Search results Classification Managing Health and Safety in a Construction Business Incident Investigation and Reporting Classification Accidents may be classified in various ways, the most common being by type. For comparison purposes, many companies will wish to use the following type... a1-classification Pre-contract Appraisal Site Logistics and Planning Pre-contract appraisal and determining requirements Prior to work starting on site, the pre-construction information should be closely studied by the Principal Contractor and the following steps taken, ensuring that, where appropriate,... a2-pre-contract-appraisal On-tool Extraction The Control of Hazardous Substances On-tool Extraction On-tool extraction is a specialised type of local exhaust ventilation (LEV) system. It has similar parts to a fixed LEV system (i.e. captor hood, extraction unit and hoses). Unlike fixed LEV systems, however,... C2-on-tool-extraction Common misuses of RPE working with Asbestos Asbestos Appendix 2 - Protective Equipment and Clothing Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Some common misuses of RPE when working with asbestos The examples below indicate some of the very serious misuses of RPE. Misuses of this kind will always result... c5-common-misuses Pre-Use checks Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Suspended Access Equipment Permanently Installed Suspended Access Equipment (PAS) Pre-Use Checks A daily checklist should be provided by the provider of the PAS. The checklist should include system specific checks... e12-pisae-pre-use-checks Common Considerations CDM Regulations Designers Common Considerations: Site layout (Block Planning) - Insufficient space between structure and boundary may restrict construction or maintenance. These design decisions are usually made by the Client, their Designers and the... b4-common-considerations Assessment Asbestos Managing Asbestos in Premises Identification, assessment and control of asbestos contained in premises Assessment Once the presence of asbestos materials within a building has been established (or presumed), the potential for fibre release must be... c5-assessment-premises Removal Asbestos Managing Asbestos in Premises Identification, assessment and control of asbestos contained in premises Removal When it is not reasonably practicable to seal an asbestos material effectively and it is likely to release dust, the decision may be to remove... c5-removal-premises Clearances and sign-offs Asbestos Working with Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) Carrying out work not requiring a licence (whether or not notifiable) Clearances and sign-offs When work with asbestos comes to an end, the work area should be thoroughly cleaned before being handed... c5-clearances-and-sign-offs Designer Understanding and Engagement CDM Regulations Health by Design Guidance for designers in ensuring health of workers during the life cycle of a structure A. Designer understanding and engagement in health and wellbeing Designer competence, training and engagement in health by design Understanding... b4-designer-understanding-and-engagement 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
