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#1 Posted : 29 June 2009 15:46:00(UTC)
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Posted By Luke. So with this glorious heat wave starting I would be interested to see what other safety bods in the construction industry are doing in regards to H&S?.. We have set certain clothing requirements to minimise exposed skin, sun cream, water etc... all the standard stuff but would be keen to see what others are doing?
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#2 Posted : 29 June 2009 15:51:00(UTC)
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Posted By Clare Gabriel Unlimited access to water, open windows where possible, have to be careful re clothing as summer clothing can be a bit 'floaty' which with drills, miller and presses can be tricky!!! Also no let up on the lovely toasty safety shoes on the shop floor!!!
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#3 Posted : 29 June 2009 15:55:00(UTC)
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Posted By Swis also regular, more spaced out breaks, Re-arrangememt of work activities during diffrent times of the day. Careful supervison. etc
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#4 Posted : 29 June 2009 17:11:00(UTC)
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Posted By andymak Be careful with suncream, people have allergies and could sue, also how can you control the application of it? We had this one lots over the last few years, suncream does not count as PPE.
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#5 Posted : 30 June 2009 10:58:00(UTC)
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Posted By johnwaterson2773 We had an issue with an individual complaining about working in a roof space where it was hot, and he was complaining. Instead of thinking for himself, taking extra water and coming out into fresh air on a regular basis just whinged. As for the suncream issue, advise them to wear in the event they have an allergic reaction to it. But once the hot weather has passed they will be complaining of the cold, ah well.
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#6 Posted : 30 June 2009 11:34:00(UTC)
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Posted By Kenneth Patrick Note the HSE say that a % of your workforce complaining is a trigger for thermal comfort risk assessment. For workplaces without air conditioning it is >20%.
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#7 Posted : 30 June 2009 22:26:00(UTC)
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Posted By Kevin West Hi Kenneth, Can you provide a reference for your recent posting regarding the HSE. Just hoping to save some time looking for it. Thanks
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#8 Posted : 01 July 2009 07:22:00(UTC)
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Posted By Pete48 Kevin, there is info here. http://www.hse.gov.uk/temperature/index.htm
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