPERATIVE, HAVE TAKEN TRAINING ON THE ABOVE OPERATING PROCEDURE.

Date: ______

Name of Foreman: ______Signature: ______

Operative’s Name: ______Signature: ______

OFFICE USE

DATE OF TRAINING: ______

1st TIME OF REVISION: ______

2nd TIME OF REVISION:______

4.06 SAFETY SHEET - HANDLING & LIFTING

SECTION 5: COSHH ASSESSMENTS - CONTENTS PAGE


5.01ANTIFREEZE
5.02BLEACH
5.03CELLULOSE THINNERS
5.04HAMMERITE PAINT
5.05SILICONE SEALANT
5.06TRAFFIC FILM REMOVER
5.07WOOD DYE
5.08PETROL FUEL
5.09DIESEL FUEL
5.10GAS BOTTLES, BUTANE & PROPANE
5.11PETROL & DIESEL FUMES
5.12PVC WELDING FUMES

5.02COSHH ASSESSMENTS (2) BLEACH

This assessment is generic in nature and must be specifically adapted to meet particular site requirements or conditions by site management/user.
SAFETY DATA SHEET No.
2 / PRODUCT/SUBSTANCE USED
BLEACH
OPERATION / PROCESS
SPRAY APPLICATION TO DE-MOULD LINING MATERIAL.
LOCATION:
ONSITE.
HAZARDOUS CONTENT
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 1413 LESS THAN 5%. / O.E.L. / M.E.L.
(Occupational Exposure Limit /
Max. Exposure Limit)
NO OEL STATED IN DATA SHEET.
NO MEL STATED IN DATA SHEET.
EXPOSED PERSONS
OPERATIVES AND FOREMAN.
FREQUENCY OF EXPOSURE
AS DETERMINED BY WORKLOAD. / DURATION OF EXPOSURE
AS DETERMINED BY WORKLOAD.
HAZARDS
CLASSED AS ‘IRRITANT’.
IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN.
CONTROL MEASURES TO BE PUT IN PLACE
STORE IN DRY, COOL AND WELL VENTILATED PLACE AWAY FROM DIRECT HEAT OR SUNLIGHT.
ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE WORKING AREA.
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE WHILST USING PRODUCT.
PPE – GOGGLES, RUBBER GLOVES AND PAPER MASK.
EXPOSURE REMEDY: OPERATIVES AND FOREMAN
INGESTION – DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
SKIN CONTACT – WASH THOROUGHLY.
EYE CONTACT – RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER, KEEPING EYELIDS OPEN. AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE AT ONCE. INHALATION – SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE AT ONCE.
TOXIC / HARMFUL / CORROSIVE / IRRITANT / HIGHLY FLAMMABLE / OXIDISING / EXPLOSIVE
NO / NO / NO / YES / NO / NO / NO
ASSESSOR (NAME):
POSITION:
DATE:

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