Search results Permanent Works As Temporary Support Excavation Permanent works as temporary support There is frequently the need temporarily to support systems of retaining wall construction, until the permanent structure has been sufficiently advanced to provide the permanent support. What must be appreciated... E7-permanent-works-as-temporary-support Legal Requirements Work Over Water Legal requirements particular to work over water The Docks Regulations and the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations, in certain circumstances, can apply. In addition, the Merchant Shipping Acts, and related Merchant Shipping Regulations,... E10-legal-requirements Ground Conditions Work Over Water General precautions Ground conditions Ground conditions, sea and waterway bed and water levels can be very variable and change on a daily basis. This is obvious where the location is subject to tidal influence however, inland reservoirs can... E10-ground-conditions Interaction With Public Work Over Water General precautions Interaction with the public Construction Works associated with water are difficult to totally separate from the public and other water users such as fishermen. The public is less likely to be at risk if they are informed about... E10-interaction-with-public Lifebouys Rescue Lines Work Over Water Rescue equipment Lifebuoys and rescue lines MCA approved lifebuoys, or rescue lines, should be set at intervals along the workings. The lifebuoys must be checked to ensure that they are long enough to allow for the state of the tide, height... E10-lifebouys-rescue-lines Hand Protection Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hand protection Manual dexterity is lost when the hands are cold, which can lead to accidents if articles are dropped. Suitable gloves keep the hands warm and supple and should be worn for handling operations in cold weather... E17-hand-protection Non Pressure Pipelines SPECIALIST/SPECIFIC PROCESSES, RISKS AND COMPONENTS Pipeline testing Non-pressure pipelines The definition generally relates to sewers and drains which are subjected to low pressure air or water test. Air testing Air tests, to BS EN 752, generally apply a... E24-non-pressure-pipelines Utilities Engineers Training Other Role Specific Training Utilities Engineers Utilities Engineering provides training for gas and assessment training and support to the electric, water, refrigerant, steam and renewable industries. These training courses and assessments are delivered... A3-utilities-engineers Diving at Work Regulations 1997 Synopsis of Other Legislation Diving at Work Regulations 1997 The Diving at Work Regulations 1997 came into force on 1 April 1998 and apply to all work activities that involve diving. Recreational diving where no person is at work, is not covered by the... B7-diving-at-work-regulations In the event of an Emergency Overhead and Underground Services Underground services In the event of an Emergency Underground services installed on live construction sites or in partially completed housing developments are especially prone to damage from the numerous operations being carried... E18-in-the-event-of-an-emergency 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
