Search results Care, maintenance and testing Asbestos Appendix 2 - Protective Equipment and Clothing Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Care, maintenance and testing of RPE The RPE must be checked to ensure it is clean and in good working order before it is given to the wearer, and before it goes... c5-care-maintenance-and-testing Edge Protection Classifications with BS EN 13374 Work at height Access and Working Platforms Edge protection Edge Protection Classifications with BS EN 13374 protection. The performance requirements for the various classes are detailed within the standard BS EN 13374 as follows: CLASS A Provides protection... E5-edge-protection-classifications Safety Spectacles/Light Eye Protection Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Eye Protection Safety spectacles/ Light Eye Protection Many construction projects mandate the use of light eye protection to avoid injury from grit or incidental low velocity impact resistance to BS EN 166F (Grade 2), 45m/s.... E17-safety-spectacles-light-eye-protection Hand Protection Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hand protection Manual dexterity is lost when the hands are cold, which can lead to accidents if articles are dropped. Suitable gloves keep the hands warm and supple and should be worn for handling operations in cold weather... E17-hand-protection Protective Clothing And Equipment Specialist/Specific Processes, Risks and Components High pressure and ultra high pressure water jetting Protective clothing and equipment Normal waterproofs and Kevlar/steel toe-capped wellingtons do not offer sufficient protection to personnel for either HP... E24-pressure-protective-clothing-and-equipment How to select and test suitable RPE for employees Asbestos Appendix 2 - Protective Equipment and Clothing Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) How to select suitable RPE for employees RPE needs to be selected very carefully and in consultation with employees . Employers should also discuss it with the... c5-how-to-select-suitable-RPE-for-employees Key issues in the selection and use of eye protection. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Eye Protection Key issues in the selection and use of eye protection Some of the key points to be aware of and to ensure are covered by the risk assessment and instructions to the wearers are: Ensure that the type of eye... e17-key-issues-in-the-selection-and-use-of-eye-protection. Flat Roofs Work On Roofs Safe place of work Flat roofs Roofs with a pitch of less than 10° may be considered to be flat. Toeboards, at least 150mm high, and a main guardrail at least 1m above roof level are required at any point where a person could fall. Additionally,... E9-flat-roofs RPE Effectiveness Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) RPE effectiveness Most equipment cannot offer total protection against environmental contaminants – some dust will penetrate a filter and some vapours or gases will enter through... E17-rpe-effectiveness Appendix 3 - Scottish Environment Protection Agenc THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS Appendix 3 - SEPA Offices Head Office Strathallan House, Castle Business Park,STIRLING, FK9 4TZ T: 01786 457700 Regional Office Regulatory Team Dingwall Office North Highland... 02-appendix-3-scottish-environment-protection-agen 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
