their latest amendments, the
COSHH Regulations focus giving advice and guidance build-
ers and contractors the safe use and control asbestos products. fumes and gases causing asphyxiation (burning PVC gives off toxic
fumes);
6.The legal responsibilities both employers and employees
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2. loft
insulation);
3. solvents causing skin and respiratory irritation (strong solvents are
used cement together PVC conduit fittings and tube);
5. employer has purchased good quality plant and equip-
ment, which well maintained, there little else do. cement and wood dust causing breathing problems and eye
irritation;
7. car batteries,
which contain dilute sulphuric acid);
4.g. Some older equip-
ment may require modifications bring line with modern standards
of dust extraction, fume extraction noise, but assessments are
required the regulations other than those generally required the
Management Regulations 1999 discussed previously. acids causing skin burns and breathing irritation (e.
These can found Guidance Notes 71. exposure asbestos although the supply and use the most haz-
ardous asbestos material now prohibited, huge amounts were
installed between 1950 and 1980 the construction industry and
much still place today. man-made fibres which might cause skin eye irritation (e.
.
The Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare)
Regulations 1996
An electrical contractor part the construction team, usually a
subcontractor, and therefore the regulations particularly aimed the
construction industry also influence the daily work procedures and envi-
ronment electrician. The most important recent piece legislation is
the Construction Regulations.
Provision and Use Work Equipment Regulations
1998
These regulations tidy number existing requirements already in
place under other regulations such the Health and Safety Work Act
1974, the Factories Act 1961 and the Offices, Shops and Railway Premises
Act 1963.
The Provision and Use Work Equipment Regulations 1998 places gen-
eral duty employers ensure minimum requirements plant and
equipment.
Where PPE provided employer, employees have duty use to
safeguard themselves.g
