The New York Times:
Climate Hub 2021

Welcome to the onsite induction for the New York Times Climate Hub

This safety induction is provided by AFL Associates, on behalf of the Principal Contractor, Summerhouse Media and will  outline the key safety information relevant to working on site, including site rules, COVID-19 safety, emergency contact information and required PPE some of which is Mandatory

The Principal Contractor will ensure that all staff, operatives, contractors and visitors have received a site safety induction before going onto site.

Once you have read and understood the induction, please follow the link at the end of the presentation to confirm. A live list of persons completing the induction will be held by the Event Safety Advisor. You MUST read and confirm before you are permitted to work  on site.

Site operational times during build are between 08.00 and 18.00. If you require access outside of these times, you must contact the PM with at least 24 hours’ notice.

Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) must be submitted and be specific for the work taking place

Project Coordination to be undertaken by the New York Times Project Team as the Client in association with Summerhouse Media as the Principal Contractor.

If you intend to operate plant, MEWPS, vehicles or trailers, you must ensure you are adhering to the site rules:

• If you are operating plant, you must hold the relevant license and shown to the event safety advisor on site. You MUST have a copy of your license with you.

• Access to the site is directly off Eastvale Place.

• All vehicles entering the immediate working area MUST have a banksman supervising all movements.

• Crew, contractor and deliveries to site to use this entrance

• Site speed limit is 5mph

• Offloading activities to take place within the SWG3 car park or directly from  Eastvale Place.

• Any person using MEWPS, or work requires the use of a harness, must provide a task   specific RAMS, together with a detailed Rescue Plan.

Public Pedestrian Access

Security to inform all persons accessing site to adhere to 5mph and be aware of the public pedestrian and vehicular movement along Eastvale Place.

Plant equipment must adhere to 5mph onsite at all times and be manoeuvred / escorted by a banksman.

You must follow the instruction of security and venue staff when moving around the venue, or accessing areas.

• All staff and contractors as a minimum MUST wear high visibility vests / clothing during the construction and de rig phase of the event infrastructure. You should have your high- visibility vest available for use immediately and not packed onto the back of your truck. Vehicle and traffic movements will be occurring during these times.

• Black vests are not permitted.

• Persons lifting and or carrying must wear appropriate footwear, including steel toe capped shoes. No open toe shoes are permitted during these phases.

• Hard hats must be worn whenever overhead work is being conducted, or as directed by the venue and the task risk assessment.

• All other PPE must be worn that has been identified in your task risk assessment.

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

• Visitors specifically to the Construction Site must sign in at arrival at the designated site working area and check that the correct PPE is worn.

• Smoking will not be permitted in any place on site, except designated areas.

• Normal working hours will be 08.00 to 18.00 hours.

• Principal Contractor shall undertake site safety inspections and audits.

• Whilst operating on site, hard hats, hi visibility jackets/ tabards and safety footwear must be worn at all times, and PPE made available to and maintained by staff, contractors, and sub-contractors at all times.

• Access-ways, means of escape and stairways and fire exits shall be kept free from  obstruction at all times.

• The access and egress routes shall be kept clean and free from spills, debris, and other  matter at all times.

• All prohibition signs and other warning signs shall be abided by at all times.

• The site shall be kept clean at all times, with levels of noise controlled within the limits specified by the HSE.

• Laser equipment in class 3A and 3B will not be used without a method statement, Classes 1 or 2 must not be set with the beam at eye level.

• Method statements or Statements of work is a requirement of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, and it is intended to provide both the client and the individuals that are carrying out the work, the necessary information to carry out the work in a safe way. It is essential that a copy of method statements are available on site/electronically for the inspection by all personnel.

• It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all operatives are fully aware of their role in the job which is outlined in the relevant Method Statement.

• No Radios or music playing devices allowed on site

• No shouting or swearing in any language allowed whilst on site

• The use of alcohol and drugs is prohibited from the site.

• Use of mobile phones is prohibited whilst driving or operation vehicles or machinery. Do not walk around the site whilst using a mobile phone.

Working at Height

• All work at height must be planned and included within your RAMS.

• Ladders must be suitable for the activity being undertaken and should only be used for short duration tasks.

• Ladders must be placed on a firm stable surface and must be footed. Ladders should extend to the correct height for the work being undertaken. You must NOT work on the top two rungs of any ladder.

• Access Towers must be built correctly by competent individuals with correct level of training (i.e., PASMA) and must include handrails, toe boards and outriggers. Handrails must be the correct height.

• The Event Safety Advisor MUST be informed if you wish to use any form of harness prior to your work commencing.

• Harnesses MUST be worn and secured (clipped on) for anyone working on live edges or as per your risk assessment. Your risk assessment must confirm whether you are using fall restraint or fall arrest as part of your working at height safety.

• Any fall arrest arrangements MUST have a specific and suitable Rescue Plan in place.

• DO NOT use flight cases as access equipment.

• Any live or leading edges must have adequate protection from falls. This should be detailed within your RAMS.

In the event of a serious injury/ fatality:

• In the first instance contact the SWG3 Medic who will arrange for an ambulance if required.

• In the unlikely event that the SWG3 Medic cannot be contacted, dial 999 and ask for an ambulance, you must then contact SWG3 Security, so they direct the ambulance to the correct location.

• The Event Management team will allocate someone to accompany the ambulance if required and attend hospital. 

• Area to be cordoned off for investigation.

Incident to be escalated to the senior NYT Climate Hub management team.

Nearest Hospital:

Glasgow Royal Infirmary. 84 Castle St Glasgow, G4 Tel: 0141 211 4000

Accident/Incident Reporting

The following events are to be reported to the Event Safety Advisor

●           Accidents

●           Incidents

●           Fire

●           Property Damage