Legionellosis is the collective name given to the pneumonia-like illness caused by legionella bacteria. This includes the potentially fatal legionnaires’ disease, as well as similar but less serious c
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Where Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is used as a control measure under health and safety legislation, it is vital that the selected RPE is adequate and suitable. To ensure selected RPE has th
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Where Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is used as a control measure under health and safety legislation, it is vital that the selected RPE is adequate and suitable. To ensure selected RPE has th
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Contractor management is not only important with respect to contractual and commercial obligations but essential when maintaining a safe working environment. Health and safety law requires that organi
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As woodworking machinery can inflict very serious injuries, it is essential that hazards are controlled and those involved in the use of such equipment are adequately trained.
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 requires the correctly selected wheel to be properly mounted by a person trained who is both trained for this purpose and considered competent
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The aim of this course is to provide delegates with a required level of understanding of the safety procedures and precautions associated with the use of cable avoidance tools before and during excava
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Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. Most electrical safety defects can be found by visu
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The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 requires that any employees required to work on or near electrical systems must be competent. This is defined in HSE guidance as having the suitable training,
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