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H&S Flashcards

1
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What are the CDM Regulations 2015

A

The main set of regulations for managing the health, safety and welfare of construction projects

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2
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What were the key changes in 2007 to the CDM Regs

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  • Replacement of CDM Coordinator with PD
  • Removing the exemption for domestic clients but passing the CDM duties to the contractor
  • Changing the requirement to appoint PD where there is more than one contractor”
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3
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What is the role of the principal designer

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Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate H&S in the pre contract phase of a project

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4
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What is an F10

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The F10 is a document that is submitted to the HSE to notify them of a scheme when notifiable

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5
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When Is a project notifiable

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“When it hits one of the below

  • +500 man hours
  • +30 days in duration
  • More than 20 site operatives”
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6
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Who should ensure the F10 is in place

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The client

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7
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What does a site induction consist of

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”- Outline of the project

  • First aid arrangements
  • Site specific risks - Site rules”
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8
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Do you know what a PCI document is

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“Pre construction information pack

Contains info the client already possesses about the site

Parts

  • Project details
  • Planning and management of works
  • Arrangements for controlling significant site risks
  • Plan for H&S file”
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9
Q

What CSCS Card do you have

A

Academically qualified persons card

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10
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How long does your CSCS card last for

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5 years

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11
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What is the HASWA 1974

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To provide adequate training to staff to ensure H&S procedures are understood and adhered

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12
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What do domestic client have to do now. How/ who can they pass it onto

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Same as client

The responsibilities are normally passed to the contractor or principle contractor

Or it can be passed to the PD with written confirmation”

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13
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What would be in a site induction

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“It covers all risk on site:

Fire exits
Evacuation procedures
PPE requirements
Operating hours
Site specific risks
Site rules"
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14
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What would be in a site induction

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“It covers all risk on site:

Fire exits
Evacuation procedures
PPE requirements
Operating hours
Site specific risks
Site rules"
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15
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What risks have you come across on site

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"Site traffic
Slips trips falls
Dust
Fire
Working at height
Crane=over head working
Moving plant"
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16
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What would be part of your desktop risk assessment

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Identify Hazards
Decide who will be harmed and how
Evaluate risk and take precautions to prevent them
Record the risk assessment
Review and update risk assessment throughout job”

17
Q

What is a hazard

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Hazard: something that could potentially cause harm.

18
Q

What is a risk

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Risk: the degree of likelihood that harm will be caused

19
Q

What has the CLC operating guidance been

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“It provides site operating procedures for operating safely during the pandemic to reduce transmission;

Safe travel
Safe access & Egress
Hand washing
Toilet procedures
Mess area rules
Close working rules
Cleaning rules

It was withdrawn on the 4th April 2022

20
Q

What is a SWMP

A

It is a site waste management plan to ensure as little waste as possible is going to the tip

21
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When do you need a SWMP

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When a scheme is over £300k

22
Q

Does the RICS provide any guidance on health and safety

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The RICS produces Surveying Safely

23
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What is Surveying Safely

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It sets out good practice and principles for H&S for members & firms

24
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When should the client appoint a PD

A

As early as possible during the design process

25
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What were the key changes to the CDM regulations in 2015?

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”- CDM coordinator replaced with principal designer

  • Notifiable projects with the F10 notice
  • Domestic clients are no longer exempt
  • simplified structure “
26
Q

where would you see the F10 notice on site?

A

if a F10 notice is required, this should be clearly identified as the first thing you see when you arrive on site. When signing in

27
Q

what does CSCS mean?

A

Construction Skills Certification Scheme

RICS APC (18 decks)

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