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Safe handling of fumigated containers
Type: Good practice
The factsheet provides information and tips on the safe handling of fumigated containers. It gives advice on how to open them without being at risk from dangerous gases. Freight containers may be treated with pesticides to protect goods from...
To see and to be seen
Type: Good practice
A video about visibility on construction sites, with tips on working safely around construction vehicles. The most common cause of death for vehicle accidents at work is being run over. Simple, clear advice on how to work safely with construction...
The blue safety spotlight
Type: Good practice
A visual warning system attached to the roof of a forklift truck, projecting a large blue spot onto the floor in the direction of travel (forwards or backwards) to warn pedestrians of its approach. It is especially effective in noisy enironments. ...
Accidents between pedestrians and forklifts
Type: Good practice
A video showing how accidents between pedestrians and forklifts may be prevented by creating separate areas for pedestrians and vehicles. By creating separate areas for forklifts and pedestrians, fewer accidents will occur. Managers responsible...
Risk prevention through leadership
Type: Good practice
A leaflet describing a campaign in the Netherlands to promote working safely. 14 companies share their successful experiences. Inspiration to help promote safety awareness within your company. Operatives, supervisors, managers, authorities and...
Road work zone layout
Type: Good practice
The ARROW guide includes examples of traffic routing, lane reduction, signals, signs and protective equipment, to reduce risk for workers on the road. This publication aims to take away risks caused at roadworks by creating an as safe as possible...
Tips and guidelines for safe crane operating
Type: Good practice
A leaflet signalling the main risks for various crane operations, works and states, with preventive measures. Minimising the main risks of injury when working with cranes. Operators of self-propelled mobile cranes and their employers.
Safe coupling
Type: Good practice
A leaflet with information and tips on safe coupling procedures for lorries and trailers, provided by the German statutory accident insurance branch organisation for transportation. The second most common cause of fatal accidents with large good...
Organisation of light commercial vehicles
Type: Good practice
A set of factsheets with tips and guidelines on organising the contents of light commercial vehicles for safer driving. Each factsheet covers a particular professional category, with key points to check before purchasing a van (e.g. safety equipment...
Transperanto
Type: Good practice
A tool to improve communication between international lorry drivers and workers at chemical plants. It provides commonly used phrases for general safety, security checks, loading and unloading operations and emergency situations. Avoiding serious...