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MEWPs can also be used on the partly erected steelwork to erect lighter steel elements, provided special measures are taken to support the MEWP (e.g. steel sections to act as rails supported on the partly erected steel). Also, the steelwork will need to be checked to see if it can support the weight of the MEWP.
The most serious hazards during steel erection are related to falls from height, either from working positions or while gaining access to them. The steelwork contractor's health and safety management system addresses the particular hazards and risks in steel construction as well as the normal range of issues when working on construction sites.
With proper management by a competent steelwork contractor, the risks can be removed or controlled. Under the requirements of the CDM Regulations, the principal contractor has overall responsibility for health and safety during construction, and this responsibility is effected through the Construction Health and Safety Plan (now known as the Construction Phase Plan).
More information can be found on The British Constructional Steelwork Association website
It is important to ensure that prior to the commencement of any work that a risk assessment is carried out and that the work is suitably and sufficiently planned and managed. Before commencing, it is important to assess the following:
RISK ASSESSMENT AND METHOD STATEMENT