Legal duties, RAMS, site controls, and competency expectations.
Safety is integral, not parallel. We map legal duties and competence requirements to the realities of HVM bollard and crash rated bollard installation: excavations, lifting, hydraulics/electrical, and public interfaces. Link this with PTW/toolbox (723), LOTO (725), lifting/plant (724), and incident reporting (727). Keep auditable records that align with the ITP and SAT witness needs (638). Include one-sentence context that naturally links upward to the parent hubs (this section and the chapter hub). Add SIRA context with a link to SIRA Bollards (UAE) when relevant. Link installation pages only if helpful: What to Expect and Installation Guide.
Important: This is a general guide. For live projects we develop a tailored
Method Statement & Risk Assessment (MS/RA) and align with authority approvals (e.g., SIRA) where in scope.
136.1 Legal duties (high level)
Define responsibilities for CDM/OHS equivalents, risk assessments, and PTW (721–723). HVM bollard sites involve excavation/lifting; crash rated bollard foundations add deep sockets and heavy rebar (331, 621).
At a high level, the client holds overarching duty to appoint competent designers and contractors; designers must eliminate or reduce risks in design; contractors must plan, manage, and monitor work with proportionate controls. For risk management, tie your MS/RA to the ITP so every risk control is verifiable. Where approvals apply (e.g., Dubai), coordinate early with SIRA requirements to avoid redesign late in the programme.
HVM works introduce deep excavations, plant movement, live services, and energization. Define hold points for excavations, rebar cages, embedments, and pre-energization tests. Your legal file should show that risk controls are ALARP and that witnessed tests are scheduled and resourced.
| Aspect | What matters | Where to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | Tested system (bollard + footing) | Crash Ratings Explained |
| Operations | Duty cycles, fail-state, safety | Installation Guide |
136.2 Roles and competency
Appoint competent supervisors for excavation, lifting, electrical/hydraulic work. HVM bollard commissioning needs controls competency (631–636). Crash rated bollard installs require understanding of dependencies (421).
Nominate leads for excavation/shoring, lifting operations, concrete/rebar, and electrical/hydraulics. Commissioning requires PLC/HMI familiarity and safety devices & measures competency. Ensure your team understands rating-critical dependencies so on-site decisions don’t invalidate certificates.
136.3 Site hazards unique to HVM
Pinch points near arrays, moving bollards, and public interface (351). Control with barriers/signage (353, 357). Applies even when units are a crash rated bollard variant.
Automatic lanes create crush and pinch-point risks around rising cylinders. Manage with physical barriers, marshals, and visible safety signalling. Maintain safe distances during interlock verification and EFO drills.
136.4 Permits to Work & toolbox talks
Daily PTW with utility/ground updates (241–243). Toolbox topics: dewatering (614), lifting (724), and EFO/override safety (354). Relevant to HVM bollard and crash rated bollard tasks.
Run a live PTW & toolbox process that refreshes site services, ground stability, exclusion zones, and weather. Toolbox micro-briefs should be 5–7 minutes, include visual aids, and finish with questions. Capture attendance and actions in your site diary (729) and cross-reference the ITP witness points.
136.5 Lockout/Tagout basics
Isolate power/hydraulics (514, 512), lock panels (348). Mandatory before any HVM bollard maintenance; document for crash rated bollard lines too.
Before work on panels, HPUs, or actuators, apply LOTO & de-energization: identify sources, isolate, lock, tag, and verify zero energy. Use a two-person check for re-energization. Record device IDs and locations in the asset register (732).
136.6 Lifting/plant considerations
Plan lifts, ground bearing, and exclusion zones (613). Socket alignment is critical for any crash rated bollard (626, 421).
Lift plans should state loads, rigging, radius, and ground bearing capacity; mark exclusion zones with marshals. For sleeves and cages, protect alignment with jigs and verify datums (626) before pour. Keep emergency egress routes clear when plant is operating near public areas.
136.7 Public interface controls
Pedestrian routes, barriers, marshals, and night lighting (237, 357). Keeps HVM bollard work safe and protects installed crash rated bollard heads.
Provide signed diversions, tactile warnings where appropriate, and night lighting that avoids glare. Use durable barriers around open pits and installed heads; protect finishes to prevent trip and cut hazards. Coordinate with sightlines & signage guidance (237).
136.8 Incident/near-miss reporting
Log in 716; review trends and adjust ITP (714). Incidents trigger inspections of HVM bollard arrays and nearby crash rated bollard foundations (735).
Use the evidence capture standard for photos, sketches, and statements. Classify severity, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions. Following impacts or unsafe states, invoke the post-incident inspection and re-test safety circuits (343–347).
136.9 Records you must keep
PTW logs, inspections, training, SAT sign-offs (638). Include EFO drills and maintenance records for HVM bollard lanes; keep crash rated bollard as-builts (731).
Keep a complete trail: PTW/toolbox sheets, lift plans, inspection checklists, concrete tickets, LOTO logs, commissioning sheets, SAT records, and as-builts. Store in the handover pack index (736) with version control (115).
Related
External resources
- NPSA — Hostile Vehicle Mitigation guidance
- ASIS Security Risk Assessment Standard
- FEMA 426 / DHS reference manual
136 Health & Safety Duties — FAQ
What documents prove we’ve met our health & safety duties on an HVM bollard project?
Keep a coherent trail: MS/RA, PTW/toolbox logs, lift plans, inspection records, LOTO logs, commissioning sheets, SAT witness forms, and as-builts. File everything in the Handover Pack (736) with references to the ITP (714) and Evidence Capture Standards (716).
When is Lockout/Tagout required during installation or maintenance?
Before any work on panels, HPUs, actuators, or cabling: isolate, lock, tag, and verify zero energy. Apply a two-person check for re-energization and record device IDs in the asset register (732).
How do we control hazards around moving automatic bollards?
Use barriers and marshals to maintain safe distances, verify safety circuits and interlocks (343–356), provide clear signalling (353), and brief crews on EFO/override procedures (354). Keep the public interface lit and signed (357).
What competency is needed for commissioning?
Commissioning leads need PLC/HMI familiarity, understanding of safety devices & measures, and awareness of rating-critical dependencies (421). Use checklists from 631–636 and schedule the SAT witness (638) early.