Health and Safety

Question 1

what are the personal safety requirements on site?

Answer 1

On Sites 5 point personal protection equipment to be worn at all time along with masks if required under site covid guidelines.
Gloves
Glasses
Hard Hat
Hi-Vis
Safety Boots

• ensure you are adhering to marked walkways.
• be accompanied where required.
• be vigilant of plant and equipment - especially with the introduction of electric vehicles.

Question 2

What are the health and safety procedures imposed by law

Answer 2

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) set out what people involved in construction work need to do to protect themselves from harm and anyone the work affects.

Part 2 - covers the duties of clients for all construction projects. These duties apply in full for commercial clients. However, the duties for domestic clients normally pass to other dutyholders

Part 3 - covers the health and safety duties and roles of other dutyholders, including: Designers, Principal designers, Principal contractors, Contractors

Part 4 - contains general requirements for all construction sites

Question 3

what is the impact on health and safety of: design, construction processes and building maintenance?

Answer 3

Buildings can present a great number of possible risks both in construction and operation. There are many duties placed on those commissioning, designing, constructing and operating buildings to control those risks.

The legislation affecting health and safety in design and construction falls under the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Question 4

what are the health and safety training requirements in terms of the employment of staff?

Answer 4

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires employers to provide free of charge training, instruction and supervision necessary for all its employees. Those who have control over premises have to consider the safety of anyone who comes on the premises, including contractors and customers.

Question 5

what is CSCS and what is it purpose?

Answer 5

Construction Skills Certification Scheme

CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on site. By ensuring the workforce are appropriately qualified the card plays its part in improving standards and safety on UK construction sites.

Holding a CSCS card is not a legislative requirement. It is entirely up to the principal contractor or client whether workers are required to hold a card before they are allowed on site. However, most principal contractors and major house builders require construction workers on their sites to hold a valid card.