Search results Barges Pontoons Unifloats etc. Work Over Water Other specific precautions Barges, Pontoons, Uni-floats etc Barges, pontoons, etc., used as working platforms, must be fit for purpose, properly constructed and sufficiently stable to avoid tipping. Hired equipment must be accompanied by a recent... E10-barges-pontoons-unifloats-etc. Site Tidiness Work Over Water Other specific precautions Site tidiness Site tidiness is key in minimising tripping hazards. Tools, ropes and other materials not in use should be stored away and rubbish should be cleared up promptly. Materials awaiting use should be stacked... E10-site-tidiness 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 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24