Topics explained – Automotive – Machinery and equipment in automotive workshops
Workers who operate machinery and use equipment could be at risk when: working at height using rigging to…
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Topics explained – Automotive – Plant, tools and vehicles in the automotive industry
The following plant, tools and vehicles are commonly found in automotive workshops: angle grinders diesel exhaust forklifts hand…
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Topics explained – Automotive – Traffic management in automotive workshops
Where there are cars, trucks or forklifts at your workplace there is a risk that they will collide…
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Topics explained – Automotive – Vehicle hoists, jacks, ramps and stands
Jump to: Vehicle hoists Vehicle jacks Vehicle ramps and stands Further information Vehicle hoists Risks associated with vehicle…
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Topics explained – Automotive – Hazardous manual tasks in automotive workshops
Bending, stretching and reaching movements – either with high, sudden, repeated or sustained force – can lead to…
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Topics explained – Automotive – Safety in the automotive industry
This industry includes: mechanics auto electricians crash repairs and spray painting wheel and tyre fitting engineering vehicle manufacturing…
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Topics explained – Apprentices & Trainees
Appropriate and effective supervision is vital for apprentices and trainees while undertaking their qualification and employment. The supervision…
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Topics explained – Asbestos licences
There are three types of asbestos licences: An asbestos assessor licence allows the licence holder to carry out…
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Topics explained – Asbestos
Asbestos was widely used as a building material until banned in the 1990s. If you are undertaking work…
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Topics explained – Aquaculture – Snorkel safety
As with any recreational water activity, there are significant and serious risks associated with snorkelling and diving. To…