Search results Selection Static Plant and Equipment General Principles Selection The proper selection of static plant and equipment is of paramount importance to reducing risks in the workplace. The exact requirements for each specific item of plant or equipment should be determined... D3-selection Siting Static Plant and Equipment General Principles Siting As previously mentioned, specific items of plant and equipment should be selected with exact siting (location and suitability) requirements in mind. In some cases, the area where the plant or equipment is... D3-siting Compressors Air Receivers Static Plant and Equipment Specific Items Compressors, air receivers and pneumatic tools The following points should be checked:- That the V-belt and pulley drive is adequately guarded. That the air receiver is clearly marked with its safe working... D3-compressors-air-receivers Bar Bending And Cropping Static Plant and Equipment Specific Items Bar-bending and cropping machines Hand and power operated bar benders and croppers should be: Used only by authorised persons, Used only as recommended by the manufacturer; no attempt must be made to exceed... D3-bar-bending-and-cropping General Static Plant and Equipment Specific Items Crushing and screening plant and equipment General A safe system of work must be established so that blockages can be cleared without the necessity for operatives to climb or lean over guardrails. All access ways must... D3-crushing-general 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 Instructions Rules Schemes Quarries Associated with Construction Operations Instructions, rules and schemes The Operator should develop and implement site rules (e.g. operating procedures) to secure the health & safety of those working in the quarry and the safe use of equipment. Such... E15-instructions-rules-schemes Risk Assessments Erection of Structures Risk Assessment and Method Statements The Management (Health Safety and Welfare) Regulations require a risk assessment while Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work Act requires employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable,... E16-risk-assessments Ground Conditions Erection of Structures Site Conditions Ground Conditions An important aid to safe erection is the provision of hard standing ground, suitable for local fabrication areas, mobile access equipment and cranes, prior to the commencement of erection. This is... E16-ground-conditions Material Stacking Erection of Structures Site Conditions Material stacking Materials should be stacked in such a manner as will permit their safe slinging and de-stacking. As a minimum, the following should be considered: Methods of stacking which ensure no risk of... E16-material-stacking 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76
