Toolbox Talk

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN

Each year around twenty children are killed on construction sites.

A 2m high fence should be placed around the site with access via lockable gates and suitable signs
displayed. Do not stack materials close to the fence as this would provide easily climbed access over the
fence.

The following additional precautions are recommended:-

 All excavations, holes or openings should be filled or securely covered immediately work in
them is complete. If left open overnight, then a secure netlon fence must be erected around the
hole as a minimum.

 All vehicles and plant must be locked with keys removed.

 All materials must be stacked in such a way so as to prevent them being easily displaced.

 All electrical supplies should be properly locked off at the end of each shift, all live conductors
should be enclosed in a locked box.

 Any chemicals etc. should be kept in a secure enclosure.

 All ladders giving access to elevated areas shall be removed or a board secured against the rung
to prevent access. Loose ladders should be returned to the compound or secured to prevent them
being used.

 Make sure signs are posted around the site warning of the dangers.

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