The general provision sets out minimum standards promote good level
of safety site.3 are useful reminders the type of
.
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.3
Safety signs showing type PPE worn. This includes most types protective
clothing, and equipment such eye, foot and head protection, safety har-
nesses, life jackets and high visibility clothing. These regulations are made under the Health
and Safety Work Act 1974 and are designed specifically promote safety
at work the construction industry. Construction work defined any
building civil engineering work, including construction, assembly,
alterations, conversions, repairs, upkeep, maintenance dismantling a
structure.
Under the Health and Safety Work Act, employers must provide free of
charge any PPE and employees must make full and proper use it. Safety
signs such those shown Fig.
Definition
PPE defined all equipment
designed worn, held, pro-
tect against risk health and safety. Schedules specify the requirements for guardrails, work-
ing platforms, ladders, emergency procedures, lighting and welfare facili-
ties.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Work
Regulations 1998
FIGURE 1. Welfare facilities set out minimum provisions for site accommodation:
washing facilities, sanitary conveniences and protective clothing. 1.12
Basic Electrical Installation Work
The temporary nature construction sites makes them one the most
dangerous places work
