Roof Stability – Is the roof strong enough to support the weight of a human. Are the trusses intact? Will the roof bow on a hot day? Check the underlayment before going onto the roof. Ladder Security & Placement – Is the ladder secure and at a 4:1 angle, are the feet secure, the top …
Fatal accidents on construction sites are partly due to poor health and safety measures put in place by construction companies. Under the Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM) 2015, it is stated that all construction projects must now have measures in place to protect workers working at height. This means an effective system must be …
Without your fall protection systems being re-tested on a regular basis, you potentially run the risk of putting maintenance personnel at risk of falls from height. Not only this, you are also breaking the law if you haven’t tested your fall protection system in the last 12 months! Premsafe are able to offer the complete …
The court heard that an Improvement Notice was served by the HSE to The Shower Tray Company Limited in September 2015 due to the lack of edge protection in their storage area. Failing to Meet Obligations A mezzanine floor above some ground floor rooms was being used for storage. This regularly required employees to access the area …
Working at height is always a high risk activity. Work at height safety standards are essential for roof access/work and the nature of the precautions required and must be assessed for each individual job. Workers in maintenance, construction and other variety of jobs could be at risk of falling from height. Examples include: decorators, painters, …
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Some may think that this can often lead to incorrect usage. According to the Health and Safety Executive, in 2014-2015 falls from heights made up over half of fatal injuries in the workplace. Using error-free methods and correct fall protection equipment’s, will help an employer or duty holder to reduce the risks. It is also …
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The fact remains that whether Britain decides to stay or leave, it will likely have a significant effect on health and safety for UK businesses. Will this be for better or for worse…. Or will it just be the status quo? There has been a strong history of health and safety legislation in the UK. …
You may have seen certain standards double prefixed with BS EN. You may already know that BS relating to British Standards and EN referring to Euro Norms. This means that the item referred to complies with the UK version of a European harmonised standard. With regards to fall protection, we often refer to BS EN795:2012 …
The case, tried at The Old Bailey, heard how a BT engineer was working in the loft space of a residential block in East London. The engineer lost balance and fell 7 metres through the ceiling onto a concrete stairwell. The HSE‘s ensuing investigation demonstrated the failure of BT to plan work adequately near fragile surfaces. In …
Builder profile and SMAS has announced that their subcontractor, supplier, consultant and main contractor members of their new working partnership. According to the Builder’s Profile website, From October 2016 all valid SMAS – Worksafe certificate entries added to Profiles will be automatically verified by SMAS. Danny Marinou SMAS Business Development Manager says, “We are proud …
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