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Gas

H & S Guidance – Gas INTRODUCTION Gas is generally a very safe fuel.  But, as with all fuels, it should be treated with respect.  Each year around 40 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by faulty or poorly installed gas appliances.  (Carbon monoxide is difficult to recognise because it has no colour, no .... Read More

Gas Welding

Gas Welding INTRODUCTION Welding is the union of pieces of metal by fusing the opposing surfaces that have been made molten by heat.  Processes similar to welding include brazing and soldering.  Allied processes include the removal and cutting of metals.  Common heat sources are the electric arc and oxy – gas flames. With electric arc .... Read More

Glass and Glazing

H & S Guidance – Glass and Glazing Health and Safety Information System (See also: Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare) INTRODUCTION Hazards may arise from the storage, handling and processing of flat glass, from the disposal of discharge lamps and from inappropriate glazing used in the workplace.  These matters are covered below. FLAT GLASS The .... Read More

Guidance Sick Building Syndrome

Sick Building Syndrome INTRODUCTION Almost everyone occasionally suffers common symptoms such as headaches, dry throat or sore eyes.  But there are occasions when people in particular buildings experience these sorts of symptoms more often than is usual.  Symptoms tend to increase in severity with the time spent in the building and improve over time, or .... Read More

Guide to Asbestos

H & S Guidance – Asbestos INTRODUCTION If you own, manage or have responsibilities for a workplace building that may contain asbestos, you need to think about the risk of exposure to workers and others who may use the building. You need to be able to identify, assess and manage any asbestos materials on your .... Read More

Guide to Manual Handling

Guide to Manual Handling INTRODUCTION More than one third of all reportable ‘Over Three Day’ injuries and nearly 10% of ‘Major Injuries’ are associated with manual handling. Many injuries are cumulative, resulting from repeated exposure to manual handling operations. Sprains and strains arise from the incorrect application and/or prolongation of bodily force. Poor posture and .... Read More

Hairdressing and Beauty Salons

H & S Guidance – Hairdressing and Beauty Salons INTRODUCTION The main hazards found in hairdressing/beauty salons include the use of chemicals, dermatitis, the transmission of infectious diseases (such as HIV and Hepatitis B), the safety of electrical equipment and the use of U/V Tanning Equipment. USE OF HAIRDRESSING FORMULATIONS All cosmetic products used in .... Read More

Hand-Arm Vibration

H & S Guidance – Hand-Arm Vibration INTRODUCTION Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is a widespread industrial disease affecting tens of thousands of workers.  Its best known effect is vibration-induced white finger (VWF).  Attacks are painful and can result in the loss of the ability to grip properly.  Any vibrating tool or process which causes tingling .... Read More

Health and Safety Policy and Statements

Health and Safety Policy and Statements INTRODUCTION Businesses which are successful in achieving high standards of health and safety have health and safety policies which contribute to their business performance.  Policies should be cost effective and aimed at preserving and developing both human and physical resources within the business whilst also achieving reductions in financial .... Read More

Holiday Lets

H & S Guidance – Holiday Lets INTRODUCTION Health and safety legislation applies in holiday lets, as there is a work activity involved in the provision of accommodation as it operates as a business activity. If the arrangement is occasional and the premises, essentially remains a domestic residence the HSE are the enforcing authority. If .... Read More