An inspection of a site in Leicestershire in week 2 of our Health Inspection Initiative found this power tool being used without water suppression to cut bricks containing silica. RPE was available and accessible on-site but not being used. The operative had not been face-fit tested for his RPE and when inspected, it was filthy, damaged and ineffective. As a result, enforcement action was taken against the principal contractor for the site, who will receive a bill from HSE under fee for intervention (FFI).
Find out more about what you must do when using cut-off saws on paving, blocks and kerbs. Find out about your roles and responsibilities as a contractor: https://lnkd.in/dsswV9yh
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