Search results Risk Assessment Explosives Risk Assessment The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires that every Employer carries out a risk assessment of the work under his direct control. Where more than five persons are employed by the business the assessment must... E8-risk-assessment Training and Competence Work On Roofs Training and competence for roof workers Roof work is potentially dangerous and roof workers need appropriate knowledge, skills and experience to carry out roof work safely and competently. Employees with many years experience in the industry may... E9-training Checklist Method Statements Piling Piling Checklist for piling method statements Piling method statements should normally include the following so far as is relevant in the circumstances :- Name and address of the piling contractor. Name and address of the site to which the method statement... E11-checklist-method-statements-piling Hazards Portable Tools Strimmers and brushcutters Hazards The main hazards associated with strimmers & brushcutters include: cutting parts of the equipment coming into contact with the body vibration - Strimmers and brushcutters should be fitted with... D2-hazards Wacker Plates Static Plant and Equipment Specific Items Compaction equipment Wacker plates The following precautions should be taken: Suitable PPE including safety footwear should be worn. Ear defenders will normally be required by the operator and those in close... D3-wacker-plates Health And Safety Documentation Quarries Associated with Construction Operations Health and safety document Regulation 7 of the Quarries Regulations 1999 requires the quarry Operator to ensure that no work is carried out at a quarry unless a health & safety document has been prepared. To... E15-health-and-safety-documentation Legal Obligations Managing Health and Wellbeing in Construction Legal Obligations Employers have a general duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 19742 to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their workers. The Act also places duties on employers in relation... C1-legal-obligations Protective Clothing Roadworks Safety precautions Protective clothing and equipment (also click here for futher information) All operatives handling bituminous materials or concrete, and all others working on roadworks sites should at all times wear: High visibility to... E20-protective-clothing Introduction Health and Safety in Offices Introduction The safety of company staff, subcontractors and visitors at office premises, workshop premises and yards has to be managed. The CDM Regulations apply to sites where construction work is carried out, however other... E23-introduction C - Health Health Section C Managing Health and Wellbeing in Construction Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Noise Vibration Asbestos Respirable Crystalline Silica Lead Compressed Air and Ionising Radiation Drugs and Alcohol Manual Handling, Display... C-health-issues 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
