Property Clearance

• Cease activity in adverse weather Work activities to be cancelled by the team leader during extreme weather conditions e.g. high winds and snow.
• Drinking water provided Team leader to ensure there is an adequate supply of bottled water onsite to prevent operators suffering dehydration.
• Wear suitable clothing Wear or have suitable clothing available in the event of changing weather. All operatives to receive information on induction of the need to wear sensible clothing and sun protection

• Asbestos awareness training All operatives are provided with asbestos awareness training to recognise Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs)
• Asbestos register checked prior to work commencing Employer must check the asbestos register prior to any work commencing, confirming its location and condition.
• Asbestos survey Asbestos survey carried out, if it is suspected that asbestos is present.
• Suspected asbestos reported Staff have been informed and instructed with regards to action to be taken if asbestos is suspected. Staff are informed to STOP work where asbestos may be present and report immediately to site supervisor

• Procedure for acts of violence in place Staff instructed to activate the call alarm at the first sign of violence and immediately withdraw from the scene When withdrawal is not possible, staff are to shout or scream and give positive commands as 'call the police' if applicable or get help Staff to be given instruction and training on when it is appropriate and how to intervene Physical force is to be avoided at all costs unless the assailant actually assaults the person and there is no other option Staff to be trained in deescalation skills Staff to be trained in control and restraint techniques Minimum staffing numbers to be adhered to
• Staff training in response to violent incidents. Staff instructed to try to get away as quickly as possible, move towards a place where there are people around Carry a personal alarm - set it off as near to the attackers ear as possible, then throw it in the OPPOSITE direction to where you will be running Shout and make noise, something practical such as “call the police" usually get a better response than “Help" If possible, seek to attend “break-away training" from a qualified instructor, to give you skills to help you in the event of being grabbed by someone

• All staff aware of electric shock potential associated with property clearances.
• Appropriate first Aid kit available
• Electrical Supply Isolated Electrical Supply Isolated and locked off where possible.
• Inspection of fixed electrics A copy of the a fixed installation electrical report should be obtained from the customer prior to work commencing.

• Adequate Fire safety equipment to be provided
• All persons aware of fire procedures
• Appropriate Fire Fighting Equipment training is provided.
• Fire evacuation training carried out

• Dust Mask should consider being worn. Operators must use 3M dust mask conforming to EN149:2001 FFP3
• Services plans available from customer Before work starts, service plans must be checked with the customer to ascertain the presence and locations of water tanks, dead legs and redundant pipework. Systems should be thoroughly flushed through before work commences.

• Appropriate first Aid kit available Lone workers to carry first aid equipment.
• Lone workers contactable by mobile phone Lone workers to carry mobile phones and report in to the site supervisor at regular pre-determined intervals.
• Lone working risk assessment carried out An assessment of the risk to lone workers, specifically pregnant workers carried out and control implemented. This may include- changing of shifts to remove lone working, regular checking of the lone workers, patrols, phone checks and the use of panic alarms for emergency responses.
• Team Work System Operated Team Work System Operated. Operatives to work in teams where practical.

• Manual handling
• Operators can suffer musculoskeletal injuries such as sprains and strains from handling rubbish and loading and unloading vehicles.

• Adequate PPE provided and used Suitable PPE provided to include goggles and hard hats to protect against impact injuries from branches. Suitable protective clothing and gloves must be worn when removing dangerous plants.
• Bins and waste containers to be covered. Only bins and waste containers with lids are to be used, helping to prevent insects and wasps being attracted to the area.
• Emergency plan inc first aid and medical assistance are available Site supervisor must be aware of any known allergies that operators suffer from and what the emergency procedures are.

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• Restrict operator access to structures Workers are not to enter the site if it has been deemed unsafe. Work will not recommence until a structural engineers report has been obtained.
• Site condition report A site condition report must be obtained from the customer prior to commencing any work.
• Supervisor to be informed Operatives to cease work immediately if parts of the structure are found to be unsafe and report it to the site supervisor.

• Clear communication channels Clear communication channels between any drivers and operatives when they are removing sharps from the property. Hi Visibility Clothing Must be Worn
• Hi Visibility Clothing Must be Worn be operatives at all times.
• Toolbox Talks Toolbox Talks to provide operatives with information and guidance when working close to unguarded roads or areas with a high flow of traffic. Validation should be gained from the operative with a series of questions on completion.

• Adequate PPE provided and must be used. Suitable PPE provided and to be used at all times by operators when onsite.
• Appropriate Immunisation Provided where necessary All operatives to receive Hepatitis b and c immunisation and be checked regularly to ensure they are up to date.
• Inspect the site prior to set up The site must be inspected prior to set up and a report obtained from the customer that should highlight any hazards present onsite. All information to be communicated to the operatives.
• Training in the safe removal of sharps All operatives to receive training on the safe removal of sharps.

• Areas Isolated When Ladders In Use Areas Isolated When Ladders In Use
• Employees are trained in the use of ladders
• Ladders are inspected before use Ensure they are fit to use
• Ladders used for short duration work only