H&S Flashcards
What do you know about the H&S at work act 1974?
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Duties of employers outlined
Ensure health, safety, welfare
Provide safe environment, training, equipment
Conduct risk assessments
Employee responsibilities emphasized
What do you know about the CDM 2015 Regs?
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Aim to improve health and safety
Require risk management throughout project lifecycle
Appoint competent duty holders
Conduct thorough risk assessments
Ensure communication and cooperation
Provide information, instruction, training
Apply to all construction projects
What do you know about the CSCS card?
CSCS cards verify competency
Indicate achieved training and qualifications
Promote health and safety
Card colors denote skill levels
Required by employers for site work
How is H&S regulated on site?
UK construction site safety laws:
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
Enforced by HSE and local authorities
Who is a ‘Designer’ under CDM?
CDM Regulations define a ‘designer’ as:
Prepares or alters designs for construction
Includes architects, engineers, and related professionals
What responsibilities does the client have under CDM?
CDM Regulations require clients to:
Appoint competent duty holders
Establish suitable management arrangements
Provide project information
Ensure welfare facilities throughout the project
What responsibilities the PD?
Principal Designer duties under CDM Regulations:
Coordinate health and safety pre-construction
Identify and manage risks
Provide relevant information to other duty holders
Can client transfer responsibilities via appointment ie a PD?
No, the client cannot transfer all responsibilities via appointment alone.
Client responsibilities under CDM Regulations:
Provide project information
Ensure suitable management arrangements
Provide welfare facilities
Can you define ‘incidents’? (MTC)
Event which if occurred could or did cause an injury
Examples of ‘unsafe working practices’? (MTC)
eg lack of ppe, edge protection from height; collisions; exposure to dangerous substances, ..
Tool box talk? (MTC)
Informal safety meetings on construction sites
Discuss health and safety topics
Promote awareness among workers
Examples: PPE, UV protection, safe material storage
Inductions? (MTC)
Orientation sessions for workers and visitors
Familiarize with site rules
Identify hazards
Outline emergency procedures
How were H&S audits undertaken on this project? (MTC)
Monthly audits by contractor’s third party
Principal Designer (PD) site visits
No Health and Safety Executive (HSE) visits
Assess compliance, identify hazards, recommend actions
