Health and safety Flashcards
Who are the health and safety executive (HSE)
Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety.
Who will act as the new Building Safety Regulator under the Building safety act 2022
The HSE
What are high risk buildings under the new safety act 2022 defined as
buildings over 18m in height or have seven or more storeys and two or more residential units.
(typically high-rise apartment blocks, student accommodation, hospitals and care homes).
Who will undertake the role of principal designer under the new building safety act?
Lead designer (generally the architect)
What’s the golden thread of information
a digital (and always-accessible) audit trail of information throughout the life of a building.
Explain what’s required at gateway 1 and when was it introduced
Introduced August 2021 through planning legislation
Need to submit a Fire Statement as part of the planning application
The planning authority must consult with the Building Safety Regulator
What gateways were introduced as part of the Building Safety Act 2022
2 & 3
What is Gateway 2
Gateway 2 makes it mandatory to have Building Regulation Approval from the building safety regulator before commencement.
How long does The Building Safety Act 2022 give the BSR to give a decision following the submission of an application to pass gateway 2
12 weeks
Explain gateway 3
The applicant submits a completion certificate application to the BSR and hands the Golden Thread to the accountable person
When the Completion Certificate has been issued, the Accountable Person can apply to register the building, the building can only be legally occupied once this is done.
What does the Fire Safety Act 2021 require
The act will require Responsible Persons of multi-occupied residential buildings to update their fire risk assessment to include an assessment of the building’s structure, external walls, and flat entrance doors
Name two new safety acts introduced since grenfell
Building Safety Act 2022
Fire Safety Act 2021
Outline when each gateway needs to be passed
Gateway 1 - planning approval
Gateway 2 - prior to commencement
Gateway 3 - prior to occupation
What’s the RICS H&S Guidance Note called
Surveying safely
What does CDM stand for
Construction design and management regulations
Who are the duty holders under the CDM regs 2015
Client
Principal Designer
Principal Contractor
Contractors
Designers
Who are the duty holders under the CDM regs 2015
Client
Principal Designer
Principal Contractor
Contractors
Designers
What’s the diff between principal designer and contractor
The principal designer is in overall control of designers and the pre-construction phase.
The principal contractor is in overall control of the contractors and the construction phase.
Name the 5 parts of the CDM regs
Part 1 - intro
Part 2 - Client duties
Part 3 - Duty Holder Roles
Part 4 - General safety requirements
Part 5 - Schedules
What’s the purpose of the CDM regs
To ensure the safety and welfare of all people involved in construction projects.
When does the HSE need to be notified of a scheme as per CDM 2015
If they expect to go on for more than 30 days and have more than 20 workers working at the same time
OR
exceed 500 person days of construction work.
What was the main update in cdm 2015
Removal of the CDM Co-ordinator and addition of the Principal Designer
Name the two H&S plans which need to be submitted and who’s responsibility it is to submit them
Pre-construction plan - principal designer
Construction Phase Plan - principal contractor
Name the two H&S plans which need to be submitted and who’s responsibility it is to submit them
Pre-construction plan - principal designer
Construction Phase Plan - principal contractor
Whose duty is it to submit an F10
Client
What document is filled out to notify the HSE of a notifiable project
F10
What does the surveying safely guidance note do
Sets out good practice principles for the management of health and safety for RICS members and firms
What’s the considerate constructors scheme
Nonprofit organisation which aims to improve the image of the construction industry
It encourages contractors and their supply chain to implement best practice for site operations and engagement with the surrounding environment
When are visitors most likely to have an accident on site
When they first arrive
What should you do if you find an injured person on site
Asses the situation first without putting yourself in immediate danger
Call emergency services if serious or notify the first aider on site
What is IOSH
The institution of occupational safety and health
What’s your understanding of the health and safety at work act 1974
Primary price of legislation governing work place health and safety
Are you aware of your companies H&S policy
Yes, it’s published on our company sharepoint which sets out mine and my employers duties and responsibilities
When did buildings need to have issued their initial notice by in order not to pass through the new gateways
1st October
When did buildings need to have meaningfully commenced by in order not to pass through the new gateways
6th April 2024
What constitutes as substantial commencement as per the building safety act
Pouring of foundations
What’s the joint fire code
Provides guidance on fire safety on site as well as fire prevention and detection
Does the joint fire code apply
On Some contracts the parties will be required to indicate whether it applies.
Why would you recommend that the joint fire code applies
Compliance may be a requirement of some insurance providers
Can reduce insurance premiums
