Guidance on the prevention of HAVS
Published in December 2021 (Original guidance published in September 2015) HAVS is the collective term for conditions caused by operation of Vibrating…
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Published in December 2021 (Original guidance published in September 2015) HAVS is the collective term for conditions caused by operation of Vibrating…
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are one of the most common work-related ailments. Musculoskeletal Disorders are particularly prevalent across a range of construction industry with as much as 30% of the workforce thought to be affected. Back injuries are commonly associated with workers on site and in laboratories whereas office based workers may be more susceptible to repetitive strain injuries and related problems. Designing work to avoid straining and over exertion is the best way to avoid injuries.
Within the geotechnical and geoenvironmental industry, working outdoors is a fundamental component, with workers in these environments exposed to increased risk of developing skin cancers from exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV). The most common form of cancer.
Every year there are more than 3,000 cases of skin cancer caused as a result of outdoor work in construction and other industries.
Current edition published January 2019. 1st Edition published July 2018. The legacy of Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) contamination in the UK is becoming…
Published in November 2014. Scaffolding and temporary working platforms are sometimes used to aid a safe system of work in relation to…
Published in March 2014 Falls are the largest cause of accidental death in the construction industry. They account for around 50% of…
Current edition published November 2018. 1st Edition published September 2018. Roads are a very hazardous working environment and require a commensurate level…
Published May 2021 This guidance considers access to construction work on soft ground and in particular ground investigation. Working in areas of…
People are killed every year in accidents involving overhead power lines. Operators of machinery such as cable percussion and rotary drilling rigs…