Search results Types of Respirators PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Types of Respirators Inhaled air is drawn through a medium that is designed to remove most of the contaminant. It is imperative that the correct medium is used for the particular contaminant and, where dust and fibres are concerned,... E17-respirators 10.5.3.1 Noise and Vibration Monitoring Nuisance 10.5 CONSTRUCTION GOOD PRACTICE 10.5.3 Preventing or Reducing Nuisance 10.5.3.1 Noise and Vibration Where project operations are identified as being sufficiently close to sensitive receptors, noise and/or vibration readings should be undertaken... 10-5-3-1-noise-and-vibration-monitoring Monitoring and Review Managing Health and Safety in a Construction Business The Principal Elements of a Good Management System Monitoring and Review The policy statement must be kept up to date (e.g. reviewed annually or a significant change in the organisations undertakings). Practically,... a1-monitoring-and-review Control measures Lead Control measures As with all industrial health hazards, exposure to lead should be prevented. Where this is not reasonably practicable, exposure should be adequately controlled. There are several strategies which can be applied which may limit the amount... C7-control-measures Dust Woodworking Machines Health hazards Dust The dusts generated during wood machining are subject to the COSHH Regulations and the exposure of persons to such substances should be formally assessed (see the The control of Hazardous Substances section). Hardwood... D4-dust Toxic Woods Woodworking Machines Health hazards Toxic woods In addition to the general health risks associated with wood dusts, some woods also have toxic effects. The toxicity of a wood is is specific to a wood species. Knowing the exact species is important in establishing... D4-toxic-woods Risks And Hazards Roadworks Risks and hazards The risks to operatives and to members of the public can result in injuries caused by the following hazards: Burns and fire risks Many bituminous materials are supplied and used in hot form. Bearing in mind that hot rolled asphalt... E20-risks-and-hazards Hazards Specialist/Specific Processes, Risks and Components Grit blasting Hazards Grit blasting may be carried out using either a dry or wet process. The former involves blowing abrasive grit, under air pressure, to scour away the surfaces, causing both dust and noise.... E24-hazards Information, instruction and training given to employees, including supervisors Asbestos Appendix 3 - Information, Instruction and Training Information, instruction and training given to employees, including supervisors The CAR 2012 specifies information, instruction and training which needs to be provided to if the employee is or is liable... c5-appendix-3-employers-and-supervisors 13.10.1 Monitoring Controlled Waters WATER 13.10 CONSTRUCTION GOOD PRACTICE 13.10.1 Monitoring Controlled Waters It is good practice to carry out monitoring of adjacent watercourses prior to works commencing on site, even if it is not a condition of the planning consent. These records may also... 13-10-1-monitoring-controlled-waters 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
