Staff Site Safety Induction

General Health and Safety Induction

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Section 1

Introduction and Overview

Welcome to your Silverstone Circuit Site Induction.

This is a vital step to ensure safety on site. The following briefing covers the essentials: site rules, emergency contacts and PPE requirements.

We expect all staff to be serious about safety, the environment and following Health and Safety legislation on site.

Once you have read and understood the information below, we ask that you follow the link at the end of the presentation to confirm you will comply with all safety requirements. A live list of persons completing the site safety induction is held by the Accreditation Team and in turn activates site accreditation. You MUST read and confirm your understanding of this document before you are permitted to work onsite.

All staff are responsible for their own safety management. In addition, site activity will also be monitored by the Health & Safety Team.

If you have any questions we’re happy to help! You’ll find a list of key contacts in the information below.

Key Contacts

Venue Control

Telephone 01327 320308

Silverstone Circuits Medical Centre

Telephone 01327 320254

Safeguarding Officer

Telephone 07586 096039

Site Rules

Whilst working onsite you must adhere to the site rules designed to keep you, your staff, and other staff safe.

Our site has a significant amount of activity throughout the year and therefore you must ensure you adhere to the site rules and induction points to ensure the safety of everyone onsite.

Top level site rules are outlined in the sections below. Please ensure you read them carefully, understand the rules that are in place and ensure you follow them whilst onsite.

Section 2

Personal Safety

All staff MUST obtain, read, and comply with the control measures detailed in Silverstone Circuits risk assessments and method statements.

All staff as a minimum MUST wear the provided ‘Silverstone Team’ high visibility vests/clothing whilst walking around site.

Black vests are not permitted.

Foot protection (Safety Boots) MUST always be worn for the event build and de-rig periods.

Hard hats must be worn whenever overhead work is being conducted, or as directed by your line manager.

All other PPE must be worn that has been identified in the Silverstone Circuits risk assessment.

Access-ways, means of escape, hatch markings, stairways and fire exits should always be kept free from obstruction.

All venue prohibition signs, and other warning signs shall be complied with at all times.

It is important that you only conduct the work activity that you have been trained how to perform on site.

Using Mobile Phones

Use of mobile phones is prohibited when:

Working at Height

Driving

Using work equipment or machinery

Do not walk around the site whilst using a mobile phone. If you need to receive or make a phone call, move into a safe space.

Section 3

Smoking, Hot Works and Fire

No smoking, of any form, is permitted in any of the internal Silverstone Circuit areas, including temporary structures.

Designated smoking areas are available across site.

In the event of a fire all persons are to immediately leave the area and congregate at the nearest assembly point, unless otherwise advised.

Do not attempt to fight a fire unless it is safe to do so and that you have the appropriate training.

Your priority should be:

Raise the fire alarm by operating a call point

Leave the area immediately and contact main gate once at the fire assembly point

Section 4

Vehicles

Whilst driving around the Silverstone Circuit site, a speed limit is in place. You are not permitted to drive beyond 20mph around the site, owing to other builds and vehicle movements. The speed restriction in Paddock areas is 5mph. DO NOT use your hazard lights whilst moving.

All staff accessing Silverstone Circuit must keep to the designated pedestrian and vehicular routes around the site.

Section 5

General Safety

Gangways, means of escape and fire exits MUST always be kept free from obstruction.
Good housekeeping should ALWAYS be practiced, ensuring all work areas are kept clean and tidy. Your work area must be tidied up at the end of day with all tools and equipment stored securely.
Watch where you are going and look out for and avoid anything that may cause you to slip, trip, fall – don’t walk with your hands in your pockets or where your vision is obstructed and NEVER walk backwards.
Bring to the attention of the Silverstone Circuit Health & Safety Manager any issues involving Health & Safety; report all accidents, incidents and near misses.
DO NOT come to work if under the influence of alcohol or drugs, no drinking alcohol is permitted or use of any drug unless under medical advice and with the knowledge of your line manager, during the working day.
Smoking, vaping, and e-cigarettes are not permitted anywhere except designated places.

Section 6

Welfare

There are suitable and sufficient toilets on site, PLEASE keep them clean.

Please ensure you bring your own water bottle to site with you, there is provision for you to refill across site.

Section 7

First Aid

Silverstone Circuit has first aid provision and a medical facility however, it is the responsibility of contractors to provide first aid cover for their operation.

Silverstone Circuit Medical is open:

Monday – Friday
0900 - 1700

Saturday - Sunday
0800 - 1830

In the event of accident or injury:

In the first instance contact the Silverstone Circuit Medical Centre on 01327 320254.

If the accident is out of hours contact Silverstone Venue Control on 01327 320308.

In case of an emergency please call 999.

At Silverstone Circuit we have several publicly accessible defibrillators located across site. The locations are listed below:

Main Entrance Venue Control (Inside Security Lodge on the wall)

Medical Centre (Outside the entrance)

Jimmy Brown Centre (Outside Main Entrance)

Wing (Entrance 3)

There are plenty of different types of support out there, and a Mental Health First Aider can help you access the support you need to feel better.

Mental Health First Aiders are a point of contact if you, or someone you are concerned about, are experiencing a mental health issue or emotional distress. They are not therapists or psychiatrists, but they can give you initial support and signpost you to appropriate help if required.

If you require any support, there are several fully trained mental health first aiders within the organisation. Please feel free to reach out to them.

Section 8

Emergency Procedures

In the event of an emergency, it may be necessary to evacuate the entire venue or individual areas of the site. The process of emergency evacuation carries its own risks and will therefore only be undertaken when necessary.

On discovering a fire please:

Raise the alarm!

Know when NOT to tackle a fire!

Use a fire extinguisher correctly and safely (if trained to do so)

Know the correct evacuation procedures for the event site.

Assembly Point

Due to the size and scale of the Silverstone Circuit site, there are several assembly points. You must ensure you familiarise yourself with the assembly points around the site.

Section 9

Security Arrangements

Please recognise that we are all experts in our workplace and we are ideally placed to spot when something is amiss

Current threat level

Current threat level

In this period of heightened alert, it is vital to remain vigilant, trust our instincts and report any suspicious behaviour to security, main gate, or your line manager.

In the event of a terrorist attack, remember to...

RUN HIDE TELL...

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