2022 Spring Newsletter

CLS NEWS

Cleveland Land Services (Guisborough) Ltd. Spring 2022

Over the past few months, I am sure you will agree, we have been working at full capacity on all fronts.
From our onsite teams, to our workshop and everyone in between. We are well and truly back to our pre-
Covid workload.

Our natural turf pitch teams have been very busy over the last couple of months as the weather has
improved. They have been delivering various renovations and full build projects for main contractors,
councils and private clubs alike. Synthetic sports pitch projects have continued to form the majority of our
workload, with 3G Football Foundation pitches, FIH accredited hockey pitch refurbishments, athletics
facilities and small multi-use games areas all being carried out in this quarter. We are continuing to
expand our approved sub-contractor data base to enable us to deliver the increasing amount of work we
are securing. We have delivered several projects on a fully sub-contracted basis and thanks must go to
our Contract Managers who have co-ordinated and delivered these projects.

CLS Landscape and Earthworks have been working on civil engineering projects in Middlesbrough Town
Centre and Angrove Country Park. Our local maintenance contracts also continue to be delivered by Alan
and his team.

In recent safety audits it has been great to hear most of you are wearing the correct task specific PPE. It
seems you are also all getting to grips with the new online site files on the tablets and the required checks
are on the whole being carried out. Well done to all.

Looking to the future, we have further invested in the CLS Selfdrive hire fleet, adding ten New Holland
tractors, two Wacker Newson excavators and a soil stabilisation machine, silo and large tractor. We have
significantly increased our external hires compared to the past couple of years which is great news after
the disruption caused by Covid.

Over the past few months we have secured a large number of sports pitch projects and are now fully
booked until the Autumn. The Commercial Team are now securing both private and public contracts for
the latter part of the year and into next year which is putting the company in a very healthy position moving
forward.

I must thank you all for your hard work over the last couple of months during this busy period, it does not
go unnoticed. Here’s to a busy Summer…

- John Miller, Managing Director

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Verdin Exchange Playing Field, Cheshire

Brookfield Community School, Southampton

Football Foundation 3G Pitch Construction

This full sized 3G project at Brookfield Community School in Southampton is now well under way and
progressing well.

This project is being mainly delivered by our trusted team of approved sub-contractors under David
Fearn’s management. The project started in the last week of March and is now almost complete,
with just the macadam and 3G surface to install.

Brookfield Community School, Southampton

The Priory
School, Hitchin

Football Foundation
3G Pitch
Construction

Earlier in the year we completed
this full size, 3G pitch
construction for The Priory
School in partnership with the
Football Foundation.

The project was delivered jointly The Priory School, Hitchin
through the Winter by the CLS
Sports Midlands team and the
CLS Sports North-West team.
Well done to all who were
involved.

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Welshpool Church In
Wales Primary School,
Synthetic Turf Pitch Wales
Refurbishment
Natural Turf Pitch Renovation
This project we have recently completed involved
the refurbishment of a full-sized water-based hockey After completing a series of natural turf
pitch to FIH global standards. renovations at Llanfair United a few years
ago, we were contacted by Powys County
The original shock-pad that was in place beneath Council to renovate an existing pitch at a
the synthetic grass was tested to see if it could be new school site in Welshpool. The area
retained, but unfortunately it did not meet the which was once three playing fields had
specification required for FIH global standards. recently had a new school built on it,
Once the existing shock-pad was removed we then leaving one pitch, which was in need of
tested the underlying macadam which was within renovation to enable it to be fit for
tolerance (+/- 6mm under a 3m straightedge). We sporting use.
then reinstalled a new in-situ rubber shock-pad with
an increased binder content to ensure it not only met We firstly cultivated the surface and
current FIH criteria, but worked with the grass levelled the area before applying and
manufacturers product as a system. ameliorating sand into the top surface.
We will now maintain the pitch until the
The new blue synthetic grass was then laid over the grass is fully established.
new shock-pad and tucked into the existing
perimeter carpet gripper. The carpet grippers are
required on all water based pitches as there is no
sand infill to hold the carpet down.

On completion we supplied an approved
maintenance machine for in-house maintenance.

Once completed the facility was then tested to FIH
Global standards by an independent test house and
successfully passed.

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff Welshpool Church In Wales Primary School, Wales

Worthing Leisure Centre, West Crewe Alexandra
Sussex FC Stadium, Crewe

Hammer Cage Installation Natural Turf Pitch
Renovations
We have recently been back to Worthing Leisure
Centre to supply, install and undertake all the In May the CLS Sports North-West Team
construction work for a new hammer cage to World completed the stadium renovations at the
Athletics standards. This follows on from the track Crew Alexandra FC Stadium.
re-surface we carried out there 3 years ago for
Worthing Borough Council and more recently the We firstly Koro’ed off the top 20mm of the
3G pitch construction at Palantine Park. pitch and verti-drained the area to relieve
compaction of the lower rootzone. Once
We have also recently undertaken two hammer the top layer was removed it was evident
cage installations for Hill Sports at Ashdown that additional drainage in the form of
Leisure Centre, Dorset and Wyndley Leisure gravel bands were required.
Centre, Sutton Coldfield. Both were delivered to
World Athletics standards which will allow the We adapted quickly and got the required
facilities to be used for competitions. machinery to site to enable the installation
of the gravel bands. A fibre rootzone was
then spread and ameliorated into the top
80mm of the pitch profile. The pitch was
then re-seeded to complete the schedule
of renovations.

Worthing Leisure Centre, West Sussex Crewe Alexandra FC Stadium, Crewe

Perth Green, Jarrow

Football Foundation 3G Pitch Construction

This full-sized, FIFA approved 3G pitch construction in Jarrow for South Tyneside Council is progressing
well and nearing completion.

There have been several ecological considerations on this project, one of which was the relocation of a
rare butterfly called the Dingy Skipper. They have grey-brown wings with mottled brown markings and
two rows of small white spots. To protect this rare species, we were required to relocate the existing
vegetation and habitat to ensure the existing butterflies had the best chance of survival. At the start of the
contract, we constructed several butterfly friendly banks and relocated the vegetation.

We then carried out the cut and fill earthworks, drainage installation and stone layer construction. Once
tested, we then installed the macadam layer and sports fencing. We are now constructing an acoustic
fencing barrier to limit noise pollution to the nearby residential housing. To complete the project, we will
now install the synthetic turf system and provide new sports equipment. We are scheduled to hand the
project over in mid-June. Thanks go to all those who have been involved in delivering this project.

Perth Green, Jarrow Natural Turf Sports
Pitch Renovations
Middlesbrough FC Training Ground,
Hurworth The CLS Sports team have
also been busy carrying out
Natural Turf Renovation Works overseeding and verti-draining
at the following sites:
Over the past 4 weeks the CLS Sports team have carried out
the end of season renovation works on all 6 pitches at the • Fishburn Park, Whitby
Middlesbrough FC training ground. The renovation operations • Whitby Town FC
included scarifying, sand dressing, verti-draining and over • Mulgrave Sports Club
seeding. 3 pitches also had the top surface koro’ed off, sand • Marske United FC
dressing, verti-draining and over seeding. 1 pitch also had • Guisborough Town FC
200 tonnes of sand ameliorated into the top 100mm. • Guisborough Rugby Club
• Middlesbrough Rugby
We have also carried out the end of season renovation works
at the Middlesbrough FC Riverside Stadium, which was Club
required after The Killers concert.

Garforth Academy, West Alderley Park Junior Sports
Yorkshire Pitch, Cheshire

Synthetic Turf Pitch Refurbishment Natural Turf Drainage Installation

This synthetic pitch refurbishment project at In April we returned to Alderley Park for our client
Garforth Academy in Knottingley, West Richard Boothroyd and Associates to install primary
Yorkshire has recently been completed for and secondary drainage systems to their junior
the Delta Academies Trust under specialist sports pitch. The drainage system was then linked
sports pitch consultants Labosport. to a soak away on site which was designed by
Booth King, a consultant civil engineer. We then
On this project we removed the existing carried out a sand amelioration operation and
sand envelope system and installed a seeded the area to complete the project. We will
dynamic stone layer. A pre-made, rollout now maintain the pitch until it is fully established.
shock-pad was then installed and a new 3G
synthetic turf laid.

A team of specialist fencing sub-contractors
also removed the old fencing and installed a
new system under our contract.

A big thank you to all involved.

Alderley Park Junior Sports Pitch, Cheshire

Herne Bay Cricket Ground, Kent

Cricket Ground Construction

This natural turf cricket ground construction project
we completed last year is now fully established and
was handed over to the client last week. The first
cricket match was held on Saturday with great
success. We hope the cricket club enjoy their new
facilities.

Garforth Academy, West Yorkshire Herne Bay Cricket Ground, Kent

Verdin Exchange Playing Field, Cheshire

Natural Turf Sports Pitch Construction

We have recently started this natural turf sports pitch construction project at the Verdin Exchange in
Winsford, Cheshire. Here we are reprofiling the site and constructing two full sized football pitches and
five smaller pitches. This forms part of a wider residential housing development on the site.

A massive 42,000m2 of sub-formation has now been trimmed, along with the reapplication of the topsoil.
We will now install the main drains, inspection chambers and lateral drains.

Once the primary drainage system is complete we will then ameliorate and install Koro top drains to
19,000m2. We will also install sand grooves to 8,000m2.

Verdin Exchange Playing Field, Cheshire

Lime Tree Primary Academy, Manchester Lime Tree Primary Academy, Manchester

Natural Turf Sports Pitch Construction

This project, for main contractor Laing O-Rourke
in Sale, Manchester, involved the construction of
a natural turf pitch which had previously been
used by the main contractor as a compound area.

Laing O’Rourke firstly removed the stone sub-
base before we started our schedule of works.
This involved de-compacting the sub formation
using a dozer and ripper attachment.

The area was then trimmed before topsoil was
applied to the new pitch area. The pitch was then
cultivated and ameliorated with sand. A pre-seed
fertiliser was then spread and seed applied in
three directions with a dimple seeder.

The Arc Leisure Centre, Chesterfield

Football Foundation 3G Pitch Construction

This FIFA accredited 3G pitch project was fully constructed from start to finish by CLS staff. It
involved an initial cut and fill earthworks operation and the formation of bunds with the installation of
acoustic fencing on top. A full drainage system, aggregate stone layer, macadam base and synthetic
turf surfacing were then installed along with floodlighting, and sports fencing to complete the facility.

The project has now been handed over to the client and looks fantastic. The project is a credit to all
of the CLS site staff who worked to deliver a great facility during very difficult weather conditions.

The Arc Leisure Centre, Chesterfield

Serlby Park Academy,
Doncaster

Synthetic Turf MUGA Serlby Park Academy, Doncaster
Refurbishment

We have recently completed this Multi Use Games
Area (MUGA) refurbishment for the Delta
Academies Trust in Doncaster.

The project involved the removal of the existing
synthetic turf and underlying shock-pad before a
new in-situ rubber shock-pad and 3G synthetic turf
system were installed. Timber kickboards were
also fitted to the existing fencing to reduce the
migration of the rubber infill.

This project was mostly fulfilled by a team of
approved sub-contractors with the finishing touches
and reinstatement carried out by Paddy Iley and Ian
Marron. Well done to them for ensuring a tidy
project was handed over to the client.

Glebe Farm School, Milton Keynes

Synthetic Turf Pitch and Natural Turf Pitch Constructions

The North-East and North-West teams returned to this site in April after wet weather put the project on
hold in Winter. Both teams worked in collaboration to install top drains to 33,000m2 before applying a
rootzone layer. A pre-seed fertiliser was then applied before the whole area was seeded. The natural turf
pitch works are now complete, and we will maintain the area until fully established.

Work is also progressing well on the full size 3G pitch, which has now started for this newly built school.

Gelbe Farm School, Milton Keynes

The Fieldgate Centre, Basingstoke

Natural Turf Drainage Installation

Since the drier weather of Spring, we have returned
to this site in Basingstoke to fraise mow and re-
seed the pitches at the Fieldgate Centre before
handing them over to the client.

Well done to all who have been involved on The Fieldgate Centre, Basingstoke
completing this project.

Wigan Lane, Chorley Kingsbrook Secondary
School, Aylesbury
Natural Turf Pitch Improvements
3G Pitch, Macadam MUGA,
We have recently started this natural turf pitch improvement Synthetic Cricket Wicket and
project for Chorley Council at The Wigan Lane Playing Natural Turf Pitch Construction
Fields. This forms part of a wider development by the
council which will include the construction of a small CLS are now back on site after this
pavilion, car parking and access improvements. project was put on pause in
September last year due to wet
Our work will include remodelling of the contours on site to weather.
improve the gradients and levels of evenness, along with
the provision of a new primary and secondary drainage This phase of the project involves the
installation which will lead to on-site soakaways. We will construction of a second natural turf
then also seed the area and maintain it until it is fully pitch, a full size 3G pitch, a
developed. The improved playing pitch area is intended to macadam MUGA, a synthetic cricket
provide for a variety of pitch layouts and game formats net system and a long jump facility.
which will be used primarily by Adlington JFC. All are now well under way and the
project is progressing well.

Wigan Lane, Chorley Kingsbrook Secondary School, Aylesbury

St. Aidan’s C of E High
School, Harrogate

Synthetic Turf Pitch Construction

In October we started this 3G synthetic St. Aidan’s C of E High School, Harrogate
turf pitch construction project at St Aidan’s
C of E High School in Harrogate under
design consultants Notts Sport.

After overcoming several challenges such
as poor ground formation and synthetic
turf quality issues, we have now
completed the project and handed it over
to the client.

BEAP Community Park End Primary School,
Partnership, Bolton Middlesbrough

Synthetic Turf MUGA Construction MUGA Construction and MUGA
Refurbishment
CLS Sports were appointed to install this
small MUGA with recesses and spectator We have recently carried out this project for
areas. We firstly excavated the existing hard Middlesbrough Borough Council at Park End
standing area and removed the arisings from Primary School. It involved the refurbishment of
site. We then trimmed the existing formation their existing macadam MUGA by carrying out
to the correct grades using laser guided drainage improvements and installing a
equipment. A carrier drain running widthways polymeric overlay surfacing. This type of
down the centre of the facility was then surfacing is made from rubber granules and
installed, along with lateral drains running provides shock absorbing properties.
across the length. A 300mm free drainage
aggregate sub-base, macadam layer, We then constructed a new MUGA with blue
prefabricated shock-pad and 4G unfilled synthetic turf surfacing.
synthetic grass system were then installed.

Perimeter fencing and a pitch divider
completed the facility along with a floodlighting
system to illuminate the facility to 200 LUX.

Along with this outdoor facility, we also
refurbished an indoor area. This element of
the project involved the removal of the existing
sand dressed surface, installation of a new
shock-pad and a new sand dressed grass
system with lines for badminton, 5v5 football
and volleyball.

BEAP Community Partnership, Bolton Park End Primary School, Middlesbrough

Scarborough Rugby Club, Yorkshire

Natural Turf Drainage Installation

In early April we started a natural turf drainage improvement job at Scarborough Rugby Club on two full
size rugby pitches. We installed a series of lateral drains at ten meter centres which split the existing
system to create a lateral system at five meter centres. We then installed sand slits at two meter
spacings to further aid the drainage. Sand dressing and over-seeding operations were then carried out
and 180 meters of cut off drain was also installed. Whilst on site we were also asked to sand dress and
over-seed their main pitch and the second team pitch.

Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre, Lancashire Upcoming

Football Foundation 3G Pitch Constructions Projects
Our project at Withy Grove Park for South Ribble Borough Council
restarted at the beginning of May as the weather improved. Here Projects which will have
we are constructing two full size, FIFA accredited, 3G pitches. recently started or are
The cut and fill earthworks operation was finally completed when commencing shortly include:
the weather allowed. Some soft areas were identified so a geogrid
system was installed to firm up the ground. We also installed a • Rodborough School,
heavy-duty geotextile to the whole area. A new drainage system Surrey, Football
was then installed which discharges through a hydro-brake flow Foundation 3G Pitch
control into the adjacent brook to the South of the site. Construction
Pitch 2 (the pitch furthest from the pavilion) will be constructed to
meet World Rugby performance requirements. This will consist of • Magnus Academy,
a 250mm aggregate sub-base, 22mm in-situ rubber shock-pad Nottinghamshire,
and a 50mm 3G grass. Pitch 1 will consist of a 250mm sub-base, Synthetic Turf Pitch
40mm open textured macadam and a 50mm 3G grass. So far the Refurbishment
aggregate sub-base has been installed to both pitches.
At present the 4.5m twin bar sports fencing is also being installed • Crewe Alexandra in the
to the outer perimeter of both facilities with the side adjacent to the Community, Cheshire,
M6 motorway raised to 8m high. Synthetic Turf Pitch
Boot scrapers, anti-contamination grills and kickboards will also be Refurbishment
installed to both pitches to reduce rubber granule (microplastic)
migration into the wider environment. This is now a requirement • Ysgol Y Grango, Wales,
on all Football Foundation projects to ensure all appropriate steps Synthetic Turf Pitch
are taken to contain the rubber granules within the pitch perimeter. Refurbishment
We are expected to complete this project by end of June.
• Ysgol Rhosnesni, Wales,
Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre, Lancashire Synthetic Turf Pitch
Refurbishment

• Northallerton
Environmental
Enhancement Project,
North Yorkshire, Hard
and Soft Landscaping and
Woodland Management

• Abergele Leisure Centre,
North Wales, Synthetic
Turf Pitch Refurbishment

• Chester-le-Street, County
Durham, Riverside Sports
Facility, Double 3G Pitch
Construction

• UCLAN, Lancashire,
Athletics Tracks
Refurbishment

• Longbenton Sports
Pitches, Newcastle,
Synthetic Sports Pitch
Refurbishment

• Exmouth Community
College, Exeter, Synthetic
Turf Pitch Refurbishment

Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough

Cycleway Installation
Since March we have been working in Middlesbrough town centre to install a new cycle way on Linthorpe
Road from the Park Road North to Borough Road intersections.
The project has involved the adaptation of the existing footpath, carriage way and bus stops to allow for
the creation of a new cycle lane alongside the existing carriage way. We have removed existing kerbs
and bus stops, installed new kerbs, paving slabs, macadam surfacing and re-profiled existing junctions.
The project is currently around 50% complete. It was originally a 12 week contract but it is now going to
be around 20 weeks as there have been several obstructions, such as unanticipated hard dig and old
tram lines within the working area which have delayed project progress. We have also been given a
series of additional works.
Thanks goes to Mark Scuffham for his record keeping and management of the project.

Linthorpe Road, Middlesbrough

Angrove Country Park, Angrove Country Park, North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire

Holiday Park Extension

We have been carrying out a variety of hard/
soft landscaping and infrastructure
improvements at the Angrove Country Park
after the new owners contacted us to help
with their extension plans.

We are currently constructing a new overspill
car park near the G&Tea Café, a crazy golf
course and a number of new lodge bases
along with the associated infrastructure.

Due to the quality of workmanship delivered
by the team on site we also secured a large
amount of additional extension work which
was required to be delivered to a strict
deadline for an opening date.

A massive thank you must go to all those
who have worked on this site throughout the
project. You worked tirelessly to ensure we
met the strict opening deadline, working late
nights and weekends. Thank you to
everyone who has contributed.

The Pines, Runswick Bay

Static Caravan Park Construction

Over the past couple of months, we have carried The Pines, Runswick Bay
out this static caravan park extension at The
Pines Holiday Park in Runswick Bay. The
project involved the construction of 6 new bays
and the installation of the associated services on
an open field site.

Terrible weather hampered the works, but Paul
Laidler and Curtis Harrison persevered and
finished the project. The client was very pleased
with the end outcome and has asked for us to
quote for another development for them in the
Whitby area. Well done lads.

Beyond Housing, Redcar and Cleveland

Hard and Soft Landscaping

Jamie Trenholme & Lee Wilson have continued to work hard for Beyond Housing carrying out
various garden transformations. The list of work from Beyond keeps coming in thick and fast and is
testament to the great work they are delivering.

Various Residential Houses, Redcar and Cleveland Sembcorp,
Redcar
Various Industrial Sites, North East
Landscaping
Grounds Maintenance Improvements

Now the Spring is upon us we have commenced our annual We have recently carried
grounds maintenance contracts across the region. These sites out a variety of landscaping
include; PD Ports (Teesside), Caterpillar Track Pad Factory improvements, repairs, and
(Skinningrove), Tata Steel (Hartlepool), Beyond Housing (Redcar maintenance across the
& Cleveland) and Conoco Phillips (Seal Sands). Thanks to Mark Sembcorp site. Great work
Frankish, Peter Czimer, Owen Darbyshire and Dave Newton who from Jamie and Lee who
have been working to fulfil these contracts over the last month. It have delivered to the
is great to see Mark back to work after his long time spent in client’s expectations.
James Cook Hospital.

Hire Update New Tachograph
Regulations
We have continued to invest in our hire fleet with new
trailers and forklifts having arrived in the last couple of For those employees who are required
months. We also took delivery of ten New Holland to record their time on a tachograph,
T5.110s from Russell Farm Machinery a couple of weeks there are new regulations you must be
ago, all of which have gone straight out on hire. aware of.
The CLS Selfdrive team have secured lots of new
contracts around the UK. These have included: The recording of sickness, annual leave
• A 3 year hire of a forklift and 3 trailers to Brand and other work must now be recorded
for the previous 28 calendar days. As a
Infrastructure on a project in Northwich. driver you are required to record every
• 2 tractors and 12 trailers for a shutdown for Phillips 66 minute of every hour of every day,
whether driving, undertaking other
at their Humber Refinery site. work, taking daily rest, weekly rest,
• Forklifts and trailers have also been supplied to a holiday or even sick leave. This must
be done on one of the three recognised
number of Ineos sites in Scotland. recording measures, which are:
• All of our grass cutters have also been in high demand • Digital tachograph
• Analogue tachograph
now the grass cutting season is back in full swing. • Printout from the tachograph with

New Holland Tractor Delivery the driver’s details printed on the
front. There should be no breaks in
the activity print outs.

Drivers cannot record working time on
timesheets, weekly logs, mobile
devices, wage records or spare
tachograph rolls. If you are recording
sick leave or annual leave on analogue
charts you will need one chart for each
day.

Fines include £300 for tachograph
infringements and drivers can be fined
for up to five offences at one time,
resulting in a £1,500 fine. If in doubt,
please ask. Training can be provided
and will go towards Driver CPC training.

Speeding and Dangerous Driving is not Tolerated

Last month we received a call from a member of the general public. The call was to complain at the
manner in which a company van had dangerously cut in front of them on a slip road. This member of
the public was so shocked that they informed the company that the footage contained on the dash
cam would be sent to us and the police as ‘it was the worst driving they had ever seen’.

May we remind you that you represent the company at all times during working hours. One of the
largest advertisements we have is the company fleet of vehicles. If you are found to drive in a
dangerous way risking your life, that of your colleagues and the public, you will be disciplined and
may be banned from driving company vehicles. Excessive speeding and dangerous driving will not
be tolerated.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety Management PPE

Thankfully it looks like the good weather is returning, and
we can get down to a busy working period again. Please
all still keep health and safety at the forefront of your
thoughts. All of you who use plant and machinery have
daily checks to carry out and record, either on paper or
through the site tablets. If there are any issues with plant
and machinery these MUST be raised with the workshop
as instructed on the paperwork or through the online form.

As the sun lifts its head above the clouds some of you may
be tempted to wear sleeveless clothing or shorts. This is
NOT allowed, CLS clothing is given to you as protective
work wear. If any of your clothing is ripped or damaged it
may contribute to you having an accident. Please report
any damaged clothing or PPE to your supervisor.

Please ensure that you are wearing the correct PPE for
the task in hand including, but not limited to:
• Hi-vis clothing
• Company uniform (in good order with no rips)
• Head protection
• Protective footwear
• Eye protection (the correct type for the task)
• Ear defenders or plugs (the correct type for the task)
• Gloves (the correct type for the task)

Please remember you are all health and safety
monitors. Keeping safe is a responsibility for us all.
If you notice something happening that is not safe
please speak out.

Please protect yourself, fellow workers and members
of the public.

Drug and Alcohol Tests at Work

We will once again be undertaking random drug and alcohol tests on all sites, including the Park
Farm Head Office. The use of illegal drugs is unacceptable. The incapacity for work or poor
performance at work due to the influence of alcohol, the possession or the taking of intoxicants or
illegal drugs is viewed as gross misconduct. In these instances you will be liable to summary
dismissal (ie dismissal without notice).

You don't have to be on illegal drugs to be impaired to drive or carry out other tasks at work.
Prescription or over-the-counter medicines can also impair your ability to drive. If you’re taking
medicines, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or a healthcare professional before driving or operating
any machinery. Please carry the drug instruction leaflet for any medication you may be taking. Prior
to undertaking a company drugs and alcohol test all employees will be asked if they are taking
medication of any kind. If you are on medication please ensure that you inform the tester before the
test is carried out.

Health and Safety

Health and Safety Essentials and the H.S.E.

We all know what is expected of us on a daily basis however we should not get complacent where safety
is concerned. It is essential that all of us continue to carry out the established procedures in the following
areas:

• Carry out and RECORD daily vehicle and plant checks.
• Report all defects.
• Do not operate plant and equipment unless you are trained and competent.
• When working on all sites ensure you are aware of and follow the method statements, risk

assessments and COSHH paperwork relating to the work you are undertaking.
• Ensure that sites are maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
• Report all accidents, near misses and potential hazards to your supervisor.
• Always wear the correct protective clothing.
• Always record the use of any portable powered hand tool on your timesheet.

In the last month we have had an unscheduled inspection at Park Farm from the HSE. The two inspectors
looked over our records including site safety paperwork, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and
plant check sheets to name but a few. CLS was able to demonstrate that we have processes in place to
keep all who work for CLS and all of whom we come into contact with safe. We must continue to keep up
the good work by carrying out all the required checks and recording all that is requested off you on the
forms given. If in doubt, please ask for help.

It is worth remembering that the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) may not only prosecute employers,
but employees may also be subject to prosecution dependant on the circumstances of any incident where
an injury occurs.

Toolbox Talks Toolbox Talks

Toolbox talks take a small amount of time to carry out and
can definitely help provide a safer working environment.
The series of toolbox talks below should be carried out over
the next month:
• TBT040 – Buried Services
• TBT058 – Weil’s Disease
• TBT052 – Environmental Nuisance
• TBT060 – Trailers and Implements
• TBT054 – Waste Management
• TBT061 – Operated Plant – Safe Access & Egress

Toolbox talks should be carried out by all employees at all
levels not just supervisory or management staff. Records
of all toolbox talks must be handed to your supervisor/
manager (they have all the paperwork you need) or record
using the app on the site pads.

If you require further guidance or assistance, please
contact Jason Smithies via phone (01642 488328) or email
([email protected]).

Health and Safety

Working in the Summer Sun Construction Site

The British Summer has arrived and there’s potential for the Safety During
temperatures to exceed 25 degrees Celsius! Construction sites are
places that are often very exposed to the sun, lacking any kind of Summer Holidays
natural shade. Therefore, it is vital that you take on board the
following to ensure your safety whilst working on a construction site It’s understandable that parents
during the summer: want their children to come away
from their screens, whether that
Regularly Apply Sun Lotion be TVs, tablets or phones. They
want their kids to get some fresh
This one should be obvious, especially if you have a pale air and enjoy the outdoors.
complexion. Applying sun cream at regular intervals (every two Construction sites can be seen
hours or so), is important so your skin is protected from the UV as a form of entertainment for
rays emitted from the sun. If you don’t do this your body will kids. Put your young person hat
overheat very quickly and you will increase the likelihood of sun on for a second. All the climbing
stroke tenfold! Not to mention the risk of sun burn. possibilities, pretending to drive
Taking regular breaks from working in the sun is also very excavators, dumpers, fork lifts
important, so make sure you set time aside every couple of and tractors. It seems pretty
hours to apply sun-cream. appealing doesn’t it?

Water, Water, Water During 2019-2020 there were 4
members of the public fatally
Energy drinks and other fizzy soft drinks are popular beverages injured which involved
within the construction industry, however these products provide construction sites.
little in the way of hydration. Water is your friend, and especially
due to the physical nature of your work, is vital to your body’s While all in CLS are continuing to
performance and overall health. If you’re working in construction try and improve health and safety
in the height of summer, you should really be aiming to consume around all our locations, there are
more than 2 litres of water per day at the very least. still improvements to be made.
We must as a team ensure that
Have a Good Size Breakfast and Nutritious Foods site boundary fencing is checked
Whoever came up with the phrase ‘breakfast is the most at the end of each day and these
important meal of the day’ certainly wasn’t kidding… Having a checks are recorded. As part of
good sized nutritious breakfast which is low in sugar and fat will these checks, we are looking for
kick-off your day in the best way possible and ensure your body any breaches or attempted
has enough fuel for you to reach your lunch break, eg low sugar breaches. We also need to
cereal, fruit or scrambled eggs. check that there are enough
When you do take lunch, eat food that is low in unsaturated fat construction site warning signs to
and preservatives. You don’t want your body to be processing ensure the public are aware of
high-calorie foods when working in these conditions. Instead the dangers beyond the fence.
choose lean, high protein foods (ie chicken or turkey), as well as
foods rich in vitamins and minerals (ie salad and vegetables). We also need to ensure all open
excavations within a site
And finally, as a part of a CLS team, you should all be looking out for boundary are made safe with the
each other. Learn what the early signs of heat stroke are and keep a use of barriers or fencing. It’s not
watch out for any colleagues who might be showing these signs as acceptable just to put a pallet
they work. Actively practicing these suggestions will help ensure that over a hole and think you’ve
you stay safe during the hot summer months. made it safe.

Let’s all keep safe and protect
our sites and excavations with
suitable physical barriers.

Announcements

Please do not dispose of household Yard Security
waste at Park Farm
When bringing any plant, equipment
No household waste should be brought to the yard for and vehicles back to the yard they
disposal. Our general waste skip has been filled far more must be stored in the main compound
often than usual and our costs of waste removal have within the green gates. Please do not
significantly risen. This is an accumulation of people not leave any plant, equipment or
using the skip for the correct waste and people bringing vehicles within the staff car park area
household items and rubbish in for disposal. as this is not a secure area.
If you have household waste you need to get rid of, please
take it to your local council recycling centre.

New Uniform Policy

It is important that all employees maintain a professional standard of dress and wear the correct
company uniform. We are therefore introducing a Uniform Fair Usage Policy for all site based and
workshop employees.

The policy has been created using feedback from employees and will ensure all site and workshop
based employees get a fair amount of uniform per year to ensure a professional and smart image.
The policy will set out what your yearly entitlement is, and how to order new uniform online.

There will no longer be any stock held at Park Farm. All stock will be ordered in
specifically to your requirements and there will be a 10 day turnaround time.

A copy of the new policy and full details of how to order will be circulated to all managers this week
and a toolbox talk will be carried out to ensure all employees receive instructions of the new system.

CLS Welcome Karen Thompson CLS Selfdrive Welcome
and Lisa Hill Richard Snowdon and
Lee Brown
We would like to wish a warm welcome to Karen
Thompson who has joined our Commercial Team as CLS Selfdrive would like to welcome
our Company Buyer and Lisa Hill who has joined the Richard Snowdon and Lee Brown to
Accounts and Admin Team. the team. Both Richard and Lee have
adapted well to working in the CLS
Karen joined us in February at the start of our busiest Selfdrive workshop. Richard has
season and has hit the ground running. Her proven he is more than capable of
organised and efficient approach makes her a great turning his hand to anything when it
asset to our team. comes to our diverse fleet and likes
that he is working on something
Lisa, who joined us just last week will mainly be different every day. Lee is checking all
working alongside Sarah, Lisa, Lyndsey and Sonia, equipment for damage as it comes
but is here to assist everyone with purchase ledger, back into the yard from contracts or
general office duties and admin once she is settled in. hires and then cleaning them prior to
them going into the workshop.
We wish them both every success in their new roles.