Search results G Glossary GLOSSARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS Genetically Modified Organisms - organisms which have been modified by humans through the artificial manipulation of the DNA of animals, plants or micro-organisms. Geothermal Energy - a renewable energy source using... 19-glossary-g W Glossary GLOSSARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS WAC – Waste Acceptance Criteria – every landfill site, inert, non-hazardous or hazardous can only accept waste that meets specified criteria and it may be necessary to test waste proposed to be deposited to... 19-glossary-w Personal protective equipment Lead Personal protective equipment Where exposure to lead dust, fume, etc. cannot adequately be controlled, suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) should be provided (see PPE). Appropriate PPE will include: Protective clothing which will eliminate... C7-personal-protective-equipment Procedures Lead Procedures If the risk assessment shows that the exposure to lead is unlikely to be significant, then it is only necessary to record: The source and form of the lead Precautions being taken A statement that no further risk assessment is necessary. Before... C7-procedures High or Very Low Temperature Provision and Use of Work Equipment 13. High or Very Low Temperature Every employer shall ensure that work equipment, parts of work equipment and any article or substance produced, used or stored in work equipment which, in each case, is at a high or very low... B6-high-or-very-low-temperature Borehole Sites and Operations Regulations 1995 Synopsis of Other Legislation Borehole Sites and Operations Regulations 1995 These regulations apply to the extraction of minerals by borehole, to prospecting with a view to extraction by borehole and to prospecting by borehole with a view to extraction by other... B7-borehole-sites Introduction Work at height Appendix 1 - Tube and Fittings Scaffolding Independent tied scaffolds Introduction Tied independent scaffolding typically provides access to a building façade and is perhaps the most commonly-used type of access scaffolding. An independent... E5-tied-introduction Means of arresting falls - use of harnesses Work at height Means of arresting falls - use of harnesses Fall Arrest Systems and Safety harnesses Harnesses are part of a fall arrest system which includes a number of different elements. Details on fall arrest systems, including use and maintenance, can be... E5-safety-harnesses Trenches Excavation Trenches Standard solutions can normally be applied up to depth of 6m, provided that the excavation is in non-water bearing ground. In all other situations, designed solution must be used. Standard solutions The use of standard solutions in trench... E7-trenches Inclined Hoists Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Hoists Inclined hoists These hoists are normally erected, dismantled and moved about the site by the operator and may be subject to misuse. It is necessary to ensure that the operator is fully aware of the hazards of... E12-inclined-hoists 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
