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Lifting slings and forklift trucks
Author: Anon | Answers: 1 | Last Answer: 14:05 07.09.2007
Can lifting slings (ie polyester/nylon web slings) be used on forks of forklift trucks?
Smoke-free cars
Author: Anon | Answers: 1 | Last Answer: 11:39 07.09.2007
I am currently in the process of undertaking the annual review of a client's health and safety policy. My client's company occupies two sites that are smoke-free. However, I need to determine the policy...
Broken leg
Author: Anon | Answers: 1 | Last Answer: 11:34 07.09.2007
I have been informed that a colleague who broke her leg in four places four weeks ago wishes to return to work on a part-time basis. She is wearing a cast and has to sit with her leg up, and sticking out....
Risk assessments
Author: Anon | Answers: 1 | Last Answer: 11:28 07.09.2007
My company is having a family fun day within the local community. This includes various stalls and activities, craft stalls, face painting, fire service activity and so on. The aim of the fun day is to...
Noise at Work Regs
Author: Anon | Answers: 1 | Last Answer: 11:16 07.09.2007
Regarding the Noise at Work Regulations 2005: please can you provide me with an outline of the revised rules?
Legionnaire's disease
Author: Anon | Answers: 2 | Last Answer: 15:31 08.04.2008
I have been asked if it is necessary to test for Legionnaire's disease in the pipework and storage tanks of sprinkler systems used for fire fighting. The systems are all 'wet pipe' and are situated inside...
Suitable chairs
Author: Anon | Answers: 1 | Last Answer: 10:53 07.09.2007
Are employees who work 12-hour shifts entitled to a certain type of chair?
Disabled toilets
Author: Anon | Answers: 1 | Last Answer: 10:33 07.09.2007
I work for a firm which doesn't currently have any disabled persons in its employment, and the general public doesn't have regular access to the building. Am I able to remove a disabled toilet currently...
HAV levels
Author: Anon | Answers: 1 | Last Answer: 10:17 07.09.2007
Can you clarify the current practice for vibration readings and what the intended practice is? How does this affect a tool hire company? Does it have to retest the equipment to show Hand-Arm Vibration...
Asbestos surveys
Author: Anon | Answers: 1 | Last Answer: 09:56 07.09.2007
We are a national retailer that leases shop units throughout the UK, with around 450 stores nationwide. When we acquire a new store, we refurbish it to our corporate identity. Usually we are only able...
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