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Hand Arm Vibration: Trigger Time Limits Explained
Hand arm vibration exposure is regulated in the UK by the Health and Safety Executive under the Control of Vibration Regulations 2005. The rules set daily exposure limits to protect workers from…
PAT Testing and Hired Tools: Who Is Responsible?
The responsibility for portable appliance testing (PAT) on hired tools and equipment is shared between the hire company and the hirer, but the extent of each party's obligations depends on the…
Scaffold Tower Hire Guide for DIY Projects
Scaffold tower hire gives DIYers safe, stable access for jobs like painting fascia boards, cleaning gutters or a loft conversion, without the cost of buying a tower outright. Here's everything you…
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