Search results 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 Requirements of the regulations Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Requirements of the regulations Risk assessment (Regulation 3) This regulation requires employers and self-employed persons to make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to workers and any... B3-requirements-of-the-regulations Sheet Piling Methods Piling Piling techniques Sheet Piling methods Impact hammers suitable ear protection must always be worn and a zone established around the equipment where suitable protection is mandatory. the driving cap... E11-sheet-piling-methods General Precautions Portable Tools Hand Tools General precautions Quality Buying sub-standard tools is a false economy. Hammers and chisels of inferior steel, chip, even shatter, when struck. Cheap punches, drifts and cold chisels quickly mushroom at the head. Cheap wrenches or... D2-general-precautions Precautions Specialist/Specific Processes, Risks and Components Lasers Precautions In line with the laser product classification philosophy, the recommendations for laser safety vary with the class of laser product in use and may be broadly summarised as follows:- Class... E24-lasers-precautions 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 Management of void protection WORK AT HEIGHT Protection of voids Management of void protection Void protection must be maintained to a high standard and securely fixed to avoid displacement or tampering. Ongoing maintenance of any protective measures is vital. Void protection should... e5-management-of-void-protection Secondary Legislation (Statutory Instruments - Reg Register of Legislation 11 WASTE LEGISLATION Statutory Instruments Regulations, Orders - Secondary legislation Legislation Title England Wales Scotland Summary of requirements relevant to construction . The Controlled Waste (Registration... 03-11-secondary-legislation-statutory-instruments- 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
