23 Jan HSA Guidance Ahead of Storm Éowyn
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Storm Éowyn: The HSA’s Top Tips to Prepare Your Construction Site
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has issued the following tips to prepare your construction site and stay safe ahead of the Red Weather Warning following the recent announcement by Met Éireann.
Temporary Structures
- Secure Scaffolding: Make sure scaffolding and temporary structures are properly anchored and braced to resist wind forces.
- Check Formwork: Reinforece or removed temporary formwork that may become unstable during high winds.
Protect Workers
Limit outdoor work and communicate potential risk.
Monitor the Weather
Stay updated: Check Met Éireann for latest updates and plan your work accordingly.
Secure Loose Materials and Equipment
Identify, tie down and secure materials or equipment that could become airborne or affected by wind.
Secure Temporary Fencing and Signage
Secure temporary fencing and hoarding
Inspect Structural Components
Check if any part of the building frame or structure is at risk of collapse due to wind load. Bracing and support should be added if necessary.
For further information and guidance visit: https://hsa.ie/!T3OJ0M