Element 1 - Construction Law And Management Flashcards
5 duties of designers
Not start work until satisfied client is aware of their duties under cdm15
When preparing or modifying designs a designer but take into account the general principles of prevention eliminating reasonable foreseeable risks
Designs of workplaces must adhere to workplace regulations
Must pass information to other duty holders
Cooperate with contractors taking into account their knowledge and experience
2 duties of a contractor
Coordinate their work with others
Comply with directions given by pc and pd
Give 8 things that need to have controls in place on a site in relation to health and safety
Safe place of work Site security Stability of structures Demolition Explosives Excavations Vehicles Fire emg procedures Traffic routes
How is a companies competency assessed?
2 marks
Assess company’s organisation and arrangements for health and safety
Assess companies experience and track record
How is an individual’s competency assessed
2 marks
Assessment of knowledge, training, qualifications
Experience in the type of work being asked to do
5 things to be considered in pre construction information?
Description of project .
Clients considerations and management requirements
Environmental restrictions and existing on site risks
Significant design and construction hazards
Health and safety file - contents
4 things considered in the construction phase health and safety plan
Description of project
Management of the work
Arrangements for controlling site risks such as noise
Health and safety file
8 things a construction phase health and safety plan should contain?
Site security
Induction
Welfare facilities
Site rules Fire and emg procedures Access and egress Preventing falls Excavations Working on or near water Work involving diving
8 things Included in a health and safety file
Description of work Residual hazards Swl for floors and roofs Hazardous materials used How to remove or dismantle plant Health and safety information about equipment to clean or maintain the building Location of services Technical drawing of structure
