Search results Demolition Survey Demolition Tendering Demolition survey Prospective contractors must ensure that the information with which they are provided is sufficiently detailed to allow identification of any structural problems and the risks associated with any flammable or hazardous... E6-demolition-survey Introduction Demolition Demolition techniques Piecemeal demolition - by machine Introduction Roof structures supported on wall plates should normally be demolished to wall plate level by hand. Where the building to be demolished is attached to another structure, the... E6-techniques-introduction Cylinder Handling Welding and Cutting Cylinder handling Hands and clothing should be free from grit, grease and oil when cylinders are handled to prevent them from slipping and to prevent grit from getting into the valve, or grease on to the nozzle or valve. Every effort should... E14-cylinder-handling Hazards Portable Tools Strimmers and brushcutters Hazards The main hazards associated with strimmers & brushcutters include: cutting parts of the equipment coming into contact with the body vibration - Strimmers and brushcutters should be fitted with... D2-hazards References Portable Tools References Legislation Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 Pressure Equipment Regulations 1999 Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 Provision and... D2-references Rotary Driers Static Plant and Equipment Specific Items Asphalt plant Rotary dryers Used for drying and heating the aggregate required for bituminous mixes, the dryer consists of a long cylindrical steel drum set at a slight angle to the horizontal, and rotated on its own... D3-rotary-driers Noise Woodworking Machines Health hazards Noise Detailed information is given in the Noise & Vibration section. Many woodworking machines give rise to noise levels in excess of the second action level, 85dBA 8hrs Leq (Click here to see more... D4-noise Respiratory Protective Equipment PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) Many of the ill-health effects of hazardous substances are caused by breathing in a substance in the form of dust, vapour or gas (see also Section C4).. In construction there are numerous... E17-respiratory-protective-equipment Checklist 4 Temporary Works and Falsework Safety Check List 4 Formwork General Formwork is not usually designed to carry any large additional loads. Erected beam and soffit formwork should not therefore be used for storage purposes. Other safety considerations are: Adequate... E19-checklist-4 Remedial Work Asbestos Appendix 1- Accidental Asbestos Exposure (potential or known) Remedial Work It is strongly recommended that remedial, clean up work be undertaken by a licensed asbestos contractor. This will be an absolute requirement if it is licensable... C5-remedial-work 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12