Hand Protection Within the course of the working day, your hands will come into contact with many different substances such as concrete, mould oil, earth, re-bar rust etc, and precautions should be undertaken to protect your hands, such as: Use …
Power washers discharge pressures can be very high. At these pressures, water / cleaning solution can penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream, carrying any dirt on the skin with it. Any facial opening is at greater risk. Therefore: Always …
Introduction: Toolbox Talks on ere workers skipped PPE because they were “just doing a quick job” — and the result was costly, both in terms of human health and lost productivity. This toolbox talks provides a clear guide on PPE …
Tool Box Talk Avoiding and Managing Dust WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Dust can be a nuisance to people living and working near construction sites and if it not prevented and managed properly, can lead to local authorities becoming involved. The …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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, …
