728x90 Safety369 ASBESTOS ASBESTOS BACKGROUND INFORMATION Asbestos is the collective name for a group of fibrous materials. There are many types of asbestos and may be found in various applications such as plant rooms insulation, tiling etc. The main types are commonly referred to as white, brown and blue, however they cannot be identified by color alone and full analysis of the material is required to assess type, risks.. 2023. 3. 11. DUST DUST BACKGROUND INFORMATION Dust is a common problem in the construction industry. It can cause serious health problems and is a widespead form of environmental pollution. Dust can create a nuisance to neighbours and represents a health hazard to employees, wildlife and the aquatic environment HAZARDS The harmful effects of dust can range from skin irritations to cancer Dusts can contain harmful.. 2023. 3. 11. MOBILE ELEVATED WORKING PLATFORMS (MEWP) MOBILE ELEVATED WORKING PLATFORM BACKGROUND INFORMATION Mobile elevated Working Platforms are know by many different names. Some of the more popular are powered access platforms, aerial work platforms, mobile access platforms, cherry pickers, tower wagons, hydraulic platforms and scissor lift platforms. The wide variety of names is indicative of the wide scope of their use HAZARDS The falling of.. 2023. 3. 11. LIFTING EQUIPMENT LIFTING EQUIPMENT BACKGROUND INFORMATION These topic covers all plant certificated for lifting and includes cranes, piling rigs, excavations, forklifts, telehandlers and draglines HAZARDS Falling loads if not secured correctly Crushing from the counter-balance weight of a slewing crane High winds Poor ground conditions Reversing vehicles Overhead cables HEALTH AND SAFETY POINTS Lifting Plant sho.. 2023. 3. 11. CARTRIDGE TOOLS CARTRIDGE TOOLS BACKGROUND INFORMATION Cartridge fixing tools have the advantage of potability, and of speed in operation. However in the wrong hands, they can main, If not kill and their effect is not necessarily confined to the firing area. In trained and competent hands these tools are safe. HAZARDS Penetration of soft materials Ricochet where material is brittle or of an uneven consistency S.. 2023. 3. 8. VIBRATORY RAMMER MACHINE VIBRATORY RAMMER MACHINE BACKGROUND INFORMATION Vibratory Rammers are used throughout Civil Engineering to compact everything form cohesive soil to backfill HAZARDS Vibration Noise Manual Handling Overturning Fire HEALTH AND SAFETY POINTS All oepratives using Vibratory Rammer must be properly trained All operatives must only use the accessories or attachment provided with the Rammer Never operat.. 2023. 3. 8. WORKING WITH COMPRESSED AIR TOOLS WORKING WITH COMPRESSED AIR TOOLS BACKGROUND INFORMATION Compressed air is delivered at high pressures. If it enters the body it can rupture internal organs and cause death. Any form of horseplay should be expressly forbidden under all circumstances. Tools with compressed air include concrete breakers, rock drills, air grinders, tampers and wood borers. HAZARDS Noise from damaged or fractured ho.. 2023. 3. 8. 이전 1 ··· 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 ··· 53 다음 728x90
