Civil Engineering Project Management (4th Edition)

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maintained in a safe condition, and in certain applications inspected. Personnel
using work equipment should have adequate information, instruction and
training. Suitable safety measures, for example, protective devices, markings
and warnings should also be in place.
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) require
that any lifting equipment used at work for lifting or lowering loads is:
• strong and stable enough for the particular use and marked to indicate safe
working loads;
• positioned and installed to minimize any risks;
• used safely, ensuring the work is planned, organized and performed by
competent people;
• subject to ongoing thorough examination and, where appropriate, inspection
by competent people.
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 apply to most
but not all workplaces, some workplaces such as mines, quarries, construction
and temporary mobile work-sites, and offshore installations are covered
by separate legislation. The regulations aim to ensure that workplaces meet
the basic health, safety and welfare needs of all the members of the workforce
including people with disabilities and need to be considered during the
design stage of projects. Health issues covered by the regulations include:
• adequate ventilation;
• temperature in indoor workplaces (thermal comfort);
• lighting;
• cleanliness and waste materials ;
• room dimensions and space;
• work stations and seating.
New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 covers works undertaken within the
highway such as inspection, placement and maintenance of pipes, cables, sewers,
drains, etc. which are laid in the carriageway or footway. It does not include road
construction or maintenance which is covered by the Highways Act.
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
revoke and re-enact, with modifications, the Control of Substances Hazardous
to Health Regulations 1999. They include changes to implement the requirements
of the Chemical Agents Directive. COSHH applies to those substances
classified as very toxic, toxic, harmful, corrosive or irritant under the
Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging) Regulations. The regulations
require a risk assessment to be undertaken of health risks created by work
involving substances hazardous to health.
Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 revoke and re-enact, with minor
modifications, the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 1998. The regulations
also include changes required to fully implement the Chemical Agents
Directive. Generally the regulations place duties on employers to provide
greater protection to workers by reducing their exposure to lead.