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These guidance notes will support you to think about how you can lead in health and safety as a Director.
These guidance notes will support you to think about how you can lead in health and safety. It is not a complete set of criteria for health and safety leadership as a Senior Manager.
These guidance notes will support you to think about how you can lead in health and safety if you are a Site Supervisor.
These guidance notes will support you to think about how you can lead in health and safety as a worker.
Reviewing critical risks is a Safety Charter commitment. It is up to everyone on site to understand all critical risk activities and that they are identified, managed and mitigated.
There is no electrical appliance that will provide 100% protection. This Toolbox Talk takes you through safe use of walking with electricity on site.
Existing services covers every service that is present on site. This includes underground or overhead services. This Toolbox Talk steps you through working with existing services safely.
Dust is defined as fine, dry powder consisting of tiny particles of earth or waste matter, either on the ground or carried in the air. When breathed deep into the lungs it can cause damage.
Many construction sites require excavation work, particularly trenches. If this work isn't planned or carried out correctly, it may lead to serious injury or death.
The movement of vehicles and mobile equipment on a construction site presents a critical risk for people and property.
Traffic on a construction site can be highly dangerous if moving vehicles and equipment are not used correctly or safely.
Hot Works are any operation that creates high heat or fire. This is a critical risk because it could be fatal.
Lifting and slinging (also known as load lifting and rigging) comes with known dangers which can lead to serious injury or death.
It is crucial that everyone in the workplace is aware of the potential hazards of using power tools as well as being competent at using the tool.
We all deserve to work in a safe environment. Unfortunately, there are situations where violence is present in the workplace.
Drinking and drug taking while at work covers any instance that impacts negatively on the workplace, even if it happens outside work hours and away from work.
Body stressing is muscular stress caused by lifting, carrying, twisting, putting down objects, and repetitive movements (manual handling).
Talking about mental health and suicide prevention enable us to provide information and options, and it lets others know they are in a safe environment to do so.
