Search results Shafts Excavation Shafts The method of supporting a shaft, as with any excavation, is likely to be determined by the ground conditions. In reasonably good ground, which will stand for one metre or more, support systems based on the poling board can be used. In bad ground,... E7-shafts Materials Handling Piling Materials handling Materials handling is generally carried out by crane, forklift or excavator. Where this is the case refer to Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment and Mobile plant and Transport for relevant guidance on their... E11-materials-handling Design and Installation of TAS Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Suspended Access Equipment Temporary Suspended Access Systems (TAS) Design and Installation of TAS TAS is Temporary Works and so must be fully designed and design checked in accordance with CDM 2015 and all relevant... E12-design-and-installation-of-tas Personal Suspension Equipment Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Personal Suspension Equipment Where it is not practicable to provide a safe working place, properly protected by guardrails, barriers, toeboards, etc., or where the type of work or its short duration makes such provision... E12-personal-suspension-equipment Quarry Operator Quarries Associated with Construction Operations Formal Appointments Quarry operator The operator of a quarry is defined as the person, an individual or corporate body, in overall control of the working of the quarry and most of the duties under these regulations... E15-quarry-operator Noise Woodworking Machines Health hazards Noise Detailed information is given in the Noise & Vibration section. Many woodworking machines give rise to noise levels in excess of the second action level, 85dBA 8hrs Leq (Click here to see more... D4-noise Confined Spaces Regulations Synopsis of other Legislation The Confined Spaces Regulations 1997 It is important to understand the change in emphasis, compared with previous legislation, brought about by these Regulations. The goal setting duties begin by considering whether work can be done... B7-confined-spaces-regulations Records Asbestos Appendix 1 - Accidental Asbestos Exposure (potential or known) Records It is important to keep records of the potential exposure to asbestos and its nature and extent. A record of the possible exposure to asbestos should be kept for each person who... C5-records General Roadworks Signing for roadworks General The following guidance is based on the Code of Practice Safety at Street Works and Road Works, issued under the New Road and Street Works Act 1991 (latest edition October 2013). More detailed advice may be found in Chapter... E20-general Tool selection and maintenance Vibration Hand Arm Vibration Tool selection and maintenance Tool and machine manufacturers and suppliers must by law design equipment which will reduce vibration risks to as low a level as possible. It should be CE marked and health and safety information should... C4-tool-selection-maintenance 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
