Search results Ear Plugs Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hearing Protection Ear plugs Different types of ear plugs are now available, for example.:- Disposable or corded foam ear plugs which are compressed in order to fit into the ear canal and then expand to maximise the protection.... E17-ear-plugs Types of Respirators PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Types of Respirators Inhaled air is drawn through a medium that is designed to remove most of the contaminant. It is imperative that the correct medium is used for the particular contaminant and, where dust and fibres are concerned,... E17-respirators Safe use of fall arrest systems Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Personal fall protection systems Safe use of fall arrest systems It is of the utmost importance that, whenever a fall arrest system is provided, there is also an effective means of fixing it to the structure at all times the... E17-safe-se-of-fall-arrest-systems Inspection Procedure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Thorough examination and Pre-use checks of equipment Inspection Procedure It is recognised good practice to draw up an inspection procedure to ensure that everyone is aware of when equipment should be inspected, what should... E17-inspection-procedure Care And Maintenance Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Thorough examination and Pre-use checks of equipment Care and Maintenance Information on use, care and maintenance should be provided by the manufacturer and this should be strictly complied with. What follows is additional... E17-care-and-maintenance Protection Of Public Mobile Plant and Site Transport Safe Workplaces Protection of the public (see HSE's booklet 'Protecting the Public – your next move'). The following precautions should be taken to reduce the risks of construction vehicles to the public: ensure... D5-protection-of-public Forward Tipping Dumpers and Dump Trucks Mobile Plant and Site Transport Specific vehicles Forward Tipping Dumpers and Dump Trucks Dumpers and dump trucks are widely used in the construction industry and as such are often involved in overturning incidents and serious near misses, the causes of which... D5-forward-tipping-dumpers-and-dump-trucks Unloading Of Deliveries Mobile Plant and Site Transport Unloading of deliveries This has been a neglected area, from a health and safety point of view however, the number of injuries associated with these operations have caused contractors to re-focus. The most serious issue is the... D5-unloading-of-deliveries Working near to Gas Services Overhead and Underground Services Underground services Working near to Gas Services Gas mains laid in a roadway are normally at a depth of 750 mm and those in a footway at 600 mm. The depth of cover for gas service connections is normally 450 mm in both road... E18-working-near-to-gas-services 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 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
