Search results Protective Clothing Equipment Work Over Water Protective clothing and equipment Safety helmets Safety helmets should be worn at all times, for operatives in designated work areas, since anyone struck on the head and then falling into water is at special risk. (for guidance on safety helmets,... E10-protective-clothing-equipment 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 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 Testing Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Thorough examination and inspection under LOLER Testing Thorough examination may include testing. The need for testing of lifting equipment should be decided by a competent person with the necessary engineering expertise... E12-testing 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 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
