However, all waste produced can also present a real safety hazard to workers if it is not properly managed throughout the project.” 

 

Managers/supervisors therefore need to decide: 

 

How waste produced during building work will be managed; and 

 

Who is responsible for collecting and disposal of waste? Problems arise when company and individual duties are not made clear before work starts. 

 

 

Flammable materials - make sure that all flammable waste (such as boxes, packaging and timber offcuts) are cleared away regularly to reduce fire risks; 

Work areas - make clearing waste a priority. Check that everyone is aware of what is required and that it is completed; 

The regulations stated that if a risk assessment indicates that PPE is required, employers must ensure their workers have sufficient information, instruction, and training on the use of PPE. Workers have a duty to use the PPE in accordance with their training and instruction, and ensure it is returned. The employer will be responsible for the maintenance, storage and replacement of any PPE they provide. 

 

Worker means ‘an individual who has entered into or works under; 

(a) a contract of employment; or 

(b) any other contract, whether express or implied and (if it is express) whether oral or in writing, whereby the individual undertakes to do or perform personally any work or services for another party to the contract whose status is not by virtue of the contract that of a client or customer of any profession or business undertaking carried on by the individual. 

Employers need to ensure suitable PPE is: