Search results Radiation Protection Adviser SPECIALIST/SPECIFIC PROCESSES, RISKS AND COMPONENTS Site radiography Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) The radiography company must consult and appoint a suitable RPA with up to date knowledge of the application of the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 and... E24-radiation-protection-adviser Confined Spaces SPECIALIST/SPECIFIC PROCESSES, RISKS AND COMPONENTS Pipe and cable freezing Hazards and precautions Confined spaces Frequently, pipefreezing applications are done in a well ventilated space, such as an open site, free to natural air movement. However, even... E24-confined-spaces Trial Pits And Trenches SPECIALIST/SPECIFIC PROCESSES, RISKS AND COMPONENTS Site investigation Phases of site work Trial pits and trenches Trial pits and trenches may be subdivided into the following categories: Inspection pits, which are dug to a maximum depth of 1.2m, for the purpose... E24-trial-pits-and-trenches Introduction SPECIALIST/SPECIFIC PROCESSES, RISKS AND COMPONENTS Radio Frequency (RF) Fields Introduction The proliferation of telecommunications equipment on building structures since the 1980s has meant that the hazards from RF transmissions increasingly present risks... E24-RF-introduction Personal Monitors SPECIALIST/SPECIFIC PROCESSES, RISKS AND COMPONENTS Radio Frequency (RF) Fields Personal monitors Personal monitors provide a means of continuously monitoring the RF field to which an individual is actually exposed. They provide broadband coverage of a range... E24-personal-monitors Area Monitors SPECIALIST/SPECIFIC PROCESSES, RISKS AND COMPONENTS Radio Frequency (RF) Fields Area monitors RF field strength can be continuously measured by an unattended area monitor, linked to an alarm system that gives a warning when reference levels are exceeded. These... E24-area-monitors Who Is competent to carry out noise assessments? Noise Who is competent to carry out noise assessments? To carry out a noise assessment it is important that the person who undertakes the assessment understands the purpose of noise assessment, knows how to record noise monitoring results, is able to interpret... C3-who-is-competent-to-carry-out Safe Systems Of Work Noise Considering and implementing control measures Safe system of work A safe system of work is a definition, usually in writing, of the correct methods, plant, equipment, process, etc to follow for a certain task. Safe systems of work... C3-safe-systems-of-work Record the findings of your noise assessment Noise Considering and implementing control measures Record the findings of your noise assessment Employers with five or more employees must record the significant findings of their assessment as an aid to controlling hazards and risks. Employers must give information... C3-record-the-findings-of-your-noise-assessment Limitating exposure duration Vibration Hand Arm Vibration Limitating exposure duration If all other reasonably practicable steps have been taken to reduce exposure but the measured level is still more than 2.5 m/s2 A(8), exposure can be reduced by: Limiting the duration of... C4-limitation-of-duration-of-exposure 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
