Search results Training Lead Training Workers exposed to lead must be given comprehensive training to ensure that they understand the risks to their health, the precautions that should be taken, and the means by which they report any defects in equipment. An explanation should... C7-training Systemic effects Welding and Cutting Hazards associated with welding Systemic effects The fumes from galvanised metals, lead coated or other toxic metals such as cadmium may affect not only the respiratory system, but also the rest of the body. They can in some cases, for example,... E14-systemic-effects Formulation The Confined Spaces Permit-to-work Formulating the permit-to-work system A typical permit-to-work system would lay down: methods to be adopted for testing the atmosphere of the confined space. These must be carried out before: it is certified as being safe... E2-formulation Method Statement Checklist Confined Spaces Checklist for confined space work method statements Confined space work method statements should normally include the following so far as is relevant in the circumstances:- Name and address of the contractor involved. Name and address... E2-method-statement-checklist Appendix 4 - Method Statement Checklist Asbestos Appendix 4 - Checklist for asbestos removal method statements Asbestos removal method statements should normally include the following so far as is relevant in the circumstances:- The suitable and sufficient plan of work (method statement, plan, POW)... C5-method-statement-checklist Getting Help The Control of Hazardous Substances Getting help This is not an exhaustive list, but some useful sources of information and help are: The Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection (British Occupational Hygiene Society – BOHS))5/6 Melbourne Business... C2-getting-help Introduction Managing Health and Safety in a Construction Business The Principal Elements of a Good Management System Introduction The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 requires employers to have arrangements in place to cover health and safety. The... a1-good-system-introduction Principal contractor duties Site Logistics and Planning Appendix 4 - CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Community Safety) Principal contractor duties The compliance levels in this Standard are: Shall – to indicate an element which is mandatory to demonstrate the requirement... a2-principal-contractor-duties Duties of the Principal Designer CDM Regulations Principal Designers What the Principal Designer Must Do The PD must plan, manage and monitor the pre-construction phase and coordinate matters relating to health and safety during the pre- construction phase to ensure that so far as is... b4-duties-of-the-principal-designer Planning, managing and monitoring CDM Regulations Principal Designers Principal Designer ‘Planning, managing and monitoring design in practice Effective coordination and management of design risks by the PD requires collaboration with the design team and the construction team including... b4-planning-managing-and-monitoring 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15