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Posted By teaboy
afternoon ladies and gents
I'm dodging bullets here as i have put out a memo asking that all our operatives remain fully clothed during the heatwave, by that i have specified long trousers and a t shirt as minimum notwithstanding any other PPE they may require). bearing in mind these guys lay hot asphalt to the roads and another department plants telegraph poles coated in creosote,i am concerned about burns and skin contamination am i being unreasonable?
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Posted By Bob Youel
change your working time so as people can get out of the hottest / most humid part of the day - ensure that the kit worn is of the latest technology i.e. breathable - hard hats should be of the ventilated type etc
Wear it yourself whilst undertaking work along side the lads to get a real feel
supply plent of suitable drinking water
etc
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Posted By andymak
As far as I am aware long trousers and sleeves are a requirement for road workers, and a requirement on high speed roads for people working at the roadside.
Sometimes it is not just about being reasonable its about being compliant.
Highways agency inspectors have the power to shut down roadside works if they are not happy that people are insufficiently protected.
If in doubt contact the streetworks team at the dept of transport, they are really helpful people.
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Posted By CFT
Teaboy
If that is what you have assessed to ensure the safety of your workers skin, then I see no problem other than the incoming flack because it is a bit warm.
Better that than burns/abrasions to the skin; you'd be the first in the firing line. Times of work, liquid intake,rest periods and so on - would be my first point of consideration.
CFT
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Posted By Kenneth Patrick
I thought creosote use was prohibited?
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