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Red Cards
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Are there standards for reflective gear?
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Construction & Utilities - hazards

There are many hazards workers in the Construction and Utilities face every day.  Here is a list of some of the hazards we have information on:

  • Asbestos
  • Asthma
  • Bullying 
  • Chemicals
  • Cold
  • Confined spaces
  • Dermatitis 
  • Heat
  • Lasers
  • Manual Handling
  • Mould
  • Sunlight - UV
  • Vibration
  • More hazards (link to hazards index page)

Important Construction & Utilities Information

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    • Red Cards
    • Licences
    • Rest/meal breaks - what am I entitled to?
    • Ladders - What are the Rules and Regulations?
    • Amenities on construction sites
    • Electrical Equipment - What are the laws/guidelines?
    • Forklift Safety
    • Hard Hats - do they last for ever?
    • Compressed Air
    • Resuscitation Equipment
    • Welding - what are the issues?
    • Snakes on sites
    • Other FAQs
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    • Sprains and strains
    • Lasers
    • Silica
    • Sunlight - Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation
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