21st February 2006, 06:17 PM
Achingknees
I agree with much of what you say.
Soil properties are indeed different, and any decent policy should set 1.2m as a maximum for decent material rather than a standard for any soil/subsoil/natural type.
Where I disagree is on the role of the company policy - this is the document that should be used to tighten up the necessary vagueness of the legislation and guidance, and lay out some clear statements on what should and should not be done in order to remain in line with the legislation and guidance. Rather than being a document aimed at ticking boxes, it should aim to be a useful and practical guide.
I see the company policy and the project risk assessments as the most important documents to have on site for ready access to all employees - not the summary poster of the 1976 HSAW Act or the Liability Insurance details or even the SCAUM Manual, although I do agree that every little helps.
Beamo
I agree with much of what you say.
Soil properties are indeed different, and any decent policy should set 1.2m as a maximum for decent material rather than a standard for any soil/subsoil/natural type.
Where I disagree is on the role of the company policy - this is the document that should be used to tighten up the necessary vagueness of the legislation and guidance, and lay out some clear statements on what should and should not be done in order to remain in line with the legislation and guidance. Rather than being a document aimed at ticking boxes, it should aim to be a useful and practical guide.
I see the company policy and the project risk assessments as the most important documents to have on site for ready access to all employees - not the summary poster of the 1976 HSAW Act or the Liability Insurance details or even the SCAUM Manual, although I do agree that every little helps.
Beamo