Search results Introduction SPECIALIST/SPECIFIC PROCESSES, RISKS AND COMPONENTS Stressing operations Introduction The following guidance covers pre-tensioning operations, carried out either in a factory or at site casting beds, and post-tensioning operations carried out on site. Although... E24-stressing-introduction General Precautions SPECIALIST/SPECIFIC PROCESSES, RISKS AND COMPONENTS Stressing operations General precautions Storage and handling Materials used in prestressing operations must be stored carefully to ensure that bars, wire and strand are not damaged or lacerated in any way.... E24-stressing-general-precautions Legislation SPECIALIST/SPECIFIC PROCESSES, RISKS AND COMPONENTS Site investigation Legislation The general duties of employers, self-employed persons and persons in control of premises, under Sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974, are relevant... E24-investigation-legislation In Situ Loading Tests SPECIALIST/SPECIFIC PROCESSES, RISKS AND COMPONENTS Site investigation Phases of site work In-situ loading tests Large scale loading tests, up to a total load of 1,000 tonnes, are carried out on test plates positioned in trial pits or boreholes, or on test... E24-in-situ-loading-tests Elimination Noise Considering and implementing control measures Elimination Elimination involves removing the hazard completely. This is the most effective method of dealing with a noise hazard. Examples are: Purchasing finished components rather than having to grind... C3-elimination Appointments By The Client CDM Regulations Clients Appointments by the client Principal Designer (PD) should be appointed as soon as possible after the start of design or other preparatory work. The PD should advise the Client on the relevant information to be given to designers... B4-appointments-by-the-client Management Arrangements CDM Regulations Clients Management Arrangements Clients are required to take reasonable steps to ensure that suitable management arrangements are in place throughout the life of the project. The arrangements put in place should focus on the needs... B4-management-arrangements Façade retention (Masonry) Temporary Works and Falsework Erection process 5. Façade retention (Masonry) The consequences of a façade retention failure Is generally seen as a low probability, high consequence event. When considering the aspects of façade retention... E19-facade-retention Emergencies and Lowering Procedures Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) Emergencies and Lowering Procedures Emergency/auxilliary lowering could be required if the machine is unable to be lowered for any reason, such as machine malfunction or work... E12-emergencies-and-lowering-procedures Cultural Change Programme Managing Health and Safety in a Construction Business Safety Culture Cultural Change Programmes Improving the health and safety culture of an organisation is not a ‘quick-fix’ it is a long term process which requires the highest level of commitment... a1-cultural-change-programme 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55
