Health and Safety Flashcards
What Health & Safety Legislation are you aware of?
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 as amended
- Control of Asbestos Regs 2012
- CDM regs 2015
How do you ensure you comply with legislation?
- Work safely and efficiently
- Adhere to procedures/policy on site and in workplace
- Report incidents that could or have led to injury
Tell me about the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and what is in it?
- Primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in the UK
- Duty to every employer to ensure health and safety/welfare at work of all employees
- Policed by Health and Safety Executive HSE (fines and imprisonment)
- Must report injuries (1995)
- Must carry out Risk Assessment (1999)
- Defines a Hazard
What does the Health and safety at Work Act 1974 consist of?
- Responsibilities of employers to employees
- Responsibilities of employees
- Responsibilities of sole traders
Do you know any RICS Guidance for H&S and what does it set out?
- RICS Guidance Note Surveying Safely 2nd Edition (2018) effective 1st Feb 2019
- This sets out good practice principles for management of H&S for regulated members and firms.
Is it a criminal offence to breach the H&S at Work Act 1974?
Yes
- Max fines of £20,000
- 2 years Prison
What are the contents of RICS Surveying Safely 2nd Edition 2018?
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- Personal and corporate responsibilities
- Legal considerations
- Hazards and risks (assessments)
- Places of work
- Occupational hygiene and health
- Site inspections (lone working)
- Fire safety
- Residential property surveying
- Construction work
Tell me something you understand from reading RICS Guidance Note Surveying Safely (2018)?
- What a safe person is
- Asbestos Regs 2012
- Assessing Hazards and risks
What is a safe person?
An individual who assumes responsibility for their behaviour, their colleagues and others while at work
Tell me about your company’s H&S policy?
Can also be for what is required within a H&S policy document
The policy consists of 3 points:
- Statement of intent (describes the importance of this H+S)
- Details of Structure - People involved in H+S in the business.
(Alison Rae head then each offices) - Arrangement section - policies, procedures, risk assessment, training.
What does Surveying Safely 2nd Edition (2018) say regulated firms must provide?
- Training
- Information
- Equipment
- Safe systems
- Selection (competent staff)
What are the 3 types of Asbestos?
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- Brown (amosite)
- Blue (crocidolite)
- White (chrysolite)
When did Asbestos become illegal in the UK?
1999
What is the Key Gov Legislation surrounding Asbestos?
- The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Name the 2 types of Asbestos Survey?
- Management Survey (locate and advise on next steps)
- Refurbishment/Demolition Survey (samples taken and analysed)
Who is the duty holder of Asbestos issues ?
The owner or tenant with repairing obligations
How do you check for Asbestos?
- Asbestos Register
- Ask the client if aware
- Look for materials that may be asbestos
What materials can contain asbestos?
- Ceiling tiles
- within floors (swirl pattern)
- Piping insulation
- Cement pipes
What is a Hazard?
- Anything that has the potential to cause harm
- eg) wet floor
What is a Risk?
- The likelihood that someone will be harmed
What are the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015?
CDM regs
Legal as well
- H&S during design and management of all commercial building projects
- Aims to improve management of H&S
- Duty holders: Client, Principle designer and contractor
- HSE to be notified if project takes over 30 days with 20 or more workers
- Criminal offence to breach
How did you carry out a Risk Assessment at Kennoway?
/5 Steps of a Risk Assessment
- I looked a potential hazards present (weather, ground conditions)
- Identified those at risk (me)
- Evaluated Risk (likelihood of accident)
- Recorded findings
- Reviewed prior to travelling
You mention PPE, what is PPE and what did you take with you?
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Hard hat (one site had a vacant building
- Hi Fis Vest
- Boots
Can you explain G+S Lone Working Policy?
- Risk Assessment First
- Access to to a mobile phone
- Open Diary for other staff members to see
- Colleague must know your anticipated start and finish time
- Notify colleague you are returning to the office
- Contact made by office if no call ahead or return to office
- If no response in reasonable timeframe, Senior Manager alerted to take follow up action
What are the 6 Pack of H&S Regulations?
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- Management of Health and Safety at Work
- Display Screen Equipment
- Manual handling operations
- PPE at work
- Provision and use of work equipment
- Workplace Health, Safety, Welfare
What are the organisational responsibilities of health and safety?
- Training
- PPE
- Supervision
What does not managing health and safety increase the risk of ?
- Injuries
- Prosecutions
- Poor Moral
- Bad Publicity
What is a Risk Assessment?
- Process of identifying hazards that exist or may appear
What is Asbestos?
An insulating material which is fireproof
What are the obligations set out in the Control of Asbestos Regs 2012?
- Obligation on the Duty Holder
- Obligation on the Employers
What is RIDDOR?
- Reporting of Injuries, diseases & dangerous occurrences 1997
- Report to HSE within 15 days of injury
What must RICS regulated firms ensure in regards in Surveying Safely?
- Safe working environment
- Safe equipment
- Competent staff
What would you do if a clients building was suspected of containing Asbestos when on inspection?
- Take photo of suspected Asbestos and its condition
- Inform client to undertake Asbestos Management Survey by licenced company
- If in doubt assume asbestos
