Search results Means Of Access Work Over Water Other specific precautions Means of access The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations require the safe transport of any person conveyed by water to or from his place of work. Passenger-carrying craft must be appropriate for the amount... E10-means-of-access Inter Vessel Transfer Work Over Water Other specific precautions Inter-vessel transfer Inter-vessel transfer is particularly hazardous and fatalities have been the subject of investigation by the Marine Accident Investigation Board. Inter-vessel transfer should be avoided as much... E10-inter-vessel-transfer Diving Work Over Water Other specific precautions Diving Many operations associated with water require some work with divers. This is normally undertaken by a Sub Contractor and in these situations the Principal or Main Contractor must verify the competence of the... E10-diving References Work Over Water References Legislation particular to work over water Merchant Shipping Act (1995) The Diving at Work Regulations 1997 (DWR) Merchant Shipping and Maritime Security Act (1997) Merchant Shipping (Pollution) Act (2006) Health and Safety at... E10-references General Precautions Piling General precautions For all types of piling it is essential that a working surface designed to support the plant & equipment safely when working and moving, is provided. Failure of the Working Platform (piling mat) accounts for 30% of dangerous occurrences... E11-general-precautions Cranes Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Cranes – general Introduction There are many types of crane used in construction work today. Detailed below are some of the most common types of crane, together with practical guidance on the key safety and legal... E12-cranes Brick Block Saws Static Plant and Equipment Specific Items Bricks/block saws The brick saw has been used on construction sites for manyyears. It has a number of advantages over other methods, namely: A neat, straight, flat and accurate cut is achieved. Whilst cutting,... D3-brick-block-saws Water Pumps Static Plant and Equipment Specific Items Water pumps The following points should be checked:- That the pump is mounted on a good, firm base. That flywheels and shafts are securely guarded. If used in confined spaces, that exhaust gases are... D3-water-pumps Care And Maintenance Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Thorough examination and Pre-use checks of equipment Care and Maintenance Information on use, care and maintenance should be provided by the manufacturer and this should be strictly complied with. What follows is additional... E17-care-and-maintenance Work Near Excavations Mobile Plant and Site Transport Safe Driving and Work Practices Work near excavations, pits, water, embankments and earthworks The CDM Regulations require 'suitable and sufficient measures shall be taken so far as to prevent any vehicle from falling into any... D5-work-near-excavations 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
