Search results Main Operaton Precautions Abrasive Wheels Summary of main operation precautions The safe operation of a properly mounted abrasive wheel is determined to a large extent by a trained grinding machine operator taking the following precautions: Training of operators. Operators should... D6-main-operaton-precautions References Abrasive Wheels References Legislation The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations... D6-references Immediate Action Asbestos Appendix 1 - Accidental Asbestos Exposure (potential or known) Immediate Action Once it is suspected that there may have been an accidental release of asbestos fibres, and without waiting for confirmation of asbestos content where this is not already... C5-immediate-action Introduction Demolition Health Hazards Introduction Health hazards in demolition arise primarily from substances which are inhaled or ingested, or which can react with or be absorbed through the skin. Noise and vibration are also hazardous to health. In the case of contaminants,... E6-hh-introduction Health Hazards Construction Managing Health and Wellbeing in Construction The Effects of Work on Health Health Hazards in Construction Several health conditions are prevalent in construction. The most common are: Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) – permanent damage to... C1-health-hazards-construction What is a substance hazardous to health The Control of Hazardous Substances What is a substance hazardous to health substances known to be very toxic, toxic, harmful, corrosive, sensitising, or irritating to the body substances which have a Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) certain biological agents substances... C2-what-is-a-substance-hazardous-to-health Skips Roadworks Skips Under the Highways Act 1980, skips must not be placed on the highway unless written permission has been given by the appropriate highway authority. Permission may be subject to the following conditions: the siting of the skip, its dimensions, its... E20-skips Health Hazards Maintenance Risk Management and Work Control Health hazards Persons involved in maintenance work are exposed to many of the same health hazards that face operatives in the rest of the construction industry. In addition, they may be exposed to additional health... E22-health-hazards HVAC – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Health and Safety in Offices HVAC – Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Ventilation is the process of changing or replacing air in any space to control temperature or remove any combination of moisture, odours, smoke, heat, dust, airborne bacteria,... E23-hvac Precautions Specialist/Specific Processes, Risks and Components Grit blasting Precautions Precautions to be observed for both dry and wet abrasive blasting, including the use of non-siliceous grits, are as follows: Operator The operator using the air pressure gun, which... E24-grit-precautions 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
