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Temporary works are safety and business-critical and require careful coordination. The management process outlined in BS 5975, which includes the temporary works coordinator (TWC) as a key player, is one of the most common pathways to achieving this....
Geotechnical site investigation for most projects consider ground conditions at depth. However, strength and variability of the near surface ground is critical for the design and operation of working platforms, site roads and piling mats.Contractors...
BS 5975 is the code of practice for temporary works procedures. It gives guidance andrecommendations on the procedures to be applied to all aspects of temporary works on aproject. post-7-1.jpg 233.69 KBIt also includes guidance on design, specif...
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (1998) require that businessesmanage their risk by ensuring that all actions involving lifting using apparatus are:planned suitablyoperated by someone who is qualified for the taskunder appropr...
Sufficient planning and supervision are necessary in preventing lifting accidents. If something goes wrong, the result is likely to be disastrous. Severe damage to property with risk of injury or loss of life is a real possibility. Good planning not...
There will be examples of temporary works at all stages of construction including pre-construction, construction, refurbishment and during maintenance. When designing a structure, it is also important to look at the buildability and this will include...
Help managing Temporary Works.Red Fox Construction & Contracting provides a Temporary Works Advisor service to help contractors manage the safe and efficient implementation of temporary works on their construction projects. Straight fr...
Help with Temporary Works.The third form in our EXAMPLE Temporary Works Procedure:Temporary Works Register for comprehensively managing the temporary works planning, design and implementation process on small to complex construction projects. Recentl...
Help with Temporary WorksThe first form in our EXAMPLE Temporary Works Procedure:Temporary Works Organograms for design and construction phase teams showing linesof responsibility and communication. Recently updated in line with BS5975:2019 to includ...
