Search results 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 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 Site Hazards And Limitations Erection of Structures Site hazards and limitations Hazardous site features and other aspects likely to impair safe erection must be identified at each stage of the scheme development. Hazards and features which should be taken into account include: Overhead... E16-site-hazards-and-limitations Fire And Explosion Woodworking Machines Fire and explosion The potential for fire and explosion within a wood machining environment cannot be ignored. Wood dusts are obviously combustible, but fine dusts suspended in the air can also cause an explosive atmosphere. A comprehensive... D4-fire-and-explosion Safety Goggles Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Safety goggles (box goggles) Wide vision goggles, usually with lenses giving General Purpose, Grade 2 or Grade I impact protection, are widely used. The ventilation styles offered cover most industrial hazards, e.g. dust, chemical... E17-safety-goggles Marking Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Marking of eye protection Eye protectors are marked as follows: Type/Hazard Marking General purpose industrial eye protection BS EN 166S Impact: Grade 2 Grade 1 BS EN l66F BS EN 166B Molten... E17-marking Other Protective Clothing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Other protective clothing There are various other types of protective clothing which are applicable to the construction industry: Wet weather clothing: Jackets, trousers, leggings and one-piece suits made with PVC-coated... E17-other-protective-clothing RPE Efficiency Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) RPE efficiency Most equipment cannot offer total protection against environmental contaminants – some dust will penetrate a filter and some vapours or gases will enter through exhaust valves. The efficiency of respiratory... E17-rpe-efficiency Selection Mobile Plant and Site Transport Safe Vehicles Selection There is a growing practice within the construction industry of utilising mobile plant and transport for functions for which they were not primarily designed. The selection of the most suitable item of... D5-selection Drivers Operators Banksmen Mobile Plant and Site Transport Safe Driving and Work Practices Drivers, operators and banksmen (signallers) All drivers, operators and banksmen of construction vehicles must be competent to perform their duties. Employers have a duty under Section 2(2)(c) of... D5-drivers-operators-banksmen 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19