Facilitate control

Article Abstract:

Health and safety is an important part of the facilities manager's role, and this requires the manager to carry out risk assessment, take appropriate action and monitor the effectiveness of controls. Risk evaluation should also fix priorities for action - major risks require extensive control systems, while minor risks will need only minor action. Facilities managers should also determine what controls are already in place and build on these, while making new new controls are introduced to address risks not covered by established procedures.

Health aspects, Management, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Industrial management, Facility management, Facilities management

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Asbestos still kills: in part 5 of our back to basics series

Article Abstract:

Asbestoes was used for strengthening, lagging gaskets, in fire protection, sprayed onto soffits and steelwork. Fibers, when airborne and inhaled, can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestrosis. Drilling, sanding, cutting, breaking, in the case of ceiling tiles even moving a large number, can generate airborne fibers. Over all management plan should be framed with in a Policy on Asbestos, which forms a component of the organizationEs general health and safety policy.

Usage, Asbestos

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Solvent solutions: Personal protection articles, selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment

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Solvents are used extensively in many industries. There are 3 main routes of exposure to solvents: inhalation, ingestion and eye/skin contact. Only after suitable and sufficient risks assessment the decision to use respiratory protective equipment should be made. It must be CE marked to the PPE Directive and provide effective protection. An RPE programme should be implemented to ensure proper implementation. d

Solvents

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