Search results CFA Piling Piling Piling techniques CFA (Continuous Flight Auger) Piling With this technique specialist piling rigs screw an auger into the ground the full depth of the pile bore. Concrete is then pumped through the hollow auger stem and spoil is removed as the auger is... E11-cfa-piling Interpretation Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 2. Interpretation (1) In these Regulations, unless the context otherwise requires- "the 1974 Act" means the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; “the... B5-interpretation Passenger Hoists Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Hoists Passenger hoists All passenger hoists may be used to carry goods up to the rated SWL. The usual procedure is for the driver to travel with the goods, and his weight, calculated as a fraction of the permitted number... E12-passenger-hoists Fixed Installations Electricity Fixed Installations This includes permanent electrical installations within premises. All fixed installations should be correctly installed and constructed with correct supply rating. Correct rating of fuses, switchgear and earthing. Any additional... E13-fixed-installations Introduction Welding and Cutting Introduction Welding has been defined as the fusion of two workpieces, normally metal, by heat or by pressure or by both. The most commonly used welding processes in the construction industry are: Electric Arc Welding - in particular the... E14-introduction 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 Breaking Devices Woodworking Machines Braking Devices For each machine there must be easily accessible controls which will bring the equipment to a stop in a safe manner. This is particularly important for woodworking machines, which can run at very high speeds, and certain types... D4-breaking-devices Other Protective Clothing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Other protective clothing There are various other types of protective clothing which are applicable to the construction industry: Wet weather clothing: Jackets, trousers, leggings and one-piece suits made with PVC-coated... E17-other-protective-clothing Personnel Working On Mobile Plant and Site Transport Safe Workplaces Personnel working on vehicle routes If personnel have to work on site vehicle routes, they must be protected from the risk of being struck by construction vehicles. Suitable warnings should be displayed where drivers... D5-personnel-working-on Forward Tipping Dumpers and Dump Trucks Mobile Plant and Site Transport Specific vehicles Forward Tipping Dumpers and Dump Trucks Dumpers and dump trucks are widely used in the construction industry and as such are often involved in overturning incidents and serious near misses, the causes of which... D5-forward-tipping-dumpers-and-dump-trucks 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
