Guidance on Lifting Operations
Published in May 2015 Introduction This document gives guidance of lifting operations. It describes types of equipment to support lifting, whose responsible…
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Guidance on Occupational Health
Published in October 2015 Occupational health relates to how work and the work environment can affect an employee’s health and equally how…
Guidance on Occupational Health for Contaminated Land Investigations
Published 14th June 2018 This guidance covers occupational health issues for the intrusive investigation of contaminated sites. Prior to any investigation, a…
Guidance on Occupational Stress
Published 5th March 2020. Work related stress can be a significant cause of illness and has been linked to increased incidence of…
Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work. It can include items…
Guidance on selecting the correct Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE)
Published in 2013. Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is only acceptable as a last resort and should only be used where alternative measures…
Guidance on the Investigation of Derelict Sites
Published September 2018 Derelict sites will inevitably be ‘brownfield’ sites on account of previous development on the site. By implication such sites…
Guidance on the Prevention of Dermatitis
- Dermatitis occurs when the skin has an acute or chronic reaction to an irritant
- Irritants may be physical, mechanical, chemical or biological
- Robust controls and targeted PPE policy must be in place to prevent contact with irritants
Guidance on the prevention of HAVS
- HAVS is the collective term for conditions caused by operation of Vibrating hand tools;
- HAVS can cause permanent, ill health effects;
- Employers must ensure that measures are in place to monitor exposure to Vibrating tools;
- Simple steps can be taken, to ensure that workers are not exposed to excessive use of vibrating tools;
Guidance on the prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are one of the most common work-related ailments. Musculoskeletal Disorders are particularly prevalent across a range of construction industry with as much as 30% of the workforce thought to be affected. Back injuries are commonly associated with workers on site and in laboratories whereas office based workers may be more susceptible to repetitive strain injuries and related problems. Designing work to avoid straining and over exertion is the best way to avoid injuries.