Search results Risk Assessment Quarries Associated with Construction Operations Risk assessment Some activities undertaken at quarries are common to many locations and generic risk assessments may well be available for those activities. However, non-routine tasks, associated with maintenance... E15-risk-assessment References Woodworking Machines References Legislation Noise at Work Regulations 1989 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Workplace... D4-references Introduction Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Introduction All lifting operations and lifting equipment are regulated by The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER). Lifting equipment is also covered by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment... E12-introduction Safety Features Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWP) Safety Features MCWPs are required to incorporate safety features including: Top mast – half rack mast section / welded top out buffer as back up to top limit switch. Where... E12-safety-features References Roadworks References Legislation Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations 2002 Highways Act 1980, Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 1994 Builders' Skips (Markings) Regulations 1984 Noise at Work Regulations 1989. New... E20-references Self-familiarising using the manufacturers operators manual LIFTING OPERATIONS AND LIFTING EQUIPMENT Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) Self-familiarising using the manufacturers operators manual Before using any MEWP, the MEWP operator should be trained to the applicable MEWP classification and be familiarised... e12-self-familiarising Dealing with media and third parties Emergency Planning Disaster & emergency plan Dealing with media and third parties A badly worked interview, an aloof manner, or inappropriate off the record comments can cause extraordinary damage to the company's reputation. A person should... E1-dealing-with-media-and-third-parties Non Fragile Industrial Roofs Work On Roofs Safe place of work Non-fragile industrial roofs A significant number of accidents occur during the fixing of non-fragile industrial roof sheeting. The formulation of a safe system of work considering all the possible risks is essential. Elements... E9-non-fragile-industrial-roofs Load Handling Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Load handling Loads should only be moved when the banksman can both see the load and communicate with the driver. An additional banksman must be provided if the load goes out of sight. Loads should not be lifted... E12-load-handling Cement And Concrete Mixers Static Plant and Equipment Specific Items Cement and concrete mixers The following precautions should be taken when using cement and concrete mixers: Operatives should be experienced and competent to operate the mixer. Where the operative is not experienced,... D3-cement-and-concrete-mixers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
