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Contents

Health, Welfare, and Work Environment Requirements

Welfare Provision 8-1
Work Environment Requirements 8-2
Exposure to Extremes of Temperature 8-4

Working at Height

Introduction to Working at Height 8-6
Risk Factors for Work at Height 8-7
Controlling the Risks of Work at Height 8-7
Avoiding Work at Height 8-8
Preventing Falls and Falling Materials 8-8
Minimising Distance and Consequences of a Fall 8-11
Provision of Equipment, Training, and Instruction 8-11
Safe Working Practices for Access Equipment 8-12

Working in Confines Spaces

Introduction to Confined Spaces 8-22
Factors to be Assessed 8-23

Lone Working

Introduction to Lone Working 8-27
Risk Assessment Factors for Lone Working 8-27
Safe System of Work for Lone Working 8-27

Slips and Trips

Common Slipping and Tripping Hazards 8-29
Control Measures for Slips and Trips 8-29

Safe Movement of People and Vehicles in the Workplace

Risk Associated with Workplace Transport Operations 8-31
Workplace Transport Control Measures 8-34

Work-Related Driving

Managing Work-Related Road Safety 8-38
Risk Assessment Factors 8-38
Evaluating the Risks 8-40
Control Measures 8-40
Hazards of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles 8-44