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Risk assessment - drilling holes into textured coatings

Drilling holes into textured coatingsTextured coatings are usually found as a type of decorative finish to walls and ceilings. Failure to take the proper precautions when drilling into them could lead to dust, which may contain asbestos, being inhale... Read more
 
 

Risk assessment - safe use of chainsaws

Safe use of chainsawsFailure to ensure that the risks associated with chainsaw use are reduced to an acceptable level, may lead to an accident, which invariably will put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo help you identify the haza... Read more
 
 

Using pedestrian-operated pallet trucks

Using pedestrian-operated pallet trucksUsing pedestrian-operated pallet trucks may present risks to staff which, left unmanaged, could cause accidents and potentially put you on the wrong side of the law.Managing the risksTo help you identify the haz... Read more
 
 

Risk assessment - safe use of lathes

Safe use of lathesUsing a lathe incorrectly can present risks to both the user and other people in the work area. This could lead to a serious accident resulting in significant personal injuries.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards asso... Read more
 
 

Risk assessment - safe use of oxy-acetylene welding and cutting equipment

Safe use of oxy-acetylene welding and cutting equipmentIf oxy-acetylene welding and cutting equipment is used incorrectly, this could lead to accidents and fires resulting in serious personal injuries.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the haz... Read more
 
 

Mobile work platform inspection checklist

Mobile work platform inspection checklistIf you're operating a small mobile work platform, such as a Peco lift, it's vital to complete basic pre-start checks to confirm that it's safe to use. The findings of the inspection should be recorded on our docu... Read more
 
 

Risk assessment - safe use of hand tools

Safe use of hand tools  Accidents caused by the incorrect use of hand tools are common in the workplace. Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards and appropriate ways of controlling them, use our example Risk Assessment - Safe use of Hand ... Read more
 
 

Permit to work - stepladders

Permit to work - stepladdersAlthough stepladders are recognised as acceptable work equipment to enable staff to work at height, you may want to control who uses them and when. This can be achieved with a permit to work document. Balancing actAlthough... Read more
 
 

Risk assessment - safe use of electric drills

Safe use of electric drillsPortable electric drills are useful tools and, with care, they can be among the safest. But electric drills can be dangerous if not handled carefully.Managing the risksTo help you identify the hazards associated with the us... Read more
 
 

Risk assessment - safe use of pressure washers

Safe use of pressure washersIf pressure washers are used incorrectly, then this could lead to accidents involving serious electric shock resulting in personal injuries or death.Managing the risksTo help you to identify the hazards associated with usi... Read more
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