Search results L Glossary GLOSSARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TERMS LAAPC - Local Authority Air Pollution Control - a licensing and control system enforced by local authorities for controlling emissions to air from specified processes and activities. Landfill Tax - introduced in October... 19-glossary-l 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 Hazards Work Over Water Hazards The primary environmental/weather hazards in this area of construction are: Wind Waves Changing water levels Currents Joint occurrences of the above However, the above... E10-hazards Subsea or inland water services Work Over Water General precautions Subsea or inland water services The existence of sub sea or other waters pipelines and cables, especially electricity cables, oil and gas pipelines can pose hazards for all works involving water, especially as it is more difficult... E10-subsea-or-inland-water-services Rescue Safety Boats Work Over Water Rescue equipment Rescue/safety boats Suitable rescue boat or safety boats will be needed in most situations when working over or near to tidal or flowing water. The boat provided should be of appropriate size and power as required by tidal/current... E10-rescue-safety-boats Protective Clothing And Equipment Specialist/Specific Processes, Risks and Components High pressure and ultra high pressure water jetting Protective clothing and equipment Normal waterproofs and Kevlar/steel toe-capped wellingtons do not offer sufficient protection to personnel for either HP... E24-pressure-protective-clothing-and-equipment 13.4.3 Nitrates and Phosphates within Water WATER 13.4 MANAGING WATER RESOURCES 13.4.3 Nitrates and Phosphates within Water (Nutrient Neutrality) There is an area of concern around the levels of nutrients, specifically nitrates and phosphates, within water bodies, as excessive levels can lead to eutrophication... 13-4-3-nitrates-and-phosphates-within-water-nutrient-neutrality 11.9.4 Low risk waste WASTE 11.9 TREATMENT OF WASTE ON SITE OF PRODUCTION 11.9.4 Regulatory Position Statement and Low Risk Waste Position England and Wales The treatment of waste materials in construction applications is a waste recovery operation that requires a permit under The... 11-9-4-low-risk-waste Guidance for Pollution Prevention (GPPs) Register of Legislation Appendix 1 Statutory, Non-statutory and other Guidance and Standards Non-statutory and Other Guidance Guidance for Pollution Prevention (GPPs) GPP 1: Understanding your environmental responsibilities - good environmental practices A... 03-guidance-for-pollution-prevention General Precautions Portable Tools Hand Tools General precautions Quality Buying sub-standard tools is a false economy. Hammers and chisels of inferior steel, chip, even shatter, when struck. Cheap punches, drifts and cold chisels quickly mushroom at the head. Cheap wrenches or... D2-general-precautions 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
