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Module Lessons
Health and Safety and Industry Practices
Health and Safety Legislation Overview
Employer and Employee Duties
Risk Assessments
Method Statements & Permits
Identifying Hazards
Asbestos Awareness
Lead Safety
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Respiratory and Hearing Protection
Manual Handling
Emergency Response & First Aid
Electrical Safety on Site
Safe Isolation of Electricity
Bottled Gases
Oxyacetylene Equipment
Fire Safety
Working at Height (Ladders)
Scaffolds and MEWPs
Excavations and Confined Spaces
Lesson Overview
Inhalation of airborne particulates and exposure to excessive noise cause permanent, irreversible occupational illnesses. This lesson details the selection, standards, and statutory requirements for respiratory and hearing protection on site.
Learning Objectives
Identify the airborne dusts and fumes requiring respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and their selection criteria.
State the statutory action levels and exposure limits for workplace noise under UK health and safety regulations.
Identify the British and European standards governing ear defenders, earplugs, and respiratory protective equipment.
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