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I would not allow the use of compressed air lines for this.

Hi Alexis,
Hope u guys are well.
Very true. I don't log in as often these days but every time I do I always come to this section only!

It is still in its original sealed packaging. It is not put into service yet. Don't need to carry out thorough inspections yet. save the money.

Those are recommended timescales if you don't have manufacturers instructions. They are recommended and the check by the competent person should be carried out based on RA and taking into consideration the instructions manual of the equipment. A competent person needs to know all about the safe use ...

What are you using to measure the vibration? Larson Davies? I would just measure the vibration continuously for a period of time whilst putting the nails in and then calculate based on the number of nails you have put in and time. I would then give an hse point value to each nail. We use rivet guns ...

actually this will be dependant on your arrangements with the contractor company.

It certainly is RIDDOR reportable but it will not automatically be the responsibility of the contractor to notify.

Hi Will, IMO it is as you say down to the engineering solution. I doubt you will find specific guidance on the diameter as it would be down to the type of work, location type of steel used etc. etc. I would also consider if it is a fall restrain or fall arrest system in which case the thickness migh...

Yeap. Excellent advise already provided.

Hello, From my experience, you don't need to actually see the hydraulic oil in order to know that the levels are suitable. I have always asked my FLT operators to check for any obvious leaks in the pipes and I instruct them to raise the forks and observe them for a little while to see if they start ...

I know you've just said the cause of the slip/ trip is under investigation. If there's nothing wrong with the stairs, nothing wrong with the lighting? etc.

I say this is not RIDDOR reportable.

hi guys I am looking at drinks fountains for my workplace (food manufacturing) the type you press and hold and take a drink directly. is there anything wrong with having this type in a food manufacturing workplace (bakery) ? does anyone use this in their own workplace ? any good and bad points appr...

Agree with Bernie here. In a previous employment where we had baked products as part of a production line, we could not afford to just leave these unattended during fire drills. I would issue specific key operators laminated "Fire Evacuation Exempt" cards just before the drill took place. ...