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Hazards and risks associated with the use of strimmers • Flying debris which can cause injury to the eyes or other part of the body, injure pedestrians, damage parked cars, property or passing vehicles.• Animal faeces which can cause disease – operators may come into contact with these when adjusting cutting cords or if these … Read more
Most offices are considered low-risk in terms of electrical hazards, but an office could be as equally dangerous as any other job if risk assessments are not being carried out. Most common causes in an office would be a fault or unsafe installation, electrical equipment used in an office is potentially hazardous and can do … Read more
Workplace bullying and harassment is a safety and health issue that can compromise the mental and physical health and safety of Employees. To ‘harass’ means to engage in a course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably be known to be unwelcome. Main Duties Bullying and harassing behaviour can include: • … Read more
Vibration can cause serious and disabling injuries, but many operatives are unaware of the risks. Many construction tools can cause vibration including road breakers, chainsaws, percussive hand tools, rotating hand tools, riveting guns, etc. Main points: • Reduce the potential for vibration by careful selection of work equipment (ie use those with vibration absorbing features).• … Read more
Electric Pallet jacks make quick work of moving loads around the workplace.Pallet jacks protect your back from strains and injuries by moving heavy andawkward loads and objects that would be unsafe to lift manually, but, as with anypowered tool, if used improperly, electric pallet jacks can become a safety liability. Main Points Watch for coworkers … Read more
Mobile tower scaffolds provide a very useful and efficient working platform fornumerous tasks when used properly. When misused, they provide a means ofserious injury to both users and other employees. Main Points • Plan use of mobile tower scaffolds. Ensure SWL’s are sufficient, that manufacturer’sguidelines are complied with, and that a competent person is available … Read more
Portable reciprocating saws are powerful, versatile tools that use thin, flat, narrowblades that, depending on the application requirements, come in assorted lengthsand tooth-sets. Reciprocating saws are not difficult to use but their intendedpurpose prohibits the use of a blade guard. The open blade design allows theapplication of powerful cutting potential in cramped and restricted spaces. … Read more
Effective health and safety training cannot, nor should be, a one size fits all approach. However, for most businesses, incorporating some online training into their staff training plan is a highly effective solution with many benefits including: 1. Time efficient Our online health and safety courses are completed in minutes not days or weeks. Candidates … Read more
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