QUICK ANSWER
What changes the risk for a bricklaying business?
Important differences include new-build versus repair work, maximum working height, scaffolding arrangements, structural responsibilities, contract values, site types, employees and subcontractors, and whether other groundworks or construction activities are undertaken.
PROPOSAL INFORMATION
- Types of masonry and construction work.
- Annual turnover and largest contract.
- Maximum working height.
- Employees, labour-only and bona-fide subcontractors.
- Structural or specialist work undertaken.
- Plant, tools and vehicles.
- Site types and territories.
- Claims and previous incidents.
CONTROLS
Useful controls include site risk assessment, scaffold and access checks, manual-handling procedures, lifting controls, housekeeping, supervision, competency records and subcontractor due diligence. Return to Occupations or the Proposal Guide.