Search results Fall Prevention Erection of Structures Access and working places Fall prevention When considering fall prevention, the hierarchy of control measures must be considered, with the provision of working platforms with guardrails and toe boards at the top. This is followed... E16-fall-prevention Permanent Access Erection of Structures Access and working places Permanent access All permanent walkways, staircases, stair towers or ladder towers should be erected as early as possible to enable the structure itself to be used for access. Edge protection must be adequate... E16-permanent-access Vertical Access Erection of Structures Vertical access Wherever possible, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms should be used for accessing work at height. However, access provisions on very heavy steel structures may be required at great height or for considerable periods of time.... E16-vertical-access Timber Frame Erection Erection of Structures Method Statement Checklists Checklist for timber frame erection method statements Method statements for timber frame erection should normally include the following so far as is relevant in the circumstances Name and address of the contractor... E16-timber-frame-erection Guarding Woodworking Machines Guarding Woodworking machines have a number of dangerous parts - the most obvious of which is a cutting tool. There is a hierarchy of protective measures that must be followed and these should be considered for all machines. Guarding is provided... D4-guarding Limited Cutter Projection Tooling Woodworking Machines Limited Cutter Projection Tooling (LCPT) For each operation carried out the most suitable tool and/or equipment must be selected. There is evidence to show that the use of limited cutter projection tooling (LCPT) also known as 'chip thickness... D4-limited-cutter-projection-tooling Use of safety helmets mounted ear muffs Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use of safety helmets mounted ear muffs The use of safety helmets in construction is universal. To protect against noise using hearing protection, safety helmets fitted with ear muffs should be considered. This is because the... E17-use-of-safety-helmets-mounted-ear-muffs Foot Comfort Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Foot Protection Comfort Comfort is an important factor to be considered, particularly in the selection and use of wellington boots, which are obviously required to be 100% waterproof. Rubber and PVC boots are inexpensive,... E17-foot-comfort Manufacturers Instructions Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Thorough examination and Pre-use checks of equipment Manufacturers instructions When purchasing new fall protection systems, instructions and information on when and what to inspect should be provided by the supplier. If the... E17-manufacturers-instructions Checklist 2 Temporary Works and Falsework Safety Check List 2 Foundations Foundations are the basis on which the integrity of the structure as a whole depends. Correct execution and checking are, therefore, of prime importance. Generally Check during excavation that... E19-checklist-2 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43
