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5.1

Construction Method Statement

General Description
It is proposed to construct and operate two small-scale hydroelectric schemes on the Liddesdale Burn and the Allt na h-Airigh, on the Laudale Estate, Lochaber. The proposed schemes will consist of one intake weir built across the Liddesdale Burn and one intake weir built across the Allt na h-Airigh. Buried pipelines will be constructed from the intake weirs to a shared powerhouse that will be located on the right bank of the Liddesdale Burn. The plant will be run-of-river status (i.e. will not involve storage) and the electricity generated will be exported to the nearby grid. The construction of a run-of-river hydroelectric generating scheme comprises the following, but not necessarily sequential, stages: Construction of site compounds and lay-down areas and other initial preparatory works; Delivery of equipment onto site; Initial construction works - Permanent and temporary access tracks, bridges etc.; Main construction works - Intake weirs, pipeline, turbine house and tailrace; and Reinstatement.

The construction period is expected to last approximately 12-14 months, although much of the main construction works will be achieved in a shorter period of about 9-11 months. This is possible by progressing key stages concurrently, which not only achieves costeffective construction but also minimises disturbance-type environmental impacts and interruptions to activities on the site. However, it is likely that periods of poor weather, such as heavy snowfall or periods of high rainfall, will lead to temporary cessation of some aspects of construction, such as pipe laying and pouring concrete. Heavy rain would also interrupt intake weir construction. The Construction Method Statement (CMS) with the description of works for the main elements is presented below and follows up the recommendations of separate reports carried out by independent professional consultants expert in Archaeology, Fisheries, Habitat (Flora), Bryophytes, Protected Mammals and Birds; as well as expert assessments on Access & Traffic, Hydrology, Morphology, Landscape & Visual and Noise. There may be some changes to the method described as the project proceeds and as more knowledge of ground conditions is gained. However, the final detailed design is not expected to differ significantly from that described and any differences are not expected to have a material impact on the findings of this Environmental Statement (ES). In addition, the detailed design and the construction contract will ensure that the mitigation measures identified in this ES, or measures achieving equivalent performance, are incorporated into the detailed design, construction and operation of the scheme. This CMS looks at the construction of the Access Tracks, the Pipeline, the Intake Weirs, the Powerhouse and temporary construction areas. It considers how the construction of these may be made with as little disturbance to the environment as possible.

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5.2

Construction Elements
Element Access to site Description Drawing No.

Access is via the A884 and an unnamed road P574-2 10200 that leads to the Laudale Estate. Access to the powerhouse will require a small P574-2 10201 section of new permanent track from the unnamed road. Approximately 2.5km of temporary construction tracks will be constructed along the pipeline routes from the powerhouse that will be fully reinstated on completion. The pipeline from intake 5 will be HPPE. P574-2 10209 HPPE pipe will be used for the low-pressure section near the intake 4 and GRP pipe will be used for the remainder of the pipeline. The tailrace will be a buried pipe. There will be three construction compounds. P574-2 10208 One compound will be located in front of the powerhouse area. Two compounds will be adjacent to intakes 4 and 5. There will also be a pipe lay down area located approximately 250m northeast from the powerhouse, above the unnamed road. There is no requirement for any Borrow pits and any extra rock material will be taken from the excavation of the pipeline and powerhouse. The pipelines will cross a number of small streams, which will require culverts. As existing. A washover screen of the Coanda or Alpine P574-2 20401 type will be used at the intakes. & P574-2 20501 This will be a new structure on the right bank P574-2 40201 of the Liddesdale Burn, near to the unnamed & 40202 road. This will be via an overhead 33kV line. The P574 50000 connection point will be through a new private wire.

Access tracks

Pipeline

Construction compounds

Borrow pits

Stream crossings

Bridges Intakes

Powerhouse

Grid connection

5.3

Guiding Principles for Restoration

The key to successful restoration lies in managing the disturbance so that it lasts for as short a period as possible and planning the timing of the disturbance to offer the best conditions to do the work, which in turn will allow successful restoration.

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The main environmental restriction on the development of these hydro schemes is the period between 1st June and 30th September allowed for in-river works. This determines that access to the intake locations must have been established prior to 1st June to allow the intakes to be constructed in the specified time period. 5.3.1 Moorland restoration Best practice guidelines will be followed in the restoration of the temporary construction impacts. The general principles will include: Site management to contain working areas and access routes. Land made available demarked by temporary fence at commencement and fence retained until completion or such time as stock may be allowed access whereupon the fence will be removed. Prior to the commencement of any works, carry out long section survey of all the watercourses and natural drainage, leaving marking in the temporary fencing where such drainage enters and leaves the construction corridor so that during restoration such natural drainage may be re-instated. Carry out works to natural drainage across the site, diverting or directing the watercourses so as to avoid erosion and outwash of disturbed soils. Control and prevention of silt run off and construction pollution into adjacent water courses by means of cut off drains, silt traps and attenuation ponds, all to be removed and restored at completion. Careful side stripping of top peat from all areas to be disturbed. Depth of strip to be at least 250mm but to be determined on site depending on ground conditions. Peat and turf to be lifted and stored in one operation where possible and retained as intact turfs where feasible. Defined top peat storage areas; avoiding mixing of materials and double handling where possible with top peat stored upper faces outmost to avoid desiccation. Rapid, progressive restoration as the project proceeds, wherever possible, to reduce the duration of visual impact and to reduce the risk of loss and damage and desiccation to stockpiled top peat and turfs. De-compaction of road and working surfaces prior to soiling over. Careful reinstatement of undulating / rough landform over construction corridor using re-spread till, rock and deep peat prior to final shaping with top peat and including forming watercourses to natural irregular alignment to match existing character and integration of the construction site into the adjoining rough and uneven moorland. Use of low ground pressure machinery and avoidance of over compaction and blade grading in placement of peat. Top peat will, in preference, be placed by digger bucket, loosely graded with bucket teeth and left rough, open and undulating. Where intact turfs are being placed these will be lifted in as large a unit as feasible and placed right side up, lightly compacted and all roots buried. Burial of extensive areas of exposed rock. Where surrounding landscape has numerous boulders on the surface, consideration will be given to retaining irregular groups of rock in random distribution and part buried in peat. Removal of temporary culverts over water courses at completion and reinstatement of hydrology at completion. Utilising the existing top peat and turf as the principle material for reinstatement by careful placement of turfs with roots well buried and creating a matrix of cover over the site if there is a shortage of suitable turf material. Give consideration to the continuation of stock exclusion / additional stock management to reduce deer and sheep grazing within the establishment period. Monitoring and management over a three-year post construction period to ensure establishment takes place with remedial work carried out if required.

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5.3.2 Access tracks and pipeline Best practice guidelines will be followed for the restoration of the margins of the permanent access track and extending over the disturbed area of the pipeline/temporary construction tracks. The general principles will include: The creation or upgrading of permanent tracks provides an opportunity to carry out restoration as the track is being excavated. Most importantly, where a topside drain or cut through a bank on the top side of the track is made, the peat and turf should be reused within a few hours to cover over the change in land form. In most cases and where cross slope is not steep, the corridor width will be kept to the minimum. Where tracks are to be cut into steep cross slopes or widening at corners is required, consideration will be given to widening the construction corridor to avoid side slopes that are too steep to allow soiling and re-establishment of vegetation and to allow integration of slopes into the adjoining landform. Generally top peats and topsoil will be side stripped and stockpiled in linear strips at the edge of the corridor. Widening will take place with the bulk of material for infill won from the track excavation to avoid the need for additional borrow pits and haulage. Tracks will be finished using stone excavated from the site. The bulk of the restoration of verges and cuts should be undertaken consecutive to the initial track formation to avoid prolonged storage of stripped materials and allow assimilation of the track to commence as soon as possible. Where tracks are to be narrowed post construction, the downhill side of the road surface will be broken up to relieve compaction and top soil / top peat material stockpiled adjacent to the tracks will be used to narrow the track to the agreed width. Soil will be placed to a rough uneven profile. Where scree is exposed on the topside of the track, every effort will be made to retain soil and top peat on the slope, including benching the exposed sub grade, over excavating to allow slope gradients to be reduced. Where rock is exposed, every effort is to be made to break up the profile; to round off the top edge; to create ledges and gullies where soil / top peat can be placed. Monitoring and management over a three-year post construction period to ensure establishment takes place with remedial work carried out if required.

5.3.3 Powerhouse area After the powerhouse position has been surveyed and laid out, careful consideration should be given to using the excavated soil in the most effective manner. It is expected that the excavation of the powerhouse will provide a large amount of rock and some turf. The broken rock will be used within the access track construction and the turf may be used in the restoration the pipeline.

5.4

Construction of Access Tracks

Reference is made to the booklet Constructed tracks in the Scottish Uplands, published by SNH on which this method statement is based.

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Access tracks to the Powerhouse and Intakes are required for the following reasons: Transport of plant, machinery and materials during construction Construction of the Pipeline Permanent access to the Powerhouse for maintenance. There will be a very small section of permanent track extending from the unnamed road to the powerhouse. In addition to this new track, there will also be temporary construction tracks up the hill running from the powerhouse to the intakes, alongside the pipelines. The drawings have been set out in accordance with the surveyed route; trial pits will be dug at regular intervals along the route in order to avoid peat deposits greater than 1500mm; trial pits will also be dug into the deposit of hard core material to ascertain their suitability for road making and back-fill for the pipeline trench. In light of this acquired knowledge, it may be necessary to make small changes to the route. Method of construction Drainage Cut off drains will be re-established on the topside of the tracks; this will not serve to transfer water horizontally for long distances or to concentrate run off where it did not exist before. Culverts under the tracks will be placed to preserve the continuity of the existing drainage; these will be placed in deep enough and at an angle so as to avoid scouring at the outfall. Reinstatement The pipeline access track will be permanent and restoration of the edges will be carried out progressively as part of the construction; this will consist of ensuring that excavated mineral soil is buried on top of mineral soil and covered over with vegetative/organic soil and covered with turf.

5.5

Construction Areas
Three construction areas are shown on Drawing No. P574-2 10208. 1. In front of the powerhouse (CA 1) 2. At Intake 4 (CA 2) 3. At Intake 5 (CA 3) There will also be a pipe-storage area along the unnamed road to the Laudale Estate, approximately 250m from the powerhouse. Pollution Control This type of construction involves limited use of hazardous substances; however, activities associated with the transfer or storage of fuel and lubricants have the potential to cause pollution by contamination of the sub soil and by transfer directly into the watercourse. The following mitigation measures should be put in place to ensure that this cannot happen: The compound should be sited on a level area. The compound should not be directly adjacent to the watercourse. There should be no artificial drainage associated with the compound that could lead to accidental spillage (if any) reaching the watercourse. All used oil and filters should be removed from the site immediately. Any hazardous substances should be kept in a locked container. In the event of contamination of any part of the compound, the area should be immediately excavated, stored on a chemical resistant material and disposed of by an approved contractor. All staff should be made aware of their responsibility to protect the environment.
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A copy of SEPAs Pollution Prevention Guidelines PPG 2, 5, 21 and 26 should be kept on site.

On completion of construction, the hard standing area will be reduced in size by covering over, reusing firstly the subsoil and then the organic material.

5.6

Powerhouse

5.6.1 Description of Works The construction of the powerhouse as shown on Drawing Nos. P574-2 40201 & 40202 will include the construction of a substantial concrete sub-structure capable of withstanding the thrust of the entire pipe line; the superstructure including a gantry crane, pigging chamber, tailrace and the connection of the pipeline to the main inlet valve and turbines will be an integral part of this. The powerhouse will house two turbines, a synchronous generator and control equipment; it will be constructed as a portal frame structure on a reinforced concrete floor with stone-clad concrete block walls and natural slate roof. 5.6.2 Tailrace The flow from the turbines will discharge into a tailrace pit, which will return the water to the Liddesdale Burn. Attention will be given to the design so that water velocities do not lead to any scouring of the banks or the shoreline of Loch Sunart. Provision has been made for the exclusion of mammals and any migrating fish. Particular attention will be given to the visual appearance. 5.6.3 Transformer compound The transformer and associated switchgear will be accommodated adjacently as shown in Drawing No. P574-2 40201. The compound will have a concrete base with bund walls and will be stone clad. 5.6.4 Overground cable from Powerhouse to Grid Connection point The route for this is shown on Drawing No. P574 50000. 5.6.5 Pollution Control At all the stages of construction, the contractor will be contractually bound to follow the relevant pollution prevention guidelines which will include the following mitigation measures: Regular monitoring of water downstream of the works should be carried out Excavated material should be kept well away from the watercourse Excavated rock, mineral soil and peat should be kept separate Pouring of concrete should not take place when heavy rain is imminent Any static water should be pumped onto the surface not less than 10m away from the watercourse SEPA Guidelines on pollution control should be followed.

5.6.6 Sequence of Operations 1. Arrive on site and receive site induction. 2. Create appropriate signage. 3. Take receipt of relevant drawings. 4. Carry out a site survey and mark out no go zones 5. Remove over burden to base rock using an excavator. 6. Move excavated material to contractors compound. 7. Excavate rock to formation level. 8. Drill rock head and fix steel dowels.
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9. Blind formation with concrete. 10. Install steel reinforcement. 11. Install Earth network 12. Construct formwork. 13. Place concrete. 14. Compact concrete using a vibrating poker. 15. Strike formwork once the concrete has been cured. 16. Where a second lift of concrete is required, place second lift of concrete and compact. 17. Take structure up to foundation level ready for the Steel Erector sub-contractor. 18. Build superstructure 19. Carry out ground works including landscaping around powerhouse. 20. Remove anti-pollution method. 21. Tidy site on conclusion.

5.7

Pipeline

5.7.1 Description of Works Approximately 2.5km of pipeline will be installed between the intakes and the powerhouse. The pipeline for the Liddesdale scheme will consist of approximately 570m of High Performance Polyethylene (HPPE). The pipeline for the H-Airigh scheme will be a combination of approximately 1015m of Glass-Reinforced Plastic (GRP) and 875m of HPPE. This reflects the fact that pressure increases as the pipe drops down the hill making it necessary to use GRP for the high pressure section. The construction corridor for the pipeline will be kept to the minimum possible and is not expected to exceed a width of 30m. All the pipes will be delivered to either the pipe storage area near to the unnamed road. The pipe-laying contractor will be responsible for moving the pipes from this area to the pipeline route and for laying out the pipe ready for jointing / fusion welding. It is expected that the pipe can be moved from the delivery point to appropriate points along the pipe route with a tractor and trailer or similar. 5.7.2 HPPE Pipeline The terrain between the intake and the change to GRP is not particularly difficult; therefore it is not necessary to create any benching to allow the laying out of the pipes. The lengths of HPPE (13m) pipe will be welded together on site directly beside the pipeline route. The excavation of the trench, the pipeline installation, backfilling of the pipeline and reinstatement will be a continuous process. The various steps in this process are outlined in Drawing No. P101 60001. 5.7.3 GRP Pipeline It will be necessary to construct a roadway beside the GRP pipeline for the delivery of each 6m pipe and the necessary back filling material. The construction corridor for the pipeline will be kept to the minimum possible and is not expected to exceed a width of 30m. Installation of GRP requires that the pipe is laid on a prepared bed of graded material (40mm) and that it is supported and protected around its circumference by graded material not greater than 20mm.

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This makes certain requirements on the project design: 1. Trial pits must be dug along the pipeline route to confirm depth of peat, soil and rock. 2. Suitable material to grade must be available either from the excavation of the pipeline itself or from the from the excavation of the powerhouse 3. The access track must be close to the pipe route so that pipes can be handled and graded material delivered to the pipe trench 4. Deep peat should be avoided 5. The route selected should minimise the need for rock excavation 6. The pipe must be covered by not less than one pipe diameter The various steps in this process including reinstatement are outlined in Drawing No. P101 60002. In summary, turf should be stripped off and kept separately so that it is not covered over and can continue to grow. Peat should be kept separately from mineral subsoil. The pipe will be bedded and surrounded by graded material and the trench will be filled in and compacted with mineral subsoil. The stripped area will be re-covered with peat and turf; boulders will be left strewn on the surface. The end result should fit into the landscape and should not be harrowed or reseeded but left rough to allow the original vegetation to reestablish itself. The use of tarpaulins to set dug material on has been considered but, in view of the process shown, is not practical in this circumstance. 5.7.4 Air Release Valves Chambers are required to house the air release valves. These will consist of a flanged tee section of pipe to allow the connection of the air valve, and a simple chamber, constructed using pre-cast concrete rings with a pre-cast concrete lid providing manhole access and ventilation. While small in size (400mm high), these may be disguised by the judicious use of rocks or tree roots during the reinstatement of the pipeline route.

5.8

Intakes

5.8.1 Description of Works Each weir will consist of a low concrete structure built across the river as shown in Drawing Nos. P574-2 20401 & 20501. The intakes will form part of the weir and will be fitted with a Coanda or Alpine wash-over type screen. Water will pass through the screen and will be collected in a stilling chamber prior to entering the pipeline. The remainder of the weir will be a concrete wall running into the left bank. Method of Construction The base rock will be exposed and prepared for the foundation slab on which the weir structure is to be built. This preparation will include the removal of any loose material and some rock excavation may be required. This will be achieved by use of an excavator and rock hammer and smaller hand held tools. The base rock will be drilled to allow the slab to be keyed into the rock surface using rock anchors. Construction of the intake weirs should be carried out during a period of low to moderate flow between 1st June and 30th September and will require the temporary diversion of water. This will involve the construction of a temporary cofferdam across one half of the riverbed using sand bags or material available on site. Part of the weir is built downstream of the cofferdam. The temporary cofferdam is then moved over to the other half of the river. The river then passes through the scour valve that is capable of passing a flow equivalent to Q20 and cast into the first half of the weir while the remaining part of the weir is built. This work may last for about three to four weeks.

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Concrete will be placed by direct placement, the first pour being for the base slab. The weir wall and the intake part of the structure will then be placed in two lifts to simplify the shuttering requirements. 5.8.2 Fishery Protection Fishery protection measures for downstream migration will be achieved by: Design of the screen Avoidance of sharp edges in the concrete and Establishment of a plunge pool below the main intake weir. 5.8.3 Pollution Control At all the stages of construction, the contractor will be contractually bound to follow the relevant pollution prevention guidelines which will include the following mitigation measures: Geotextile and/or straw bales should be installed in the watercourse before excavation begins. Regular monitoring of water quality downstream of these should be carried out. The geotextile and straw bales should be replaced before they become ineffective and a supply of these should always be kept on site. Excavated material should be kept well away from the watercourse. Excavated rock, mineral soil and peat should be kept in separate heaps. Pouring of concrete should not take place when heavy rain is imminent. Any static water should be pumped onto the surface not less than 50m away from the watercourse. SEPA Guidelines on pollution control should be followed.

5.8.4 Sequence of Operations 1. Arrive on site and receive site induction. 2. Create appropriate signage. 3. Take receipt of relevant drawings. 4. Carry out a site survey. 5. Mark out no go zones. 6. Make temporary water diversion to allow work to continue at the site of the intake structure. 7. Remove overburden to base rock using an excavator. 8. Keep excavated material away from edge of watercourse in separate heaps. 9. Excavate rock to formation level using an excavator and hydraulic rock hammer. 10. Drill base rock and fix steel dowels. 11. Blind formation with concrete. 12. Install steel reinforcement. 13. Install valves and fittings. 14. Construct formwork. 15. Compact concrete using a vibrating poker. 16. Strike formwork once the concrete has been cured. 17. Dress surface of first layer of concrete using a scabbler. 18. Place second lift of concrete and compact. 19. Fix fixtures and fittings. 20. Install Fish Screen. 21. Remove pollution control methods. 22. Tidy site on conclusion.

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5.9

Environmental Protection
The following table lists the potential environmental hazards and associated mitigation measures specific to the construction phase only. The environmental impacts of the scheme as a whole, including long-term impacts from operation, are considered in section 4 of this ES, and the impacts and mitigation are listed in the table at the end that section.
1 Hazard Silt making the water turbid and causing damage to aquatic plants and fish populations Cement entering the watercourse Spilled / leaked vehicle fuel and hydraulic oil entering watercourses, affecting water quality and fish populations Oil and fuel contaminating soil Chemicals entering the watercourse Protected mammals such as badgers and otters becoming trapped within open pipe runs Mitigation Install geotextile material below areas of excavation to filter out suspended solids in the water Install silt traps and service on a regular basis where siltation is likely to be a problem Pour cement used in the construction of project structures in accordance with SEPA pollution prevention guidelines 5 & 6 Store diesel in double skinned or bunded tanks with 110% required capacity away from watercourses Check construction vehicles leaks and supply spillage contingency kits Adequately maintain vehicles 7 Trampling and vehicle damage during the construction phase 8 Changes to drainage regime during construction 9 Damage to vegetation and habitat Keep pollution spill kits on site Move soils contaminated with fuel or oil to a suitable landfill site Keep chemicals and oils in a locked steel container Avoid using polluting substances Advise workers of importance of avoiding spillage Adopt a cut and fill strategy such that the length of open pipe run is minimised Install ramps at frequent intervals within open pipe runs at the end of each working day Cap the open ends of stored and installed pipes to prevent access to animals Confine the pipeline corridor to a width of 30m Use vehicles designed to spread load and excavators with wide tracks Wherever possible route vehicles to avoid flushes, streams and soaks Ensure that culverts used are made out of a neutral pH material and are large enough to carry heavy flow Culvert all burns alongside tracks to avoid erosion of track sides Take care to avoid disturbing the soil around the streams enabling the groundwater to seep naturally through the peat Minimise the number of journeys made across unprotected ground Mark out areas which should not be touched Advise all staff as to where important habitats are and provide alternative routes to avoid crossing them Avoid drains as far as possible but, where necessary dig around the contour rather than downslope Do not use drains to transfer large volumes of water laterally Make culverts from a material with a neutral pH Ensure that culverts preserve natural drainage continuity Ensure that culverts do not lead to erosion, scouring or spread of sediment Cut turves leaving the vegetation intact and replace as soon as possible Avoid all linear features, for example, pile excavated peat in heaps rather than as a continuous strip-pile After back filling, spread excess peat thinly over the peat surface Pile excavated mineral subsoil and return mineral soil Keep all excavated peat soil separate from mineral soil Place all excavated mineral soil at bottom of trench Ensure that turves are irregular in shape and replaced as soon as possible Return the peat within the trench to as near natural structure as possible Consolidate mineral soil and peat round pipe to exclude air and avoid water following the pipeline Restore vegetation cover to as it was before construction Construct intakes (in-river works) 1st June - 30th September

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Damage/disturbance to fish populations

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5.10 Guidelines and Communications

5.10.1 Guidelines Throughout the construction phase, the SEPA guidelines Prevention of Pollution from Civil Engineering Contracts: Special Requirements and the Pollution Prevention Guidelines (Relevant PPGs include 2, 5, 11, 21 & 26) must be followed. These guidelines will be implemented and issued to the contractors prior to work commencing. In addition, SEPA will be advised of the start of the construction works before works commence and will be asked to advise on a pollution response scheme to be implemented in the event of any incidents. Reference to and consideration of SNHs Constructed Tracks in the Scottish Uplands has been made throughout the writing of this Construction Method Statement. 5.10.2 Communications Close contact will be established and maintained with the contractor, the estate, local farmers and neighbours who will be advised of the time tabling of the different construction elements.

5.11 Health and Safety

5.11.1 Potential Hazards and Remedial Measures
1 2 Risks Plant and vehicle movements Injuries from falls and manual handling of equipment and materials Adverse weather conditions Mitigation Standard construction site practice plus signage and fencing on hazardous areas Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), staff awareness program and First Aid provision All staff will be made aware of the possibility of rapid changes in local weather conditions and will have additional items of warm clothing and wet-weather gear All staff will be made aware of Lymes disease and primary treatment will be provided on site All staff will be made aware of the possibility of river flooding. Construction works in the river during flood season will be avoided.

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Parasites ticks and keds River flooding

5.11.2 Operatives on Site and Relative Training Supervisors Plant Operators Steel fixers Joiners Labourers All preferred contractor employees to have completed a CITB safety awareness course. Any plant operators to hold the relevant CITB certificate for that item of plant. 5.11.3 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hard hats, eye protection, foot protection, protective trousers, gloves and reflective clothing will be worn as a minimum. Hearing protection, masks and wet weather clothing will be available to operatives as necessary.

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5.11.4 Plant on Site Wide Tracked Excavator Rock breaking/trimming tools Drilling machine Pumps Vibrating pokers Compressor Generators Small hand tools Wide Tracked Dumper Welding machine Tipper lorries Concrete lorries Concrete pumps

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