Temporary Works Management: Protecting Your Team and Safeguarding Your Project
Temporary works are essential to construction projects, supporting structures, equipment and workers while permanent works are being completed. However, poor planning, inadequate communication and insufficient supervision can introduce serious safety risks.
What Qualifies as Temporary Works?
Temporary works can include structures and arrangements needed to support construction operations.
- Ground support: Trench sheeting, shoring and retaining structures.
- Structural support: Formwork, falsework and temporary propping.
- Access and protection: Scaffolding, working platforms and site hoarding.
- Equipment foundations: Temporary crane bases and support arrangements.
Managing Temporary Works Risks
Temporary works failures can result in structural collapse, injuries, project delays and significant financial and legal consequences.
Effective management requires competent personnel, appropriate design checks, clear communication and documented inspection procedures.
The Importance of BS 5975
BS 5975 provides a framework for managing temporary works, including design, checking, coordination and implementation.
- Appoint appropriate temporary works coordinators.
- Maintain a current temporary works register.
- Apply suitable independent design checking.
- Use appropriate inspection and permit procedures.
- Review arrangements when project conditions change.
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