Search results Communicating with enforcing authorities Emergency Planning Disaster & emergency plan Communicating with enforcing authorities It is recommended that one person should be appointed as a communication channel with any regulatory authority. They should be nominated by a senior officer of the company... E1-communicating-with-enforcing-authorities Using Brushcutter or Strimmer Portable Tools Strimmers and brushcutters Using the Brushcutter or Strimmer Always read the supplier/manufacturers operation manual/safety guide before use. A brushcutter is a long stick with a rotating blade on one end, and an engine on the other. It is useful... D2-using-brushcutter-or-strimmer Protection Against Specified Hazards Provision and Use of Work Equipment 12. Protection Against Specified Hazards (1) Every employer shall take measures to ensure that the exposure of a person using work equipment to any risk to his health or safety from any hazard specified in paragraph (3) is... B6-protection-against-specified-hazards Edge Protection Classifications with BS EN 13374 Work at height Access and Working Platforms Edge protection Edge Protection Classifications with BS EN 13374 protection. The performance requirements for the various classes are detailed within the standard BS EN 13374 as follows: CLASS A Provides protection... E5-edge-protection-classifications Safety Spectacles/Light Eye Protection Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Eye Protection Safety spectacles/ Light Eye Protection Many construction projects mandate the use of light eye protection to avoid injury from grit or incidental low velocity impact resistance to BS EN 166F (Grade 2), 45m/s.... E17-safety-spectacles-light-eye-protection Hand Protection Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hand protection Manual dexterity is lost when the hands are cold, which can lead to accidents if articles are dropped. Suitable gloves keep the hands warm and supple and should be worn for handling operations in cold weather... E17-hand-protection Protective Clothing And Equipment Specialist/Specific Processes, Risks and Components High pressure and ultra high pressure water jetting Protective clothing and equipment Normal waterproofs and Kevlar/steel toe-capped wellingtons do not offer sufficient protection to personnel for either HP... E24-pressure-protective-clothing-and-equipment How to select and test suitable RPE for employees Asbestos Appendix 2 - Protective Equipment and Clothing Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) How to select suitable RPE for employees RPE needs to be selected very carefully and in consultation with employees . Employers should also discuss it with the... c5-how-to-select-suitable-RPE-for-employees Key issues in the selection and use of eye protection. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Eye Protection Key issues in the selection and use of eye protection Some of the key points to be aware of and to ensure are covered by the risk assessment and instructions to the wearers are: Ensure that the type of eye... e17-key-issues-in-the-selection-and-use-of-eye-protection. Flat Roofs Work On Roofs Safe place of work Flat roofs Roofs with a pitch of less than 10° may be considered to be flat. Toeboards, at least 150mm high, and a main guardrail at least 1m above roof level are required at any point where a person could fall. Additionally,... E9-flat-roofs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
