Construction Site Lighting Requirements
As the colder months approach, it’s important that your construction site is prepared for the harsh change in weather. Days will get shorter, darker and more bitter. Your construction site needs to be well lit for the safety of your site workers. Planning ahead will protect your employees from any adverse weather. Changes can come unexpectedly and put the safety of your workers at risk. To ensure that your construction site runs efficiently during the winter, you need safety measures in place.
Here at Paragon Tool Hire, we have a range of lighting and heating equipment available to hire. Our collection can help your construction site operate smoothly and keep your workers safe. We’ve put together some of the ways you can ensure the safety of your employees this winter. Let us talk you through why you should hire lighting and heating equipment for your construction site.
Construction Site Lighting Requirements
As per GOV.uk here, it is an employer’s responsibility to provide adequate lighting so that all work can be undertaken safely and effectively.
‘The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSW) require employers to have arrangements in place to cover health and safety. This
includes lighting which needs to be suitable and adequate to meet the requirements of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.’
This means that it is required that your construction site provides suitable and sufficient lighting. Lighting can be fixed to scaffolding, tower cranes or moving supports.
Why Should I Hire Lighting Equipment For My Construction Site?
Hiring lighting equipment for your construction site ensures that you meet all legal requirements and keep your workers safe. Employees will be able to complete their work efficiently when a construction site is well lit. If they can’t see the task at hand, work will fall behind and the results won’t reach their full potential. As per HSE, slips and trips are the most common cause of major injuries at work. During the winter, ice can put your workers at risk of slipping. It is important that they can see exactly where they’re going at all times to avoid the risk of falls.
Here at Paragon Tool Hire, our lighting equipment is the perfect solution for the winter months. We even proudly supply powerful generators that efficiently power portable lighting when other solutions are not available. Click here to discover our full range of lighting and power equipment for hire.
Why Should I Hire Heating Equipment?
When the nights start drawing in, it can take those working outside by surprise. What could have started as a warm morning can instantly become bitterly cold once the sun goes down. When you hire heating equipment, your construction site will be prepared for the harshest of chills. Construction workers will have a place to warm up, rejuvenate and then get back to work.
How Else Can I Keep My Construction Workers Safe?
There are many other things you can do to keep your construction site workers safe this winter.
Appropriate PPE
On your construction site, all workers must be supplied with the appropriate PPE. During the winter, this would mean thick gloves and boots to help them cope with the icy conditions.
Frequent Breaks
Your workers need to know that they can, and should, take frequent breaks during harsher weather conditions. They must know their limits. Stopping work if they begin to feel unwell can prevent them from developing a more serious illness. Make sure that your employees are aware of the symptoms of hypothermia and when to cease working. Construction site workers must be provided with a safe and warm area to take frequent breaks. We provide a great range of heating equipment that can support your workers during their on-site breaks. Click here to see more.
Be Aware of Hazardous Areas
If you know an area on site is particularly prone to ice, keep the area clear and put up warning signs. This is not only beneficial for construction site workers but will make sure that any pedestrians with access can pass through safely. Being aware of hazardous areas and keeping them clear for your workers will ensure their safety.
Let Us Light Up Your Construction Site
Our wealth of experience in the industry means that we understand the importance of keeping your workers safe. As the days get shorter, our equipment hire services mean that work can continue efficiently. Let us help you light up your construction site this winter. Discover more about our lighting and heating equipment for hire. Get in touch with our friendly team today by calling 01280 822 282. We will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.