| Document ID (ISN) | 108554 |
| CIS number |
08-1204 |
| Year |
2008 |
| Convention or series no. |
HSE Agriculture information sheet No.12 (rev1)
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| Author(s) |
Health and Safety Executive |
| Title |
Safe working on glasshouse roofs: Advice for growers |
| Bibliographic information |
HSE Books, P.O. Box 1999, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2WA, United Kingdom, Feb. 2008. 4p. |
| Internet access |
http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/ais12.pdf [in English]
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| Abstract |
This information note describes the hazards associated with working on glasshouse roofs. It outlines the precautions to be taken before accessing and working on glasshouse roofs, as well as the selection, training and supervision of staff working on such roofs. Advice is also given on appropriate clothing and responsibilities towards contractors. It specifically refers to responsibilities under the Work at Height Regulations 2005. Replaces CIS 95-337. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
glass; United Kingdom; falls from heights; horticulture; work on roofs |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
protective clothing; access to workplaces; data sheet; safe working methods; subcontractors; ladders |
| Document type |
F - Information notes, codes of practice, standards |
| Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
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| Browse category(ies) |
Agriculture
Falls from heights
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