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Geotechnical Health and Safety Standards
Published in May 2016 This document provides guidance on the minimum standard of health and safety training applicable to those who direct,…
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Geotechnical Sites RAG List
Published in May 2016 CDM Red, amber and green lists Red, amber and green lists are practical aides to designers on what…
Guidance for Health Management with NDMs
Published November 2015 Nuclear Moisture/Density Meters (NDMs) contain active ionising radioactive sources. Use of NDMs must adhere to “The Ionising Radiations Regulations…
Guidance for Site Management & Supervision
- Safe management of contractors and subcontractors is paramount to establish safe working.
- H&S considerations should include good planning, selecting a competent contractor, checking competencies, keeping check on progress and review.
Guidance for Working on Rail Infrastructure
Published July 2019 This guidance is written for anyone involved in geotechnical or geo-environmental work on Network Rail’s Managed Infrastructure (NRMI). Separate…
Guidance for working overseas
Published in October 2013 It is the responsibility of Employers to ensure that appropriate operational procedures, security measures and personal health issues…
Guidance on Confined Spaces
Published in December 2012 A ‘confined space’ is defined as a space of an enclosed nature where there is a risk of…
Guidance on CSCS Cards
Published 3rd July 2018 – Update from 2015 version The Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) delivers a card scheme for industry that…
Guidance on dealing with contamination during a ground investigation
Published September 2020. This version replaces ‘Guidance on dealing with contamination during an intrusive investigation’ which was published in 2012. This guidance…