Search results RISQS (NR) Working On The Railways Accreditations and Competencies RISQS(NR) modules of the RISQS audit for the product codes relevant to the type of work they normally undertake. RISQS is an independent, third party qualification assessment of a supplier’s... E25-risqs G Glossary GLOSSARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS Genetically Modified Organisms - organisms which have been modified by humans through the artificial manipulation of the DNA of animals, plants or micro-organisms. Geothermal Energy - a renewable energy source using... 19-glossary-g Introduction Building Safety Building Safety Act The new Building Safety Act 2022 aims to reform building safety legislation, following the Grenfell Tower disaster in 2017. The proposals, a direct result of the tragedy were recommended by Dame Judith Hackitt in her 2018 review... F1-buildings-safety-act-introduction General Precautions Piling General precautions For all types of piling it is essential that a working surface designed to support the plant & equipment safely when working and moving, is provided. Failure of the Working Platform (piling mat) accounts for 30% of dangerous occurrences... E11-general-precautions Plant Proficiency Working On The Railways Accreditations and Competencies Plant proficiency and Plant Operations Scheme (POS) Where items of plant are used in relation to railway infrastructure, only competent persons must use them. The competence to operate items... E25-plant-proficiency Safe Erection, alteration and dismantling of scaffolding Work at Height Access and Working Platforms Fixed Scaffolding Safe Erection, alteration and dismantling of scaffolding The WAH Regulations set out requirements for the safe erection, alteration and dismantling of scaffolding. This includes, in addition to design... E5-safe-erection-alteration-and-dismantling-of-scaffolding Project Logistical and Traffic Management Planning Site Logistics and Planning General arrangements Project logistical and traffic management planning All projects require careful planning and management of off-site logistics to ensure the safe and timely delivery of components and materials. ... a2-project-logistical-and-traffic-management-planning Pre-fabricated Mobile Access Tower Work at height Appendix 1 - Tube and Fittings Scaffolding Prefabricated Mobile Access Towers The use of lightweight aluminium mobile towers has become a common alternative to other means of access to height on construction sites. However, prefabricated aluminium... E5-pre-fabricated-mobile-access-tower Acknowledgements Introduction Acknowledgements 1st Edition published in June 2007 Members of the Construction Confederation Environmental Forum 2nd Edition published June 2013 Current Contributing Editorial Panel John Peters Consultant John Peters Consultancy Dr... 0-acknowledgements Definitions AN INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT APPENDIX 1 Definitions: ISO 14001 and EMAS ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems. Requirements with guidance for use is published by the International Organization for Standardization and is accepted... 01-definitions 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
