WATER JETTING BACKGROUND INFORMATION The use of water jetting for cleaning surfaces has now become popular, eg car washing house drives and path cleaning. Within the construction industry its main use for the demolition of concrete structures. All types of water jetting present hazards to both operators of the equipment and others. The higher water […]
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Office safety is just as important as Site Safety. There are many hazards awaiting the unwary ranging from Manual Handling to Hazardous Substances. HAZARDS Accumulations of flammable material ie paper Tripping hazards such as cables operations such as moving cabinets etc. Manual handling causing strains or sprains Poorly organized work stations Hazardous substances
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Two types of leptospirosis infection can affect workers. Weil’s disease is a serious and sometimes fatal infection that is transmitted to humans by contacto with urine from infected rats. The Hardjo form of leptospirosis is trasmitted from cattle. HAZARDS The bacteria can get into the body through cuts and scratches and through the
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION Whenevery vehicles or plant are moving or working alongside pedestrians or pedestrian operatives on any roadwork’s site, there is a high accident potential. Roadwork’s applies to both new highway construction and resurfacing of exisiting highways. Similar work may be drainage operations, kerb laying, gully clearing etc. All these activties, when undertaken alongside an
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION Even a small fire can cause injuries from smoke inhalation as well as serious property damage. Everyone has responsibility for preventing fire in the workplace. Learn what to do in the event of a fire you will not have time once a fire starts. HAZARDS Heaters, cigarettes, matches, cookers, and other ignition source.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Every year pople are killed or seriously injured while working in excavations. Many are killed or injured by collapses and falling materials, some are killed or injured when they contact buried underground services. Excavations need to be properly planned and carried out in accordance with a Permit to Excavate/Risk Assessment/Method Statement as appropriate.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Personal hygiene is very important in any industry, Construction is no exception. Personal cleanliness will reduce the chances of you, your colleagues and familites catching and suffering the ill effects generated by your work activities. Don’t take your hazards home. HAZARDS Dermatitis and skin cancers from substances being in contact with the skin
BACKGROUND INFORMATION A confined space can be any enclosed area that if unventilated could contain a toxic gas/vapour,or insufficient oxygen to support life. In many cases the dangers cannot be detected by the senses. It is important to remember that many deaths occur whilst attempting to rescue from a confined space. HAZARDS Too much or
BACKGROUND INFORMATION Every year children and other members of the public are killed and injured because construction / maintenance activities don’t have been adequately controlled. Accidents happen when workers forget that site activities can affect the wellbeing of the general public either directly or indirectly, there is never any room for complacency, when an activity
BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) aim to make the workplace safer by dealing with substances that could be hazardous to your health. It is important to remember that substances don’t just come is containers they can be produced by prosesses such as mixing, cutting, heating and maybe present in
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