Lifting Accessories
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On March 9 2016 09:47 AM | Comments Off on Lifting Accessories
Some general risk reduction measures that should be taken when slinging loads.
All Lifting equipment should be checked and an Inspection Record kept.
Risk Reduction can be achieved by:-
Slinger/Signaler must assess all loads for size, shape, weight, and the Centre of Gravity
The ...
Employing young people at work
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On January 28 2016 11:45 AM | Comments Off on Employing young people at work
The UK HSE states that a young person is anyone under the age of 18 and under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 the employer is responsible for ensuring that any young worker is not exposed ...
Workplace Stress
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On December 10 2015 10:35 AM | Comments Off on Workplace Stress
Causes of workplace stress
The predominant cause of work related stress from a UK Labour Force Survey was workload (tight deadlines, too much work/pressure/responsibility).
Other factors identified included a lack of managerial support, organisational changes at work, violence and
role uncertainty (lack of clarity about ...
Method statement example:- Access Road and Protect...
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On October 12 2015 09:18 AM | Comments Off on Method statement example:- Access Road and Protection Slabs
This is an example detailed method statement for the site setup and carrying out of a new access road and protection slabs, Its a detailed method statement and shows how these should be compiled.
Project Name: Another Road Junction Job/Project Reference ...
Plant and Machinery Instruction Manuals
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On September 14 2015 06:14 AM | Comments Off on Plant and Machinery Instruction Manuals
When purchasing or in cases hiring plant and machinery the following information regarding Instruction manuals should be checked before use
Is there an instruction manual?
Is it in English? (Note: The supplier is required to provide it in English, according to The ...
Electrical Installation Risks
In Health and Safety | By safetyadmin | On June 22 2015 08:08 AM | Comments Off on Electrical Installation Risks
When compiling a Risk Assessment for electrical work a number of generic risks need to be considered:-
Fire
Flammable items must be removed from the work area.
Suitable fire extinguishers to be on hand. (Co2)
Slips, Trips and Falls
Ensure that good housekeeping practices are ...
