New HSE Solar Guide

[Outspoken]

gloves probably wouldn't be a bad idea, but maybe not a necessity depending what the material of the thing is he's holding, eye protection... why?

Considering the roof has a loose surface that can be kicked up accidentally I would suggest that all those on the roof should have eye protection with them and anyone actually working would be well advised to use it. I am not one for blindly insisting on the use of PPE regardless, but there are some situations where people be given it and they should be instructed to use it where there is an increased risk, failure to use it should make them liable and NOT the employer.

 

[Earthstore]

This is how you should look....

 

[Toonlad]

We all know that a good risk assessment and method statement (rams) will determine what will be PPE specific for the project in hand. As been stated all ready, glasses and gloves would be applicable if it were mine.

But I am deviating from your original point as to the use of hi-vis vests; as the photo you supplied for example shows; It hightens workers visabliity present around you, especially on your peripheral vision.

Looks like there would have been a few panels going on in that space,,,,, makings of a nice little number there

 

[telectrix]

the wearing of helmets when on a roof is essential. a frozen turd from a 737 at 31,000ft comes with quite an impact. same as flying pigs.

 

[moggy1968]

Considering the roof has a loose surface that can be kicked up accidentally I would suggest that all those on the roof should have eye protection with them and anyone actually working would be well advised to use it. I am not one for blindly insisting on the use of PPE regardless, but there are some situations where people be given it and they should be instructed to use it where there is an increased risk, failure to use it should make them liable and NOT the employer.

ooh, better remember that next time I walk down the street. I'll wear my eye protection. Actually, thinking about it, I probably ought to wear it when I go to visit my parents as well, as they have a gravel drive. It's a miracle I haven't blinded myself yet!

 

[Gavin A]

Considering the roof has a loose surface that can be kicked up accidentally I would suggest that all those on the roof should have eye protection with them and anyone actually working would be well advised to use it. I am not one for blindly insisting on the use of PPE regardless, but there are some situations where people be given it and they should be instructed to use it where there is an increased risk, failure to use it should make them liable and NOT the employer.

you just stated it's a legal requirement for eye protection and gloves to be worn, which you're now back tracking from without stating that this is what you're doing.

they're not legal requirements as a general rule, only in circumstances where they're needed, and then it's a judgement call - you judge a gravel surface to be dangerous enough to need eye protection at all time, I beg to differ, but if that's what you're comfortable with and what your method statement says then by all means enforce that on your guys, just don't make out that this is some sort of legal requirement as it isn't.

 

[Worcester]

PPE is always made available including gloves and eye protection. Safety briefing's methods statements and tool box talks are all regularly undertaken. And yes they all go on manual handlining courses and have current CSCS cards... - All for example were today taken through the new new HSE guidelines leaflet and given a copy of it.

The key thing is though that we don't find that CORRECTLY applied safety measure either hinder the work or cost more. The costs of accidents are far far higher, in lots of ways.

 

[muzza1]

Blimey Gordon, you have one man bending down working, and 9 foremen, was this a council job?

One working and nine standing around! lmao!!!