Search results Introduction Electricity Introduction The section is designed to assist site managers, safety advisors and people in similar positions to satisfy themselves that necessary steps are being taken to ensure that electrical installations are safe. It seeks to assist in... E13-introduction Fixed Installations Electricity Fixed Installations This includes permanent electrical installations within premises. All fixed installations should be correctly installed and constructed with correct supply rating. Correct rating of fuses, switchgear and earthing. Any additional... E13-fixed-installations 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 Introduction Quarries Associated with Construction Operations Introduction Anyone reading this document would be forgiven for wondering what quarries have to do with construction. As far as building is concerned the answer is very little apart from the supply of materials... E15-introduction Legal Reqirements Quarries Associated with Construction Operations Legal The Quarry Regulations 1999 (as amended), are intended to protect the health and safety of all persons working in a quarry and all other persons who may be affected by quarrying operations. In many respects,... E15-legal-reqirements Health And Safety Documentation Quarries Associated with Construction Operations Health and safety document Regulation 7 of the Quarries Regulations 1999 requires the quarry Operator to ensure that no work is carried out at a quarry unless a health & safety document has been prepared. To... E15-health-and-safety-documentation Provision and Selection Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Provision and selection Employers and the self-employed have duties under the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSW) to assess risks to health and safety of their employees while they are at work,... E17-provision-and-selection Cost Of PPE Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Cost It is an offence to charge an employee for any item of PPE which the employer is required to provide under any legislation. Exceptionally, under the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, where an employee... E17-cost-of-PPE Legal Obligations Managing Health and Wellbeing in Construction Legal Obligations Employers have a general duty under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 19742 to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their workers. The Act also places duties on employers in relation... C1-legal-obligations What is a substance hazardous to health The Control of Hazardous Substances What is a substance hazardous to health substances known to be very toxic, toxic, harmful, corrosive, sensitising, or irritating to the body substances which have a Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) certain biological agents substances... C2-what-is-a-substance-hazardous-to-health 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38
