Health and Safety File

Author: Novade Solutions

Use this template to document information on managing of construction health and safety for a subcontractor in a specific part of the project or the project as a whole.

Published on: 7/15/2021

Health and safety file

General

1.A brief description of the work carried out

2.Any hazards that have not been eliminated through the design or construction process and how they have been addressed (for example, surveys or other information concerning asbestos, contaminated land, water bearing strata and underground services)

3.Key structural principles (for example, bracing, sources of substantial stored energy, including pre- or post-tensioned members) and rated capacity (safe working loads) for floors and roofs

4.Hazardous materials used (for example, lead paint, pesticides and special coatings)

5.Information regarding removing or dismantling installed plant and equipment (for example, any special arrangements for lifting such equipment)

6.Health and safety information about equipment provided for cleaning or maintaining the structure

7.The nature, location and markings of significant services, including underground cables, gas supply equipment, fire-fighting services and so on

8.Information and as-built drawings of the building, its plant and equipment (for example, the means of safe access to and from service voids, fire doors and compartmentalisation and so on)

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