- Wear a harness when required by the risk assessment for the task.
- Check wind speed before handling large panels — observe stop limits.
- Follow the manufacturer's installation sequence and fixing specification.
- Use cut-resistant gloves when handling metal cladding panels.
- Secure all panels with permanent fixings before removing temporary supports.
- Verify the fire classification of all cladding materials before installation.
- Plan panel lifting to avoid swinging loads near operatives at height.
- Secure packaging and offcuts to prevent wind-blown debris from height.
- Inspect scaffolding and access platforms daily before cladding work.
- Brief the team on the day's panel sequence and weather limits.
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- DON'T handle large cladding panels in high winds — observe the stop limit.
- DON'T install materials that do not meet the specified fire rating.
- DON'T work at height without appropriate fall protection in place.
- DON'T lean out from scaffolding to position or fix panels.
- DON'T leave panels temporarily propped without securing against wind.
- DON'T cut cladding panels without dust suppression and RPE.
- DON'T store panels flat on scaffolding where wind can lift them.
- DON'T alter the fixing specification without the designer's approval.
- DON'T throw waste off the building — lower it in controlled loads.
- DON'T work below cladding without an exclusion zone in place.
See also: Building Works Safety Awareness | Working at Height Hierarchy of Control
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