Search results 13.8 Design and planning WATER 13.8 DESIGN AND PLANNING In order to protect the environment it is vital that any discharge of surface water and effluent is properly managed and controlled. It is also important to understand what types of water pollution may occur from the construction... 13-8-design-and-planning 9.6.3 Fixed storage tanks MATERIALS 9.6 Storage and distribution of oils and liquid chemicals 9.6.3 Fixed storage tanks Fixed storage tanks will generally take the form of 2273 litre (500 gallon) and 4546 litre (1000 gallon) tanks. All fixed tanks will require secondary containment. Any... 09-6-3-fixed-storage-tanks 9.6.4 Mobile bowsers MATERIALS 9.6 Storage and distribution of oil and liquid chemicals 9.6.4 Mobile bowsers Mobile bowsers will generally come in two sizes, 1136 litre (250 gallon) and 2273 litre (500 gallon). Any bowser used on a construction site must comply with the following... 09-6-4-mobile-bowsers 10.6.2 Legislation and Guidance Nuisance 10.6 AIR POLLUTION 10.6.2 Legislation and Guidance The National Emission Ceilings Regulations 2018 implement in the United Kingdom Directive 2016/2284/EU of the European Parliament and the Council relating to national emission ceilings for certain atmospheric... 10-6-2-legislation-and-guidance Pipe Coil Trailers MOBILE PLANT AND SITE TRANSPORT Specific vehicles Pipe Coil Trailers In April 2023 a construction worker received fatal injuries when they were struck by the end of a pipe coil as it was being fed from a coil trailer. The stored energy released during the... d5-pipe-coil-trailers Means of escape from fire Fire Means of escape from fire These are the pre-defined routes and fire exits that are designed for people to use to evacuate a building when fire occurs. Fixed premises and completed buildings are required to comply with Approved Document B – Fire Safety... E3-means-of-escape-from-fire Signs and notices FIRE Signs and Notices The FSO requires that, where necessary, escape routes and exits must be indicated by signs. The need for these signs, and the adequacy of any existing signs, needs to be checked in the course of the fire risk assessment. Fire action notices... e3-signs-and-notices Fire safety assistance Fire Fire safety assistance The FSO requires that Responsible Persons must appoint one or more competent persons to assist them in compliance with fire safety legislation. The most important operational safety roles are Fire Safety Co-ordinator and Fire Marshal... e3-fire-safety-assistance Enforcement of fire safety legislation Fire Enforcement of fire safety legislation The RRO states enforcement of the Fire Safety Order and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations normally rests with the local fire and rescue authority, who discharge their enforcement duty by appointing fire safety inspectors... e3-enforcement-of-fire-safety-legislation Fire detection and warning FIRE High Risk Works – Cladding Replacement Fire detection and warning Both residents and workers should have warning about a fire in either area. This requires a well thought out detection and alarm system throughout the whole scaffold area. Any warning... e3-fire-detection-and-warning 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60
