HSE has published a safety notice aimed at excavator operators, slingers and anyone working near them.
There is a risk that people can be struck by the excavator or a load if the operator does not use the safety control lever or isolation device correctly.
If there are people in the operational arc of an excavator or similar mobile plant, the safety control lever should be applied, or other methods used, to isolate the machine, while it is at rest (ticking over).
Research shows unintended movements of plant occur, but use of a safety control lever or isolation device can prevent this.
Dutyholders must, so far as reasonably practicable, ensure the safety of people in the working arc of slewing plant and any load, with proper planning, management and monitoring of work activities.
You can find more detailed information in our safety notice: Excavators: use of the safety control lever or isolation devices.
Asbestos awareness training helps prevent disturbing asbestos during work but doesn't qualify you to handle asbestos materials.
Anyone who could disturb asbestos through their work, or who supervises such work, must know how to recognise and avoid asbestos-containing materials.
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Non-licensed work and licensable work
Workers who plan to carry out non-licensed work on asbestos need additional information, instruction and training, in addition to asbestos awareness.
This should take account of whether the work is non-licensed; notifiable non-licensed work; or licensed work and should be job specific.
Most work with higher risk asbestos-containing materials must be carried out by licensed contractors.
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HSE monitors and enforces legal requirements on the safety of most products used in the workplace, including any risks to health.
HSE has a duty to notify the Secretary of State about:
- unsafe or non-compliant products
- the measures taken and communicated by an economic operator
Products notified to the HSE Product Safety and Market Surveillance Unit that present a serious or high risk to the health and safety of the user, and recalled products, are published on GOV.UK's product safety alerts, reports and recalls webpage.
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