Temporary Works Management

Safe and Effective Demolition

Andrew Friedrich BSc CEng MICE Swanton Consulting

Introduction Why manage temporary works? Temporary works are safety and business critical.

Introduction

• Safety critical, injury and loss of life. • Programme delays. • Loss of reputation. Tendering projects becomes

difficult. • Financial costs incurred. • Failure of the permanent works.

Introduction 1. The Management Procedure 2. Effective Implementation 3. Project Experience 4. Summary

1. The Management Procedure

BS 5975 identifies a best practice management process

Duty Holders Appoint competent duty holders

Designated Individual Temporary Works Coordinator

Temporary Works Supervisor

Key attributes of competence

• Relevant experience • Training • Authority to be effective • Professional qualifications

TWC Register (schedule)

Assess risk – is a design needed?

‘Adequate’ brief

Design Check

Build

Permit to load

Use and maintenance

Permit to unload

info to site team

Changes to site condition, design, materials?

Possible input: Client

Main contractor Site team

Design consultants Timescale

Site investigations

Yes TWS

Defines and records responsibilities

TWS

The box outlines the area where a TWS could be assigned duties. Precise responsibilities of each TWS are defined and recorded by TWC.

Responsibilities

Ensure duty holders know their duties and role

2. Effective Implementation

• Designated Individual establishes Temporary Works Procedure. • Review competencies and identify training requirements • Appoint duty holders in writing. Designated Individual. Temporary Works Coordinator. Temporary Works Supervisor. • Clarify duties and responsibilities

Template formats

Establish template forms as tools for key items within the procedure. For example:- • Temporary works register • Letters of appointment • Brief • Design check certificate • Permits to load and unload

We have had an opportunity to discuss current Temporary Works Management practices with delegates attending our courses. Common issues include:-

• No Temporary Works Procedure established. • Delegates unsure of who their Designated Individual is. • No formal appointments to the management roles.

Reduced risk of serious injury or failure

Temporary Works procedure for all categories in place consistent with BS 5975, evidence shows it is being used effectively

3. Project Experience

Oriana Façade retention

Rathbone Place

Rathbone Place

Rathbone Place

4. Summary

Effective management of Temporary Works is essential for a successful business in construction and demolition. A temporary works procedure implemented by competent individuals is a key element in managing temporary works risk. Appropriately managed risk of failure is significantly reduced.