Search results PCBs Demolition Health hazards PCBs PCBs (Polychlorinated Biphenyls) are toxic substances which were used as dielectric filler fluids in electrical transformers, capacitors, cables and are still used in some refrigeration and heating equipment. It is... E6-pcbs Related Safety Aspects Excavation Related safety aspects Apart from safety requirements directly associated with the support of excavations, the following matters must also be considered: Safe access being provided by proprietary staircase Means of access Safe means of access... E7-related-safety-aspects General Precautions Explosives Use of explosives Shot firing General precautions Before explosives are used on any particular site, a written system of work, applicable specifically to that site, should be prepared. The responsibilities of persons with specific duties, such as... E8-general-precautions Tunnelling And Shaft Sinking Explosives Use of explosives Tunnelling and shaft sinking The following additional precautions are relevant to tunnelling and shaft sinking: Storage Where it is necessary to store explosives in the tunnel between blasting operations, proper reserve stations... E8-tunnelling-and-shaft-sinking Training and Competence Work On Roofs Training and competence for roof workers Roof work is potentially dangerous and roof workers need appropriate knowledge, skills and experience to carry out roof work safely and competently. Employees with many years experience in the industry may... E9-training Legal Requirements Work Over Water Legal requirements particular to work over water The Docks Regulations and the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations, in certain circumstances, can apply. In addition, the Merchant Shipping Acts, and related Merchant Shipping Regulations,... E10-legal-requirements Lifebouys Rescue Lines Work Over Water Rescue equipment Lifebuoys and rescue lines MCA approved lifebuoys, or rescue lines, should be set at intervals along the workings. The lifebuoys must be checked to ensure that they are long enough to allow for the state of the tide, height... E10-lifebouys-rescue-lines Rescue Safety Boats Work Over Water Rescue equipment Rescue/safety boats Suitable rescue boat or safety boats will be needed in most situations when working over or near to tidal or flowing water. The boat provided should be of appropriate size and power as required by tidal/current... E10-rescue-safety-boats Rotary Bored Piling Piling Piling techniques Rotary Bored piling This technique involves specialist piling equipment that bores a hole which, depending on ground conditions may be lined (cased). Relatively short rotating boring tools are used which are withdrawn from the ground... E11-rotary-bored-piling Safety Of Site Personnel Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Fork Lifts and Telescopic Materials Handlers Safety of site personnel On sites operating fork lifts, all personnel must be fully instructed in the safe systems of work laid down for their protection, and must observe... E12-safety-of-site-personnel 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
