As dry weather and high temperatures continue across the UK, our construction contractor, United Infrastructure, is taking additional measures to protect its on-site project team and local residents while construction of the Main Onshore Pipeline (the Pipeline) progresses.
Hot and dry conditions can increase dust levels directly generated from construction activities. To minimise the impact on nearby residents, dust levels are carefully monitored and managed across all construction sites.
All works are carried out (wherever possible) in accordance with best practice codes of conduct such as the Control of Dust from Construction Sites (BRE BTi Feb 2003).
Measures in place to manage dust during periods of hot weather include:
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone working on-site remains a key priority. Site teams are encouraged to take regular breaks throughout the day, with drinking water and electrolytes readily available to help workers stay hydrated during warmer weather. Welfare facilities have been positioned out of the sun to provide shade where possible.
On-site personnel have also been provided with two-piece high-visibility tops and shorts to improve comfort when working in higher temperatures. Working practices are continually reviewed to ensure activities can be carried out safely and effectively during hot weather conditions.
Managing dust in dry conditions
Hot and dry conditions can increase dust levels directly generated from construction activities. To minimise the impact on nearby residents, dust levels are carefully monitored and managed across all construction sites.
All works are carried out (wherever possible) in accordance with best practice codes of conduct such as the Control of Dust from Construction Sites (BRE BTi Feb 2003).
Measures in place to manage dust during periods of hot weather include:
- Keeping soil stripping and stockpiling to a minimum
- Covering, seeding or fencing stockpiles where required to prevent wind-blown dust
- Planning site layouts, keeping machinery and dust-causing activities away from nearby homes and businesses where practicable
- Using water bowsers to dampen surfaces and wheel washers to reduce dust being carried onto local roads by construction vehicles
- Erecting solid screens around dusty activities or along site boundaries where appropriate
- Monitoring weather conditions and, where necessary, stopping or postponing activities if dust levels become too high
Protecting the on-site project team
The health, safety and wellbeing of everyone working on-site remains a key priority. Site teams are encouraged to take regular breaks throughout the day, with drinking water and electrolytes readily available to help workers stay hydrated during warmer weather. Welfare facilities have been positioned out of the sun to provide shade where possible.
On-site personnel have also been provided with two-piece high-visibility tops and shorts to improve comfort when working in higher temperatures. Working practices are continually reviewed to ensure activities can be carried out safely and effectively during hot weather conditions.