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Health and Safety
LATEST SAFETY ISSUES
THE USE OF DRILLS 24V CORDLESS (click here)
FLAT ROOF WORKING (Click Here)
For the attention of
member's that work in the UG network.
It has come to our attention
that ELECTRICITY
companies are using kit joint closure's which look very similar to BT's KJC 2
& kits repair 11 series. Obviously there are serious
safety concerns over correct
identification of cables and reiterates the need for only
appropriately trained people to access the
UG network.
STEEL CAPPING'S :-
Dear members
After an accident occurred during the removal of steel capping from a pole,
enquiries were made as to the correct tool to be used for this purpose.
Eventually someone came up with an answer, the correct tool to be used, as
directed by the company, is the Chisel cold flat 5/8x7inch i/c 127266 "Not
Screwdrivers Cabinet"!
After hammering in the chisel between pole and capping, I would suggest the use
of the crowbar no 2 i/c 112871 to lever the capping proud. Also the use of
pincers i/c 115690 to extract the steel pins, always remembering to use the
appropriate P.P.E. i.e. gloves, goggles and helmet.
P Eggleston
Branch: Ass't Safety Officer, tel 07802150976
GAS
DETECTION UNITS :-
It is MANDATORY that you
use the G.D.U on entering any underground structure.It is there for your
protection. IT IS A REQUIREMENT OF THE LAW.
LAPTOP'S
Important !! Theft
of laptops from vehicles (click here)
ENGINEER FATALITY (click here)
GUIDELINES
ON OPERATIONAL USE OF MOBILE PHONES, PAGERS AND OTHER MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS
DEVICES :- A CODE OF PRACTICE
ANCHOR AND TUNNELS :- no go area (click here)
MANHOLE WARNING !
the manhole outside West Bromwich Exchange is constantly taking in water and there are concerns as to its safety please contact the the union office before entering this structure.
LADDER LEVELER 1A
It has been brought to my attention that the old
Ladder Leveler 1A does not fit the new ladders properly. Safety Services, who
after investigation, state that these must not be used on the new ladders, and
that they have been replaced by :- Ladder Stile Extension, manufactured by Lyte
Industries.
TRIPPING HAZARD
It has been reported that some equipment room floor's are now in a poor state
and could cause "trips and slips" should you come across such a
hazard, we ask that you report it to:- Mick Ratley, your Branch safety
Officer on 07889-681047 This includes any safety issue you may come across.
REMEMBER :- Health and Safety affect's us all !!!
ASBESTOS REGISTER
To check if you are on the "Exposure to Asbestos"
Register. RING B.T. on 0800 780 783. ( They will need your National insurance number.)
KNIVES POCKET
The use of knives pocket is now deemed UNSAFE! Contact your Line-Manager for the correct tool for the job.
"HEAVY BOX LIDS"
Do not under any circumstances use the old "D" and "T" keys for lifting.
It is against company policy and you could be disciplined! If you have any problems with Lifting lids
"Safely":
CONTACT YOUR LINE MANAGER!!
If you see something that isn't safe...Phone 0800-223-388 and report it! Then let the Branch know the report ref/no
You only have one life, be SAFE not SORRY!!!!