Search results Protective Clothing Equipment Work Over Water Protective clothing and equipment Safety helmets Safety helmets should be worn at all times, for operatives in designated work areas, since anyone struck on the head and then falling into water is at special risk. (for guidance on safety helmets,... E10-protective-clothing-equipment Protective Clothing Roadworks Safety precautions Protective clothing and equipment (also click here for futher information) All operatives handling bituminous materials or concrete, and all others working on roadworks sites should at all times wear: High visibility to... E20-protective-clothing Acknowledgements Introduction Acknowledgements 1st Edition published in June 2007 Members of the Construction Confederation Environmental Forum 2nd Edition published June 2013 Current Contributing Editorial Panel John Peters Consultant John Peters Consultancy Dr... 0-acknowledgements Glossary Of Terms Excavation Glossary of terms Batter (or rake) An artificial, uniform steep slope. In trenching, the angle of batter must be less than the angle of repose of the soil. Bitch A fastening of iron or steel used for securing heavy timbers... E7-glossary-of-terms Surveying The Site Portable Tools Strimmers and brushcutters Surveying the site for obstructions and establishing exclusion zones All work sites should be surveyed before commencing work. Check the working area for any obstructions, particularly in the undergrowth that may snag... D2-surveying-the-site Primary Legislation (Acts etc.) Register of Legislation 7 ECOLOGY LEGISLATION Acts - Primary Legislation Legislation Title England Wales Scotland Summary of requirements relevant to construction Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 ✓ ✓ ✓ This is the main act for... 03-7-primary-legislation-acts-etc Climbing Screen Protection Systems WORK AT HEIGHT Access and Working Platforms Edge Protection Climbing Screen Protection Systems Climbing screen protection systems enclose the perimeter of the building with screen cladding options, including steel mesh, screen, and printable plastic sheeting... e5-climbing-screen-protection-systems Dangerous Parts of Machinery Provision and Use of Work Equipment 11. Dangerous Parts of Machinery (1) Every employer shall ensure that measures are taken in accordance with paragraph (2) which are effective- to prevent access to any dangerous part of machinery or to any rotating stock-bar;... B6-dangerous-parts-of-machinery Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR) Synopsis of Other Legislation Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR) These regulations apply to all work with ionising radiation, however it is produced. This could be from an X-ray generator which only emits radiation when activated, or a radioactive substance... B7-ionising-radiations-regulations Planning and design of edge protection Work at height Access and Working Platforms Edge protection Planning and design of edge protection Edge protection systems should be provided at any location where a person might fall or where materials could fall on others. The flexibility and adaptability... E5-planning-design-of-edge 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
