Attribute 6 - Health & Safety Flashcards
How did you make sure that they were working safely?
Ensured that they were briefed thoroughly on the method statement and individual task sheets for the required task. With my role being n site, I was able to frequently check up on them to see if they were carrying out their roles correctly and in a safe way. Also recommended training like SSTS or IOSH courses for them to participate in.
How would you know that you were competent to write a WPP/VTS? How would you know your Engineers are competent?
Competence is the combination of skills, experience and knowledge that a person has. Some health and safety laws describe the training, skills and experience needed for someone to become a competent person. At my firm there is a competency matrix that we fill out- this assesses my capabilities. I have received the necessary training requirements for SSOW and regulations surrounding my work. I have also worked for 6+ years across multiple projects with different processes and risks.
What’s the difference between a Designer’s Risk Assessment and a Method Statement?
The risk assessments will identify if a task is high risk or complex whilst a method statement will detail how the job or task is to be carried out safely. A designers risk assessment is one that is carried out by a designer whereas a method statement is completed by the contractor.
Name 6 pieces of H&S legislation?
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) 2002: COSHH Assessments. Safety Data Sheets. Exposure. Limits. PPE. Assess risk. Storage. Competence.
Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) 1996
(Heath and Safety (consultation with employees) regulations) 1996: Title/position: Safety representatives. Representatives of employee safety. Functions: Investigate potential hazards and dangerous occurrences at the workplace, complaints by an employee relating to health, safety and welfare at work, and examine causes of workplace accidents.
HASAW (Health and Safety at work act) 1974: Provide a safe place of work. Provide safe equipment. Ensure staff are properly trained. Carry out risk assessments. Provide proper facilities. Appoint a competent person to oversee health and safety.
LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment)1998: Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations. BS 7121 - Code of practice for safe use of cranes. Selection of equipment. Making of equipment. SWL. Planning, organising, carrying out lifting ops. Thorough Examinations. Crane docs. Maintenance. Weather. Slinging. Signalling.
(Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations) 1999: require employers to carry out risk assessments, make arrangements to implement necessary measures, appoint competent people and arrange for appropriate information and training.
PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment) 1998: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations. FIT FOR PURPOSE. Maintained. Trained and Competent personnel. Control Risks. Conformity Markings – CE.
WAH (Work at Height) 2005: Protect employees from falls from height. 1) avoid WAH where practicable 2) prevent falls using the right equipment 3) minimise distance and consequence of falls. Hierarchy of control. Avoid, prevent, mitigate
RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences)2013: Reporting accidents and incidents at work. COVID – Only if proved that exposure was from work. Death. Fractures. Crush injuries. Serious burns. Loss of consciousness. Employee away from work for more then 7 days. Dangerous occurrences. Occupational diseases
MHOR (Manual Handling Operation) 1992: any transporting or supporting of a load (including the lifting, putting down, pushing, pulling, carrying, or moving thereof) by hand or bodily force. Exoskeleton robotics. Crane/forklifts. Pallet trucks. Hoists. TBTs. Training. Monitoring. Tool choice.
What is ‘Safe Systems of Work’?
A method of work which puts in place control measures arising from a risk assessment.
What are the different roles under CDM?
Client
Principal Contractor
Principal designer
Contractor
Designer
workers
What is your role and responsibilities under CDM (Principal Contractor and Contractor)?
Principal Contractor: Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of a project. This includes:
* Liaise with the Client & PD
* Review the pre-construction information
* Prepare the construction phase plan
* Organise contractor’s work
* Manage the construction phase
* Provide site inductions
* Provide welfare facilities
* Secure the site
* Provide management and supervision
* Engage contractors and workers
* Contribute to the health and safety file
Contractor: Plan, manage and monitor construction work under their control so it is carried out without risks to health and safety.
For projects involving more than one contractor, coordinate their activities with others in the project team – in particular, comply with directions given to them by the principal designer or principal contractor.
For single contractor projects, prepare a construction phase plan
What do you understand as the hierarchy of control?
Eliminate- remove the hazard
Substitute- replace the hazard
Engineering control- Isolate people from the hazard
Administrative controls- change the way people work
PPE- Protect the worker with equipment
ERIC PD:
Eliminate
Reduce
Isolate
Control
PPE
Discipline
These are considerations for the designer when designing out risk/ reducing health risks on site.
Why do we do risk assessments and method statements in terms of legality?
Risk Assessments are a legal requirement as an employer has a duty of care towards their workers. Method statements are not required by law but are prepared to plan, manage and monitor construction work.
Talk to me about CDM?
CDM has two main documents attached to it, the construction phase plan and the health and safety file.
How would a client make sure a contractor is competent?
The principal contractor complies with any other principal contractor duties in regulations 12 to 14;
Which includes taking reasonable precautions to ensure H&S on site, managing and coordinating sub-contractors, etc.
To me it is reasonable to see documents that confirm contractor’s competence.
Can you explain the main elements of H&S legislation that apply to us in the UK?
- Provide a safe place of work
- Provide safe equipment
- Ensure staff are properly trained
- Carry out risk assessments
- Provide proper facilities
- Appoint a competent person to oversee health and safety
(HSAW 1974)
What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?
A hazard can cause harm. A risk is how likely it is to do so.
What are the health and safety concerns when creating a pile mat/ groundwork?
PPI, testing of the ground to ensure that it is suitable for machines, batters/ edge inspections, material being used, vehicles reversing, permits to dig, underground/overhead services.
Prior to entering a deep excavation what must be done by you to ensure it is safe to work inside?
Permit To Load on batter/ sheet/ box walls. A gas monitor must be lowered in and allowed to test the air for any harmful gases. Permit for access/egress to be in place as well as an emergency evacuation plan.
