Search results Safety Reps where there is no Recognised Trade Uni Managing Health and Safety in a Construction Business Involving your Workforce Safety Reps where there is no recognised Trade Union The Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 (HSCER) came into force on 1 October 1996 and are intended... a1-safety-reps-where-there-is-no-recognised-trade- Non-english speaking Managing Health and Safety in a Construction Business Involving your Workforce Vulnerable Workers Non-English Speaking Personnel The Health and Safety at Work Act and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations require employers to provide... a1-non-english-speaking Lone Workers Managing Health and Safety in a Construction Business Involving your Workforce Vulnerable Workers Lone Workers People who work by themselves without close or direct supervision are found in many maintenance work situations. They may also be; the sole occupant... a1-lone-workers Young Persons Managing Health and Safety in a Construction Business Involving your Workforce Vulnerable Persons Young Workers A young person is defined as under the age of 18. It is important the health and safety risks to a young person are assessed for the work they... a1-young-persons Risk Assessments and Method Statements Site Logistics and Planning General arrangements Risk assessments and method statements Significant risks needs to be covered in a risk assessment and if appropriate the relevant system of work and associated plant, labour, equipment and materials involved.... a2-risk-assessments-and-method-statements Fire precautions Site Logistics and Planning General arrangements Fire precautions and emergency procedures Agree provision of appropriate fire fighting equipment for work processes, stores, offices and workshops. Consideration should also be given to any interface arrangements... a2-fire-precautions Washing Facilities Site Logistics and Planning Welfare Facilities Washing Facilities Washing facilities must be put next to both toilets and changing areas. They must include: Basin(s) or sink(s) large enough to enable people to wash their face, hands and forearms; A supply... a2-washing-facilities Appointed persons and Emergency First Aiders Site Logistics and Planning First aid Appointed Persons and Emergency First Aiders Where the work presents no specific hazards and the number of employees is small, such as work in some offices or in the initial and final stages of a construction project, employers... a2-appointed-persons-and-emergency-first-aiders First Aid Rooms Site Logistics and Planning First aid First aid rooms The provision of a first aid room should be considered where there is a high risk from hazards, or the workplace is remote from accident and emergency facilities. These criteria may apply on some large construction... a2-first-aid-rooms Records Site Logistics and Planning First aid Records First aiders and appointed persons should be provided with a book in which to record incidents requiring their attendance. This record is not the same as the statutory record book, but the two may be combined. A... a2-records 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88