Search results Erection and delivery of MCWPs Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWP) Erection and delivery of MCWPs Installation / Alteration / Transfer and Dismantling The installer (Supplier) will be responsible for safe positioning, installation, alteration,... E12-platforms-erection-and-delivery-of-mcwps Portable Tools Electricity Portable Tools 230 volt tools are not to be used on site other than in designated / planned areas for fixed equipment e.g. circular saws or specialist equipment subject to a risk assessment. 400 volt portable tools require a dedicated... E13-portable-tools Charging of MEWPS Electricity Charging of MEWPS Charging of MEWPs (and all battery plant and tools) must be planned and managed. Ensure: Use of cables with minimum conductor size of 2.5mm². Fly-leads are a maximum 2.5m length. Extension cables should not be used... E13-charging-of-mewps Systemic effects Welding and Cutting Hazards associated with welding Systemic effects The fumes from galvanised metals, lead coated or other toxic metals such as cadmium may affect not only the respiratory system, but also the rest of the body. They can in some cases, for example,... E14-systemic-effects Cold Chisels Portable Tools Hand Tools Cold chisels Chisel and bolster cutting edges should be kept sharp and the original shape and angle maintained. Resharpened chisels should be suitably hardened and tempered to keep them in safe working condition. Chisel heads... D2-cold-chisels Pliers Portable Tools Hand Tools Pliers Pliers should only be used when there are no other tools for the job. Slip-joint pliers are meant for gripping round objects only. Pliers, misused as spanners, damage nuts and bolts. Pliers are not designed as nail pullers or... D2-pliers Air Grinders Portable Tools Power Tools Air grinders The following basic requirements should be observed whenever these tools are purchased or hired: Air grinders must be fitted with effective governors which, where appropriate must be properly maintained; the... D2-air-grinders Chain Saws Portable Tools Electrically Operated Tools Chain saws Chain saw accidents are rarely trivial. The tool can kill and is more than capable of severing an arm or leg. It is essential, therefore, that operators are properly trained and supervised. Before use, a... D2-chain-saws Drilling Rigs Static Plant and Equipment Specific Items Drilling rigs Surface drilling rigs, including augers, are used in the work of site investigation, sample recovery and testing, well drilling, and other geotechnical processes such as ground stabilisation and anchorage.... D3-drilling-rigs References Static Plant and Equipment References Legislation Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Lifting... D3-references 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43
