Search results Deteriorating Atmosphere Confined Spaces Boreholes and sewers Deteriorating atmosphere Constant vigilance and continuous monitoring must be maintained to guard against the hazards of the atmosphere deteriorating during the working period. This can be accounted for by chemicals being... E2-deteriorating-atmosphere References Confined Spaces References Legislation Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 Construction (Design & Management) Regulations... E2-references Control Of Asbestos Regulations Asbestos Legislative requirements Control of Asbestos Regulations These Regulations may be cited as the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 that came into force on 6th April 2012. These Regulations revoke and replace the Control of Asbestos Regulations... C5-control-of-asbestos-regulations Designated Areas and Exclusion Zones Asbestos Working with Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) Aspects relevant to all work on asbestos containing materials Designated areas and Exclusion Zones An ‘Asbestos Area’ is an area where any employee is liable to be exposed to asbestos, unless: the... C5-designated-areas-and-exclusion-zones Confirmation Asbestos Appendix 1 - Accidental Asbestos Exposure (potential or known) Confirmation Once the Immediate Action has been taken to prevent further contamination and exposure, it is important to establish the nature and scale of the fibre release. The following... C5-confirmation What must be done about hazardous substances? The Control of Hazardous Substances What must be done about hazardous substances? The following eight principles should be followed in relation to hazardous substances: Design and operate processes and activities to minimise emission, release and spread... C2-what-must-you-do Planning Introduction Refurbishment Planning Introduction The primary rule in planning the refurbishment of old buildings is that the fabric of the building cannot be assumed to be sound. In addition to the likely differences from modern construction, it must be realised that maintenance... E21-planning-introduction Introduction Maintenance Introduction Maintenance work can be dangerous. In 2014, the HSE reported that 47% of RIDDOR reported accidents on building operations occurred during maintenance; yet the seriousness of the problem is too often underestimated by management,... E22-introduction Radiation Protection Adviser SPECIALIST/SPECIFIC PROCESSES, RISKS AND COMPONENTS Site radiography Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) The radiography company must consult and appoint a suitable RPA with up to date knowledge of the application of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and... E24-radiation-protection-adviser Confined Spaces SPECIALIST/SPECIFIC PROCESSES, RISKS AND COMPONENTS Pipe and cable freezing Hazards and precautions Confined spaces Frequently, pipefreezing applications are done in a well ventilated space, such as an open site, free to natural air movement. However, even... E24-confined-spaces 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28