Social Distancing: Those using the Fob system are NOT permitted to open the sliding window or enter the weighbridge office.
Hand Sanitising
You must sanitise your hands: before entering the offices and before using the screen at the weighbridge.
Access to all offices should be kept to a minimum.
Continue to follow good hygiene routines and bin tissues at the earliest opportunity
Weighbridge office is out of bounds.
Paperwork will be passed through the sliding window.
CB's and mobile phones may be used to communicate to Duncrue Staff – mobile phones may only be used when vehicle is stationary. Drivers delivering waste are not permitted to wander around the site. Site Supervisor, Martin Gregory can be reached via CB or Mobile: 07970007894
The Canteen is solely for IWS Duncrue Staff. Drivers and Operators should take their lunch in their vehicles.
Toilets at the rear of the offices ARE available for all IWS staff and Third Party Staff
Do
wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
always wash your hands when you get home or into work
use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell
Don't
do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
Contractors must report to the Treatment Plant Manager or Compliance Manager located in the weighbridge office before commencing work. Here a relevant permit to work and Risk assessment and method statement will be completed and agreed before commencement of work. Permits for confined space, hot work or heights are available.
Travelling in Man-Baskets is prohibited. Passengers are not permitted in plant vehicles.
All other visitors and contractors must use the front gate, Duncrue Street
Drivers of curtain sider loads must remain in their vehicle whilst the curtain is being offloaded.
CB's and mobile phones may be used to communicate to Duncrue Staff – mobile phones may only be used when vehicle is stationary.
Drivers delivering waste are not permitted to wander around the site. Site Supervisor, Martin Gregory can be reached via CB or Mobile: 07970007894
Always respect cordons, permanent or temporary.
Designated walkways must be used.
You must not cross the handrail barriers.
There are welfare facilities available at the back of the main office block for staff and Third Party Staff.
Only authorised and trained personnel are permitted in the Chemical Treatment Plant and Waste Transfer Station
Suitable and sufficient PPE must be worn as described in the various COSHH assessments, Material Safety Data Sheets and signage on site.
Don’t be complacent when handling chemicals
All other visitors and contractors must use the front gate, Duncrue Street
Permits to work are required for all Contractors carrying out work for Irish Waste Services Ltd.
All Contractors must furnish the Company with appropriate insurances prior to commencing work.
On no account or at any time should anyone working on this site attempt to carry out any task or operation which is obviously dangerous or which could cause injury to you or someone else.
Horseplay is not tolerated
If you are in any doubt at all please consult IWS Management.
Safety Boots
Hi Viz Vest
All warning notices and instructions of IWS personnel must be obeyed
You may take a call when the vehicle is stationary or when in the canteen or office.
Fly tipping of rubbish.
Burning of rubbish.
Staff on site for longer than 30 minutes must have a valid reason and paperwork must be validated by IWS weighbridge staff
Automatic “FOB” system in place for specific customers eg Councils
Tank Area – barriers across the front of the tanks must be in place at all times. You are not permitted to lower the barriers. Offload to the appropriate tank as directed by Site Supervisor, Martin Gregory.
Offloading/loading Curtain sider
Drivers must remain in the cab during loading unloading. If driver assistance is required, they must keep a 5 metre clearance from the forklift truck and other moving vehicle at all times. Do not turn your back on moving vehicles. Be mindful of hearing impaired staff. Forklift drivers must STOP if a pedestrian approaches.
A GREEN traffic light signal on the weighbridge office = you may proceed onto the weighbridge.
After weighing = exit towards the left hand side of the gate.
A RED traffic light signal on the weighbridge office = you must wait.
Even if the barrier is raised.
Keep your work area tidy - free from debris, sludge, mud and litter at all times. Please report any oil or diesel leaks or any spills to the Treatment Plant Manager – Mr Dominic Bradley
Forward any quality, environmental or health & safety concerns onto Dominic Bradley, Treatment Plant Manager.
You must repeat the induction programme on at least an annual basis
Walk, don’t run. Be observant – watch out for hoses and cables. Keep site tidy. Must wear antislip footwear.
Hearing protection available. Must be worn in high noise areas.
Be observant. Green cross code when moving about site. High visibility coats available for visitors.
Walkways must be used. Barriers must not be crossed. Drive carefully. Sound horn when reversing. Use Dipped Headlights. Control speed. – 10MPH or 5MPH when busy. Be mindful of hearing impaired staff. Pedestrians must keep at least 5 metres distance from all moving vehicles
Slip, trip, fall
Noise – some areas
Vehicles
Pedestrians
Take care near tanks & deep pits.
Lifting aids. Proper techniques. Team work.
Drowning
Strain, ergonomics
There are a number of first aiders on site.
First aid kit available on site, if required.
Reporting allows us the opportunity to investigate.
It is better to learn from a near miss and take preventive measures than not to report.
If you have an idea to address a deficiency, bring it up.
The main routes for any bacteria to enter a human are through eating or drinking, breathing or through broken skin so wash your hands
Almost every 'routine' disinfection method will kill the bacteria
Later symptoms include bruising of the skin, anaemia, sore eyes, nose bleeds and jaundice. The fever lasts for approximately five days, then a significant deterioration follows.
You must see your doctor if you think you may be infected. Early treatment is vital
If you are involved in any hot work you must ensure you have a fire extinguisher nearby.
You should ensure you use the appropriate fire extinguisher
Leave site by nearest safe exit, either rear or front gate. Do not attempt to assist in a rescue.
Report to the Head count location at the exits, where the Head Count Co-ordinator and or Fire Warden will account for you.
Mr Dominic Bradley 07968 817982
Mr Dave Megahey 0797 0007903