The person who is has a wide range of skills and knowledge of building methods and materials, they are involved in projects from start to finish and generally answer to the site foreman at site level.
Responsibilities:
- Read and understand the Company Health and Safety Policy and carry out your work in accordance with its requirements.
- Use the correct tools and equipment for the job.
- Wear safety footwear at all times and use, where necessary all protective clothing and provided Safety helmets goggles, respirators etc.
- Keep tools in good condition.
- Report immediately to supervision any defects in plant or equipment. Work in a safe manner at all times.
- Do not take unnecessary risks which would endanger yourself or others. If possible, remove site hazards yourself, e.g. remove or flatten nails sticking out of timber, tie unsecured access ladders etc.
- Do not use plant or equipment for work for which it was not intended or if you are not trained or experienced to use it.
- Warn other employees, particularly new employees and young people, of particular known hazards.
- Do not play dangerous or practical jokes or "horseplay" on site.
- Report to supervision any person seen abusing the welfare facilities provided.
- Report any injury to yourself which results from an accident at work even if it does not stop you working
- Report any damage to plant or equipment.
- Suggest safer methods of working, where you see it.