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Doing a method statement & risk assessment

Ive recently been looking to get a few commercial contracts and have been successful in aquiring one.It was originally to sort gardens out ,but after the company i have this contract with had a disasterous audit off Asda i now go 1 day a week and do

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Traffic management

Well we all know that our posts go a little off topic from time to time! Whilst discussing the Henchman the subject came up regarding coning off part of a road.See link:http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/forum/topics/henchman-hedge-cutting?page=2&c

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Henchman hedge cutting platform

I would appreciate your views on the type and model Henchan I should purchase.and if the extension legs are useful addition

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Work related Injuries

Hi, This Is probaly one of the weidest discusions on here but I was woundering what are the worst injuries people have sustained at work?Grusume I know but all the health and safty talk got me thinking.MY self I have crushed my tumb In the hudraulics

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First aid and safety

in relation the Phils post, im curious to know what do we all carry in the way of first aid kits ?for explosions, car accidents or repairs, burns, eye damage, cuts and bumps etc....................

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Can you remove a radiator cap when an engine is hot?

I was cutting grass over the weekend in an area that had run wild with half a seasons growth. The Tractor is Kubota B7001 and I have a 48 inch (1.2 metre) wide two bladed rotary attached via the three point linkage, run from the power take off. In pl

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Health and safety

i think that this question/statement is extremely important.i currently have HAVS (hand and arm vibration syndrome), i am on Nifidipine tablets 3 times a day for a month. i am awaiting blood sample results.i get blotches/raised/swollen areas on both

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Hand-arm vibration syndrome HAVS - vibration white finger

I've been noticing my fingers/hands swelling up as soon as i touch cold drinks /things basically - turning white for a while and blotchy and no circulation.

I didnt think anything of it the first few times , then showed my mate 'who said mine havent d

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Vibration and protective gloves

I started this profession rather late so I have had a tendency to think “only a few years to go, so it probably wont matter much, its another cost so I wont bother “ . I use power tools on a daily basis and when I wake up in the morning my hands ache

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First aid at work

As you all probably know HSE have for several years included First Aid within their regulations - in particular the 1981 regulation.A heads up that as from the 1st of OCtober 2009 the first aid at work training requirements are changing.I wouldn't th

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health and safety

My main job is garden contracts which invove working for various housing associations. I also employ two people.My main concern is what is the right health and safety documentation tou should have .Here is what i haveA general health and safety state

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Safety footwear and personal protective equipment

I came across a video on About.com where Amanda Switzer is showing viewers how to stake a tree. The shocking thing for me is that Amanda is only wearing a pair of open toed sandals while wielding a heavy sledge hammer.

The tree may well have been sa

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Aches and stuff

Does anyone else ache after a few days of full on gardening? Any tips to over come this or am i just a bit on the worn out side now. When i first started my business 8 years ago i was fine. Also does everyone else have really dry hands all the time.

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Health and safety requirements

HiI have been asked by the local social services to cut back some hedges and trees that overhang a property, causing a potential health hazard. No problem doing the job, but I was wondering if there is a minimum height for any branches or foliage tha

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