Setting up the site

Preparation for construction operations should be based upon an overall project risk assessment, which identifies the major hazards likely to be encountered during the work (see the previous chapter). Physical features of the area will normally dictate the layout of the site, including temporary roads, storage areas and the siting of facilities including offices and welfare facilities. 

Preparatory work should include early decisions on removal or diversion of power lines and cables where necessary, land clearance, demolition and access issues. Decisions will be recorded in the pre-tender safety plan, with details to be added by the principal contractor in the finalised construction phase safety plan. One of the aims of site planning 

It will also be necessary to consider environmental consequences at this time, and good neighbour policies. Use of checklists enables monitoring to be carried out during internal and external audits. A copy of each completed checklist should be held on file on projects for ease of reference. It Is Important that all checklists are signed off by project management when completed. Sample checklists are included (Figs 7.1 to 7.4). 

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