subject: Your Health And Safety Regulatons [print this page] Making head and tail of your health and safety regulations is something that we all have to do in the construction industry. There are some aspects of our job that none of useven the ones involved directly in safety on site like. Health and Safety is one of those, and while very often we think that we know it all, sticking to the regulations and requirements will make a safer site. Every time.
The biggest single idea you can have with any legislation is to find out which sections apply directly to you. Areas of legislation which have been designed, for example, for on site chemical work, will probably not apply to you. This sort of thing doesn't make a wealth of difference to many sites, so it can be quickly negated. The more widespread safety aspects are the things we all need to look for. Just remember that health and safety regulations are there for your safety. Its easy to be suspicious of the legitimacy of regulations, but try not to be.
Your health and safety document should cover all areas of work, and begins with a general introduction to the paper. This covers a vast majority of the main point of health and safety regulations Following this, a number of specific amendments are listed. You should study these if you are involved in construction in any way that might be applicable. Things listed here include aspects of H&S regulations involved with marine construction, air contaminants and high rise building for example.
Health and Safety for your day-to-day site running is next. Things like flooring types and the variety of ladder you use will be covered. Bear in mind that this document is from the minds of industry professionals. It is be utterly comprehensive, and isnt a great bedtime read.
You have to study fire routes and procedures, as well as emergency fire drills, regardless of whether you work in a food hall or high rise construction. It has a personal effect as well, namely that if you are lax in this respect, you will get fined.
One thing that is often overlooked is noise levels. You will be informed of your maximum decibel level, and failure to comply will result in fines at best. This is reasonably easy to understand, at very least. It isn't just about the level of noise, but when you make it as well. Remember that.
We simply cant delve into the ins-and outs of every regulation, so we'll have to stop here. It's sufficient to say that it's one of the most important jobs you can have on site. Obviously there are fines, and even imprisonment involved, but the real core of the issue is that you need to ensure the safety of those around you, as well as yourself. Make sure you read and re-read the documents to ensure you have the best grasp of what you are required to do.
