Flood and Extreme Weather Response

• Monitor Met Office weather warnings daily and brief the team each morning.
• Prepare a site-specific flood and extreme weather response plan.
• Identify trigger levels for stopping work and evacuating the site.
• Secure loose materials, plant, and temporary structures before storms arrive.
• Pump out excavations and inspect support systems after any heavy rainfall.
• Keep emergency equipment including pumps, sandbags, and barriers available on site.
• Evacuate low-lying areas and excavations immediately when flood warnings are issued.
• Inspect scaffolds, temporary works, and excavations after every severe weather event.
• Know the site evacuation routes and muster points for flood emergencies.
• Report any flood damage to structures, services, or environmental receptors promptly.

• DON'T enter flooded excavations or attempt to wade through flood water on site.
• DON'T ignore Met Office weather warnings; they exist to protect you.
• DON'T leave unsecured materials or plant in areas vulnerable to flooding.
• DON'T assume excavation support is safe after heavy rain without inspection.
• DON'T drive vehicles through flood water of unknown depth on site.
• DON'T continue working at height during storm conditions or high winds.
• DON'T discharge pumped flood water containing silt or sewage into clean drains.
• DON'T delay evacuation waiting for conditions to improve during a flood event.
• DON'T resume work after flooding without inspecting all temporary works first.
• DON'T store chemicals or fuels in areas at risk of inundation by flood water.

See also: Rain and Waterlogged Ground Conditions | Working in High Winds