Under The Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM), principal contractors and contractors have an important role in managing health and safety risks during the construction phase. Among their duties, they are required to check that anyone they appoint has the skills, knowledge, experience and, where relevant, the organisational capability to carry out their work safely and without risk to health.
This document is intended to provide guidance to persons that are involved in the planning, management, supervision and use of lifting equipment and accessories for lifting. Gin wheels, mobile cranes and accessories for dangerous areas faced on site.
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Construction workers including scaffolders need adequate toilet and washing facilities, a place to warm up and eat food and somewhere to store clothing, keeping street clothing separate from work clothing to avoid any contamination. 4 pages
SG6:22 User Guide (pocket-sized). Members wishing to place an order for 100+ copies must email sales@nasc.org.uk as further discounts apply.
Where it is not reasonably practicable to avoid entering a confined space to undertake work, the employer or self-employed person is responsible for ensuring that a safe system of work is used. This recently updated guidance outlines the hazards associated with Confined Space Entry. 7 pages
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