Construction work defined any
building civil engineering work, including construction, assembly,
alterations, conversions, repairs, upkeep, maintenance dismantling a
structure. Welfare facilities set out minimum provisions for site accommodation:
washing facilities, sanitary conveniences and protective clothing. These regulations are made under the Health
and Safety Work Act 1974 and are designed specifically promote safety
at work the construction industry. This includes most types protective
clothing, and equipment such eye, foot and head protection, safety har-
nesses, life jackets and high visibility clothing. 1.
Definition
PPE defined all equipment
designed worn, held, pro-
tect against risk health and safety.12
Basic Electrical Installation Work
The temporary nature construction sites makes them one the most
dangerous places work.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Work
Regulations 1998
FIGURE 1.
The general provision sets out minimum standards promote good level
of safety site.3 are useful reminders the type of
. Schedules specify the requirements for guardrails, work-
ing platforms, ladders, emergency procedures, lighting and welfare facili-
ties.3
Safety signs showing type PPE worn.
PPE defined all equipment designed worn, held, protect
against risk health and safety. There is
now duty for all those working construction sites wear head protec-
tion, and this includes electricians working site subcontractors. Safety
signs such those shown Fig.
Under the Health and Safety Work Act, employers must provide free of
charge any PPE and employees must make full and proper use it
