Tool Box Talks – Archaeology
Archaeology Why Is It Important To ensure that all personnel at workplace are aware of the response required in the event of unanticipated finds of archaeological /historical value and the importance of cooperating with the Archaeological Specialists. In addition the necessity of reporting immediately any unusual finds/features revealed during operations. DODON'T Be aware of finding [...]
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Tool Box Talks – Oil Storage
Oil Storage Why Is It Important Correct storage of oil is not just a part of good site management, oil storage must comply with the Control of Pollution (Oil Storage) Regulations 2001 if the oil storage is more than 200 litres. DODON'T Ensure oil containers are of sufficient strength & integrity to make a leak [...]
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Tool box Talk – ACCIDENT PREVENTION
ACCIDENT PREVENTION The Construction industry employs approx 6% of the UK workforce, but accounts for 30% of all fatalities. Don’t become the next statistic. CAUSES OF ACCIDENTS People not thinking about what they are doing. People not following instructions People not following training they’ve been given Unsafe manual handling, loading, stacking and storing. Overloading of [...]
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Tool Box Talks — BITUMEN BOILERS IN CONSTRUCTION – FIRE HAZARDS
BITUMEN BOILERS IN CONSTRUCTION - FIRE HAZARDS Protect yourself and your workmates by following a few simple rules. If in doubt, ask. Setting up Stand the boiler on a firm, level surface, with the fire tray underneath, even on concrete. Set up the gas cylinders at least 3m away, but out of the way. Don’t [...]
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Tool Box Talks – Quayside Activities
Quayside Activities INTRODUCTION It’s a requirement of an employer to assure quayside activities be done in safe manner in accordance with Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) rules & regulations (EHS).To carry out quayside activities, required permits must be obtained from a PCFC approved third party certification bodies. All concerns regarding the planned activity [...]
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Tool Box Talks — CABLE / HOSE MANAGEMENT
Introduction We all use electric cables, gas / air / pressure or water hoses for various reason i.e. lighting, welding, power tools, heating, cutting, pressure testing, pneumatic gouging, fire fighting etc. When those are used properly they are perfectly safe, but on the other hand they can be deadly if not treated with respect. We […]
Tool box Talks — Safe Driving
INTRODUCTION: A moment of inattentiveness / distraction, when driving, can cause severe accidents. Here you are not alone to suffer its consequences, but there are number of staffs and their family behind it. Here responsibilities are on each drivers’ / operators’ hand when operating vehicles and other equipments. It means you bears hundreds of people [...]
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Tool Box Talks – HAND INJURY PREVENTION
HAND INJURY PREVENTION INTRODUCTION It has been trended that most number of work related injuries involve the hands. Without your fingers or hands, your ability to work and play would be greatly reduced.Human hands are unique. No other creature in the world has hands that can grasp, hold, move,and manipulate objects like human hands. They are [...]
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Tool Box Talks-House keeping
INTRODUCTION Good housekeeping is the regular removal of waste material and management of material storage areas.Housekeeping is a must in every job, because it allows everyone to work efficiently, productively and safely in all work areas. Waste must be managed if left unmanaged the site will quickly become unproductive through rubbish accumulation. The task isn’t [...]
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Tool Box Talks – Manual Material Handling
Manual Material Handling Safe lifting techniques: It is necessary to use appropriate type gloves when handling rough, sharp, hot, slippery, odd shaped and hazardous materials. Safety boots or shoes should be worn to protect toes from falling loads. Prior to manual lifting / handling make sure loads are easy to lift. It is best to [...]
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