Search results Health risks Respirable Crystalline Silica Health risks Exposure to RCS can cause several health conditions including silicosis and lung cancer. Silicosis is a form of pneumoconiosis – a progressive, degenerative respiratory disease which causes crippling... c6-health-risks Control Respirable Crystalline Silica Control The 2020 workplace exposure limit in the UK is 0.1mg/m3 per 8 hour working day. However there is growing evidence that this exposure level is not safe, and therefore more needs to be done to control the risks. There... c6-control Other harmful substances DEMOLITION Health hazards Other harmful substances For example ozone depleting substances (ODS), hydrocarbons, heavy metals etc. must also be identified as part of the PCI and handled safely and effectively in accordance with COSHH. Respirable crystalline... e6-other-harmful-substances Introduction Fire Construction Work in Occupied / ‘Live’ Premises Those projects in an existing building or site, particularly where it is occupied by the Client at the same time as project or construction works are being undertaken, will require careful planning... e3-introduction-cwolp Key issues in the selection and use of eye protection. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Eye Protection Key issues in the selection and use of eye protection Some of the key points to be aware of and to ensure are covered by the risk assessment and instructions to the wearers are: Ensure that the type of eye... e17-key-issues-in-the-selection-and-use-of-eye-protection. England, Scotland and Wales Documentation Register of Legislation England, Wales and Scotland Most recent changes are shown in blue. Please note this Register does not attempt to include all the secondary legislation pertinent to the new Building Safety Act but just the legislation relevant... b8-register-of-legislation-ews 10.6.3 Reducing pollution from Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM)in London Nuisance 10.6 AIR POLLUTION 10.6.3 Reducing pollution from Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) in London As part of the Control of Dust and Emissions during Construction and Demolition SPG, the London Mayor introduced new standards to reduce pollution emissions... 10-6-3-reducing-pollution-from-non-road-mobile-machinery 9.5 Storage and distribution of solid materials MATERIALS MATERIAL STORAGE 9.5 Storage and distribution of solid materials Storage locations for materials must be carefully considered. A company can be held responsible for potentially polluting substances present on site and could therefore be prosecuted... 09-5-storage-and-distribution-of-solid-materials 9.2.5 Topsoil and Subsoil MATERIALS 9.2 Material Selection 9.2.5 Topsoil and Subsoil Topsoil is an essential and non-renewable resource because it takes many hundreds or even thousands of years to develop the complex organic structures necessary for its fertility. Healthy topsoil... 09-2-5-topsoil-and-subsoil Introduction Fire Fire Risk Assessment The RRO states the Responsible Person is required to carry out a ‘suitable and sufficient’ fire risk assessment and must keep a record of their completed fire risk assessment. The objective of a fire risk assessment is to... e3-introduction-fra 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
