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INDG327(rev1) Working safely with acetylene This leaflet provides guidance on the fire and explosion hazards of acetylene. It is for people who use acetylene for welding, cutting and similar processes and will help them comply with their legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the Provision and Use of […]
The law says that any work near electric overhead power lines must be carefully planned and carried out to avoid danger from accidental contact or close proximity to the lines. The precautions necessary will depend on the nature of the work at the site and will be required even when work near the line is […]
Asbestos is responsible for over 4000 deaths every year. Younger people, if routinely exposed to asbestos fibres over time, are at greater risk of developing asbestos-related disease than older workers. This is due to the time it takes for the body to develop symptoms after exposure to asbestos. Exposure to asbestos can cause four main […]
People often work in air contaminated with dust, fume and other airborne hazards that can damage health or even lead to an early death. In many cases when exposure cannot be avoided, employers will use respiratory protective equipment (RPE) to protect their workforce. Where RPE is used, it must be able to provide adequate protection […]
According to BS6031 Code of practice for earthworks, a trench is any excavation whose length greatly exceeds it width. They sometimes qualify under the Confined Spaces Regulations. Incidents in trenches are not as common as falls from stepladders, but are often fatal. A typical small trench collapse will contain 800kg of soil, which is equivalent […]
Ladders are hard to match for versatility and ease of use when working at height, but they must be inspected regularly to keep them safe. Pre-use checks should be carried out immediately before the ladder is used and recorded inspections should be carried out at suitable intervals and after any event that could have compromised […]
The HSE is seeking views on its proposal to replace the Construction (Design and Management) Regulation 2007 and withdraw the Approved Code of Practice. The main proposed changes are, to make the Regulations easier to understand; replace the CDM co-ordinator role with the principal designer; replace the ACOP with targeted guidance; replace the detailed and prescriptive requirements […]
If you’re not clear about who regulates what when it comes to enforcing health and safety law, here is a reminder: HSE is responsible for enforcing health and safety at workplaces including: • factories; • farms; • building sites; • nuclear installations; • mines; • schools and colleges; • fairgrounds; • gas, electricity and water […]
The HSE has overhauled its Work at Height Guidance. They are now providing simple advice about do’s and don’ts when working at height to ensure people are clear on what the law requires; they have busted some of the persistent myths, such as the banning of ladders, when they can still be used; offered targeted […]
The HSE has revised the asbestos guidance. The Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) L127 (The management of asbestos in non-domestic premises) and L143 (Work with materials containing asbestos) have been consolidated into one single revised ACOP – L143 Managing and working with asbestos which also reflects the changes introduced in The Control of Asbestos Regulations […]
