Search results Precautions in relation to dangerous substances Fire Precautions in relation to dangerous substances The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) requires companies to assess the risks of fires and explosions that may be caused by dangerous substances in the workplace. Companies... e3-precautions-in-relation-to-dangerous-substances Introduction FIRE High Risk Works – Cladding Replacement Managing fire risk during cladding and insulation removal and replacement on tall buildings is considered high risk; high risk factors are: towers above 18m (6 storeys). where insulation is not the lower-risk... e3-introduction-cladding The use of LPG Fire Construction fire loading and process fire controls The use of LPG The use of LPG boilers and burners is classed as hot works requiring a Permit to Work Hot Works in all cases. Additional risks are created from carbon monoxide/fumes from poorly maintained... e3-the-use-of-lpg Temporary lighting and cables Fire Temporary lighting and cables All wires should be installed to minimise trailing cables e.g., via service risers or cable trays / ceiling grids. Temporary supplies should include 110-volt socket outlets e.g., in communal areas / risers etc. The following... e3-temporary-lighting-and-cables BESS Battery Energy Storage Systems Fire BESS Battery Energy Storage Systems These are large storage batteries which are trickle charged from mains or generator and used to power tower cranes, hoists, MCWPs and site accommodation. These are self-contained units incorporating monitoring protection... e3-bess-battery-energy-storages-ystems Stored materials Fire Stored materials Remove or treat materials that are provided to protect finished goods. Once packaging is removed – all protection used must be flame retardant – do not reuse packaging as protection. Packaging may elevate the fire loading and... e3-stored-materials Background Fire Timber Structures Background When the fire risk in timber frame construction was recognised and judged unacceptable by Regulators, initial project work by FERMI (Fire Engineering Risk Management International Ltd) focussed on the development of acceptable... E3-background Fire safety management Fire Fire safety management The FSO requires companies make, and give effect to, such arrangements as are appropriate (taking into account the size of the activities in the premises) for the effective planning, organisation, control, monitoring, and review of... e3-fire-safety-management 9.2.3.2 Sustainability and responsible sourcing of MATERIALS 9.2 Material Selection 9.2.3 Timber 9.2.3.2 Sustainability and responsible sourcing timber Whilst FLEGT and UKTR are concerned with the legality of timber supplies, responsible sourcing requires that timber should be obtained from legal and sustainable... 09-2-3-2-sustainability-and-responsible-sourcing-o 10.5.3.5 Light Nuisance 10.5 CONSTRUCTION GOOD PRACTICE 10.5.3 Preventing or Reducing Nuisance 10.5.3.5 Light In England and Wales, the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005 and In Scotland the Public Health (Scotland) Act 2008 amended section 79(1) of the Environmental... 10-5-3-5-light 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99
