Explosive situations: regulations proliferate in the potentially dangerous job of selecting, installing and maintaining electrical equipment in and around explosives buildings
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Working on sites with buildings that house explosives requires careful consideration of site electrical supplies, selection and siting of electrical equipment, lighting protection and earthing. New guidance from the Health & Safety Executive is note PM 82 The selection, installation and maintenance of electrical equipment for use in and around building containing explosives. It gives advice on earthing and equipotential bonding, lighting protection, wiring systems and maintenance and testing.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1997
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The risks of using access equipment or scaffolds at heights are discussed. The launch of safety targets by the government to cut deaths and injuries in construction and the advantages of powered access equipment are examined.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 2001
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Breathe easy at work
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The UK regulations on the control of asbestos at work are summarized. Details of where asbestos is most commonly found in buildings and methods of reducing exposure and health risks to construction workers are given.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 2001
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