Search results Health Hazards Maintenance Risk Management and Work Control Health hazards Persons involved in maintenance work are exposed to many of the same health hazards that face operatives in the rest of the construction industry. In addition, they may be exposed to additional health... E22-health-hazards HVAC – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Health and Safety in Offices HVAC – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Ventilation is the process of changing or replacing air in any space to control temperature or remove any combination of moisture, odours, smoke, heat, dust, airborne bacteria,... E23-hvac Precautions Specialist/Specific Processes, Risks and Components Grit blasting Precautions Precautions to be observed for both dry and wet abrasive blasting, including the use of non-siliceous grits, are as follows: Operator The operator using the air pressure gun, which... E24-grit-precautions References Specialist/Specific Processes, Risks and Components Grit blasting References Legislation Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 Noise at Work Regulations 1989 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Approved Code of Practice L22 Safe... E24-grit-references Thermic Lancing Specialist/Specific Processes, Risks and Components Thermic lancing Introduction A thermic lance or "burning bar" consists of a length of iron or mild steel pipe, usually about 3 metres long which is threaded at one end and packed with strands of iron wire.... E24-thermic-lancing PPE Controls Noise Considering and implementing control measures PPE Controls Hearing protection should be issued to employees: Where extra protection is needed above what can be achieved using noise control As a short-term measure while other methods of controlling... C3-PPE-controls Designing Out Risk CDM Regulations Designers Designing Out Risk Factors that designers must take into account include the Brief (including function, time, cost and constraints), the site and location, compliance with planning conditions, codes, building regulations, industry... B4-designing-out-risk Standards Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Eye Protection Standards BS EN 166 covers eye protection for industrial purposes. This standard includes spectacles, goggles and face shields for protection against a variety of hazards. There is a sampling procedure for testing... E17-standards Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) Woodworking Machines Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) – Portable systems for use on power hand tools The following MUST be carried out look daily for signs of damage to unit. Noisy or vibrating equipment can indicate a problem. Repair any damage immediately. ... D4-local-exhaust-ventilation-lev Risks to Health Managing Health and Safety in a Construction Business The Principal Elements of a Good Management System Risks to Health Occupational health risks kill far more construction workers in the UK than those that die in accidents at work. When carrying out risk profiling... a1-risks-to-health 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
