Health And Safety Flashcards
1
Q
Updates to CDM-2015 regs?
A
- more focus on client to ensure health and safety
- clients can no longer assign legal responsibilities to agents
- declaration for how long contractor is will be allowed to plan for construction work
2
Q
What is in a pre construction info pack?
A
- project description
- client considerations and management requirements (permit to work etc)
- environmental restrictions (contaminated land)
- existing on site risks
- design and construction hazards
- H&S file requirements
3
Q
What would you find in a construction phase plan?
A
- project description
- management of works
- risk control
- h&s file proposals
4
Q
What would you find in h&s file?
A
- info relevant to future works on maintenance
- works that have been carried out
- residual hazards
- key structural principles
- hazardous materials used
5
Q
What is an F10?
A
- formed used to notify HSE of the project
6
Q
What is HSE
A
Health and safety executive
7
Q
Measures you undertake to ensure good h&s standards
A
- risk assessments
- PPE
- site rules
- h&s discussions in meetings
- co operate with CDM co ordinator
8
Q
What is the health and safety at work act 1974?
A
- training
- welfare provisions
- safe working environment
9
Q
Management of health and safety at work regulations 1999?
A
- employers must:
carry out risk assessments
Appoint competent people
Arrange for appropriate training
10
Q
RICS guidance note for health and safety?
A
RICS surveying safely 2018
11
Q
What does the RICS surveying safety 2018 include?
A
- safe working environment
- safe working equipment
- safe systems of work
- competent staff
12
Q
What are the sections of the RICS surveying safely document?
A
PAOF
- personal responsibility
- assessing risks
- occupational health
- fire safety
13
Q
3 factors to consider when visiting site?
A
- inform someone
- PPE
- sign in and out
14
Q
Tell me about the Health and Safety at work act 1974?
A
- duty of employer to ensure health and safety
- governed by HSE
- report injuries and do risk assessments
