Search results Safe Systems Of Work Confined Spaces Safe systems of work Definition: An agreed, set sequence of operations, using guards, safety devices and protective equipment, so as to complete a job safely and without danger to health. They can be classified broadly into three areas: simple... E2-safe-systems-of-work Permit To Enter Confined Spaces Permit-to-work Permit-to-enter It is normal for entry into any confined space to be controlled by the issue of a separate entry permit. An example of such a permit can be found by clicking here. The composition of this sort of permit would naturally... E2-permit-to-enter Deteriorating Atmosphere Confined Spaces Boreholes and sewers Deteriorating atmosphere Constant vigilance and continuous monitoring must be maintained to guard against the hazards of the atmosphere deteriorating during the working period. This can be accounted for by chemicals being... E2-deteriorating-atmosphere References Confined Spaces References Legislation Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 Construction (Design & Management) Regulations... E2-references Control Of Asbestos Regulations Asbestos Legislative requirements Control of Asbestos Regulations These Regulations may be cited as the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 that came into force on 6th April 2012. These Regulations revoke and replace the Control of Asbestos Regulations... C5-control-of-asbestos-regulations Designated Areas and Exclusion Zones Asbestos Working with Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) Aspects relevant to all work on asbestos containing materials Designated areas and Exclusion Zones An ‘Asbestos Area’ is an area where any employee is liable to be exposed to asbestos, unless: the... C5-designated-areas-and-exclusion-zones Confirmation Asbestos Appendix 1 - Accidental Asbestos Exposure (potential or known) Confirmation Once the Immediate Action has been taken to prevent further contamination and exposure, it is important to establish the nature and scale of the fibre release. The following... C5-confirmation What must be done about hazardous substances? The Control of Hazardous Substances What must be done about hazardous substances? The following eight principles should be followed in relation to hazardous substances: Design and operate processes and activities to minimise emission, release and spread... C2-what-must-you-do Planning Introduction Refurbishment Planning Introduction The primary rule in planning the refurbishment of old buildings is that the fabric of the building cannot be assumed to be sound. In addition to the likely differences from modern construction, it must be realised that maintenance... E21-planning-introduction Introduction Maintenance Introduction Maintenance work can be dangerous. In 2014, the HSE reported that 47% of RIDDOR reported accidents on building operations occurred during maintenance; yet the seriousness of the problem is too often underestimated by management,... E22-introduction 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
