Search results The work at height hierarchy of risk control - avoid, prevent, mitigate Work at Height The work at height hierarchy of risk control - avoid, prevent, mitigate Regulations 6 and 7 of the WAH Regulations deal with the duties to avoid, prevent and mitigate risks from access to and work at height. The effects of these two regulations... e5-the-work-at-height-hierarchy-of-risk-control Planning of void protection WORK AT HEIGHT Protection of voids Planning of void protection Where it is not possible to remove or reduce voids through design, then all voids whether risers, lift shafts, stairwells, inspection/valve chambers or manholes must be protected if there is... e5-planning-of-void-protection Primary Legislation (Acts etc.) Register of Legislation 6 HERITAGE LEGISLATION Acts - Primary Legislation Legislation Title England Wales Scotland Summary of requirements relevant to construction . Historic Building and Ancient Monuments Act 1953 ✓ ✓ ✓ Provides for... 03-6-primary-legislation-acts-etc Requirements of the regulations Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Requirements of the regulations Risk assessment (Regulation 3) This regulation requires employers and self-employed persons to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to workers and any... B3-requirements-of-the-regulations Sheet Piling Methods Piling Piling techniques Sheet Piling methods Impact hammers suitable ear protection must always be worn and a zone established around the equipment where suitable protection is mandatory. the driving cap... E11-sheet-piling-methods General Precautions Portable Tools Hand Tools General precautions Quality Buying sub-standard tools is a false economy. Hammers and chisels of inferior steel, chip, even shatter, when struck. Cheap punches, drifts and cold chisels quickly mushroom at the head. Cheap wrenches or... D2-general-precautions Precautions Specialist/Specific Processes, Risks and Components Lasers Precautions In line with the laser product classification philosophy, the recommendations for laser safety vary with the class of laser product in use and may be broadly summarised as follows:- Class... E24-lasers-precautions Care, maintenance and testing Asbestos Appendix 2 - Protective Equipment and Clothing Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Care, maintenance and testing of RPE The RPE must be checked to ensure it is clean and in good working order before it is given to the wearer, and before it goes... c5-care-maintenance-and-testing Appendix 2 European Protected Species ECOLOGY APPENDIX 2 European and Nationally Protected Species European Protected Species The ‘Habitats Directive’ (Council Directive 92/43/EEC) is transposed into legislation extending to England and Wales by The Conservation of Habitats and Species... 07-appendix-2-european-protected-species Temporary Works Work at height Temporary Works Introduction Temporary works are covered in Section E19. Temporary works include falsework to support arched or spanning structures to hold them in place until they can support themselves. Falsework is also often used to support... E5-temporary-works 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
