Search results PPE Controls Noise Considering and implementing control measures PPE Controls Hearing protection should be issued to employees: Where extra protection is needed above what can be achieved using noise control As a short-term measure while other methods of controlling... C3-PPE-controls Acknowledgements Introduction Acknowledgements 1st Edition published in June 2007 Members of the Construction Confederation Environmental Forum 2nd Edition published June 2013 Current Contributing Editorial Panel John Peters Consultant John Peters Consultancy Dr... 0-acknowledgements Glossary Of Terms Excavation Glossary of terms Batter (or rake) An artificial, uniform steep slope. In trenching, the angle of batter must be less than the angle of repose of the soil. Bitch A fastening of iron or steel used for securing heavy timbers... E7-glossary-of-terms Surveying The Site Portable Tools Strimmers and brushcutters Surveying the site for obstructions and establishing exclusion zones All work sites should be surveyed before commencing work. Check the working area for any obstructions, particularly in the undergrowth that may snag... D2-surveying-the-site Protective Clothing Roadworks Safety precautions Protective clothing and equipment (also click here for futher information) All operatives handling bituminous materials or concrete, and all others working on roadworks sites should at all times wear: High visibility to... E20-protective-clothing Accessories Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Head Protection Accessories When determining the type of helmet to be supplied, consideration must be given to other protective equipment which may be needed to be worn. Equipment which can be mounted on safety helmets includes:- Chin... E17-accessories Planning and design of edge protection Work at height Access and Working Platforms Edge protection Planning and design of edge protection Edge protection systems should be provided at any location where a person might fall or where materials could fall on others. The flexibility and adaptability... E5-planning-design-of-edge Dangerous Parts of Machinery Provision and Use of Work Equipment 11. Dangerous Parts of Machinery (1) Every employer shall ensure that measures are taken in accordance with paragraph (2) which are effective- to prevent access to any dangerous part of machinery or to any rotating stock-bar;... B6-dangerous-parts-of-machinery Communicating with enforcing authorities Emergency Planning Disaster & emergency plan Communicating with enforcing authorities It is recommended that one person should be appointed as a communication channel with any regulatory authority. They should be nominated by a senior officer of the company... E1-communicating-with-enforcing-authorities Using Brushcutter or Strimmer Portable Tools Strimmers and brushcutters Using the Brushcutter or Strimmer Always read the supplier/manufacturers operation manual/safety guide before use. A brushcutter is a long stick with a rotating blade on one end, and an engine on the other. It is useful... D2-using-brushcutter-or-strimmer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
