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Health & Safety

What you need to know
  • Key legislation: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, COSHH, Manual Handling Regulations
  • Types of PPE and when each must be worn
  • Hazard identification and risk assessment process (5 steps)
  • Working at height regulations and ladder safety
  • Electrical hazards relevant to plumbing work
  • Reporting procedures: RIDDOR, near-miss reporting
  • Safe use and storage of tools, equipment, and materials
Key concepts to revise
  • The hierarchy of control (eliminate → PPE)
  • Difference between hazard and risk
  • Types of fire extinguisher and their uses
  • Signs and signals — prohibition, warning, mandatory, safe condition
  • Manual handling — correct technique and weight limits
  • COSHH substances common on plumbing jobs
On-site tips
  • Always check for hidden services (gas, electric, water) before cutting or drilling
  • Buddy system for confined spaces and lone working
  • Never improvise PPE — use the right equipment for the job
  • Know where the first aid kit and fire assembly point are before starting work
  • Complete toolbox talks promptly — they protect you, not just the company
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