by theEHP | Aug 19, 2012 | British Standards, Business, Food Safety, Food Safety, Guidance, Health & Safety, Health & Safety, Risk, Store
No business continuity plan is complete without serious consideration given to how and what to communicate in the event of an incident or disruption. But how can you be sure that you will be able to communicate appropriately when the unexpected occurs?
by theEHP | Jul 27, 2012 | British Standards, Guidance, Health & Safety, Health & Safety, Store
BS 1722-18:2011 specifies performance requirements for the manufacture of steel mesh site perimeter temporary fencing. It includes test methods for the verification that these requirements have been met. Information on the construction of a typical fence panel that would meet these requirements has also been included.
by theEHP | Jul 27, 2012 | British Standards, Guidance, Health & Safety, Health & Safety, Housing, Housing, Store
BS 6187:2011 gives good practice recommendations for the demolition (both full and partial) of facilities, including buildings and structures. The standard is therefore applicable to demolition activities undertaken as part of structural refurbishment.
by theEHP | Jun 29, 2012 | British Standards, Guidance, Housing, Housing, Store
BS 5250:2011 gives recommendations and guidance on avoiding problems with high moisture levels and condensation in buildings. Recommendations given are based on forms of construction commonly adopted in the UK.
by theEHP | Jun 29, 2012 | British Standards, Guidance, Health & Safety, Health & Safety, Risk, Store
One way to reduce or avoid risks caused by machinery in a working environment, is to implement protective barriers or zones of reach. By putting these safety measures in place, workers will be out of reach of hazard zones, safeguarding their arms and legs. BS EN ISO 13857:2008 focuses on equipment safety and occupational safety by specifying safety distances to protect the upper and lower limbs of workers.
by theEHP | Jun 29, 2012 | British Standards, Guidance, Health & Safety, Health & Safety, Risk, Store
BS EN 953:1997 specifies the general requirements for the design and construction of both fixed and removable machine guards that protect persons from mechanical hazards. Focusing on the use of guards to minimise exposure to hazards and setting up protective barriers, this standard helps users to improve equipment safety.