Plumbing Health and Safety Basics

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PPE

Back

Personal Protective Equipment: gloves, goggles, hard hats

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Risk Assessment

Back

Identifying potential hazards before starting work

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Safe Lifting

Back

Bend knees, keep back straight, lift with legs

Front

Slips and Trips

Back

Keep work area tidy, clean spills immediately

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Asbestos

Back

Hazardous material, requires specialist handling

Front

Confined Spaces

Back

Limited entry/exit, potential for hazardous atmosphere

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Pipe Wrench

Back

Tool for gripping and turning pipes

Front

Plumber's Torch

Back

Used for soldering pipes

Front

Water Hammer

Back

Noise caused by sudden water pressure change

Front

Electrical Safety

Back

Avoid water contact, use insulated tools