Search results About this Manual Introduction About this Manual The construction industry currently generates 8% of gross domestic product (GDP) within the United Kingdom, employs around 1.5 million people and currently uses around six tonnes of material each year for every man, woman and child.... about-this-manual Handling Containerised Loads Mobile Plant and Site Transport Handling Containerised Loads The following guidelines should be followed when handling containersied goods: Prior to Delivery of Container: Ensure the contents of the container are known - obtain a packing list from the supplier. Before... D5-handling-containerised-loads 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 Plan the lift MANUAL HANDLING, DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS Manual Handling Plan the lift It is important to plan the lift, considering the following: Where is the load to be placed? What handling aids are appropriate? Is help needed with the... C10-plan-the-lift 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 Health Hazards Construction Managing Health and Wellbeing in Construction The Effects of Work on Health Health Hazards in Construction Several health conditions are prevalent in construction. The most common are: Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) – permanent damage to... C1-health-hazards-construction Risks And Hazards Roadworks Risks and hazards The risks to operatives and to members of the public can result in injuries caused by the following hazards: Burns and fire risks Many bituminous materials are supplied and used in hot form. Bearing in mind that hot rolled asphalt... E20-risks-and-hazards Dealing with asbestos waste and residues Asbestos Working with Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) Carrying out work requiring a licence - additional requirements Dealing with asbestos waste and residues Handling and disposal of asbestos is extremely important to ensure compliance with waste regulations... c5-dealing-with-asbestos-waste-and-residues Safe storage, transport, handling and use of flammable liquids Dangerous substances Prevention and Control measures for dangerous substances Safe storage, transport, handling and use of flammable liquids Flammable liquids as described earlier are used in many construction sites and activities. This part considers some of... E4-safe-storage-transport-handling-and-use-of-flammable-liquids Excavators Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Excavators (see also Mobile plant and Transport) Excavators are not designed for precise movement, they have capacity alarms / RCIs which can easily be switched off and have to adjust both main and dipper booms to... E12-excavators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
