Council Directive 92/57/EEC of 24 June 1992 on the implementation of minimum safety and health requirements at temporary or mobile constructions sites (eighth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (c. 57)

ANNEX IV U.K. MINIMUM SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION SITESReferred to in Article 9 (a) and Article 10 (1) (a) (i) of the Directive

PART B U.K. SPECIFIC [X1 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR] ON-SITE WORKSTATIONS

Section II U.K. On-site outdoor workstations

2. Energy distribution installations U.K.

2.1. On-site energy distribution installations, especially those subject to outside influences, must be regularly checked and maintained. U.K.

2.2. Installations existing before the site began must be identified, checked and clearly signposted. U.K.

2.3. Whenever possible, where overhead electric power lines exist, either they must be redirected away from the area of the site or else the current must be cut off. U.K.

If this is not possible, there will be barriers or notices to ensure that vehicles and installations are kept away.

Suitable warnings and suspended protections must be provided where vehicles have to pass beneath the lines.

Editorial Information

X1 Substituted by Corrigendum to Council Directive 92/57/EEC of 24 June 1992 on the implementation of minimum safety and health requirements at temporary or mobile construction sites (eighth individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89/391/EEC) (Official Journal of the European Communities No L 245 of 26 August 1992).