Search results Training and Competence Work On Roofs Training and competence for roof workers Roof work is potentially dangerous and roof workers need appropriate knowledge, skills and experience to carry out roof work safely and competently. Employees with many years experience in the industry may... E9-training Legal Requirements Work Over Water Legal requirements particular to work over water The Docks Regulations and the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations, in certain circumstances, can apply. In addition, the Merchant Shipping Acts, and related Merchant Shipping Regulations,... E10-legal-requirements Lifebouys Rescue Lines Work Over Water Rescue equipment Lifebuoys and rescue lines MCA approved lifebuoys, or rescue lines, should be set at intervals along the workings. The lifebuoys must be checked to ensure that they are long enough to allow for the state of the tide, height... E10-lifebouys-rescue-lines Rescue Safety Boats Work Over Water Rescue equipment Rescue/safety boats Suitable rescue boat or safety boats will be needed in most situations when working over or near to tidal or flowing water. The boat provided should be of appropriate size and power as required by tidal/current... E10-rescue-safety-boats Rotary Bored Piling Piling Piling techniques Rotary Bored piling This technique involves specialist piling equipment that bores a hole which, depending on ground conditions may be lined (cased). Relatively short rotating boring tools are used which are withdrawn from the ground... E11-rotary-bored-piling Safety Of Site Personnel Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Fork Lifts and Telescopic Materials Handlers Safety of site personnel On sites operating fork lifts, all personnel must be fully instructed in the safe systems of work laid down for their protection, and must observe... E12-safety-of-site-personnel Erection and delivery of MCWPs Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Mast Climbing Work Platforms (MCWP) Erection and delivery of MCWPs Installation / Alteration / Transfer and Dismantling The installer (Supplier) will be responsible for safe positioning, installation, alteration,... E12-platforms-erection-and-delivery-of-mcwps Portable Tools Electricity Portable Tools 230 volt tools are not to be used on site other than in designated / planned areas for fixed equipment e.g. circular saws or specialist equipment subject to a risk assessment. 400 volt portable tools require a dedicated... E13-portable-tools Charging of MEWPS Electricity Charging of MEWPS Charging of MEWPs (and all battery plant and tools) must be planned and managed. Ensure: Use of cables with minimum conductor size of 2.5mm². Fly-leads are a maximum 2.5m length. Extension cables should not be used... E13-charging-of-mewps Systemic effects Welding and Cutting Hazards associated with welding Systemic effects The fumes from galvanised metals, lead coated or other toxic metals such as cadmium may affect not only the respiratory system, but also the rest of the body. They can in some cases, for example,... E14-systemic-effects 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41
