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Hi all, I'm looking for advice in relation to service avoidance when installing fencing. Currently we obtain STATS plans, undertake CAT & Genny survey of the area etc all modes, positive connection, induction loop etc. We trial dig by hand to locate and identify the service(s). We are in a situa...

I've been looking for this Matrix for ages!!!!!

Can always rely on HSFB

Thanks so far folks. It's marine diesel. The organic vapour masks were what we were going to suggest also. If they are in for a prolonged period, i.e greater than 2 hours we will utilise BA or a batter powered air fed helmet. If less the mask will suffice, does this seem reasonable? Thanks again An...

Hi Andy, Is this heavy oil? or DERV or Red/ Marine? The gas detectors on the market for diesel are in relation to flammability and not health. An organic vapour filter would prevent diesel vapours from being inhaled. Speak to the filter manufacturer for your face masks and they can advise you. REf t...

Hi Vanquish Don't you just love the XX day plan.... (The advert / job description might point to specifics which can assist you). It generally takes about 3 - 6 months before someone in a senior position understands whats going on and starts adding any real value. Quick wins can be had but the key h...

Jack Kane wrote:Yay Macca, good news

Cheers Jack

Thanks all, well chuffed!

CMIOSH

Peer review was yesterday and I got an email today

No, the legislation is a UK Satutory Instrument and therefore still law. I doubt we will repeal any legislation but it will be interesting to see what happens going foward.

Remember we still.need to negotiate our exit. It could take years.

Yep, near miss reporting is one of the few stats that I find are of help in prevention. Oh, near miss reporting is a reactive indicator and we have been told to reduce near misses too :shock: For me Zero harm targets are about having the aim of no one getting injured. Not no reporting. I agree but ...

Yes, it is the same as skin damage from too much exposure to the Sun.

Their reasoning was a low number if internal failure reports meant you were hiding something and not taking it seriously. therefore you got hit the hardest by them focusing most of their attention on you. A direct comparison with the Macca is talking about. Zero Reported incidents means under repor...