Health and Safety Flashcards
Why are the CDM 2015 regulations important?
The legislation aimed to make it easier to understand H&S regulation for commercial building projects. The legislation covers the full stage of a commercial office project.
What are the CDM 2015 regulations?
Legislation that covers the health and safety during the design and management of all commercial building projects. The aim is to improve H&S at all stages of a construction project.
How do you ensure that the projects you are involved with are compliant with CDM regulations?
I would notify the client of the need to appoint a principal designer initially. I would ensure that key documentation such as the F10, construction phase plan and health and safety are completed. I would also ensure that the principal designer is in attendance at project meetings to assess design related matters.
What is typically included within a health and safety file?
Introduction to the project, any hazardous materials, key structural principles, plant and equipment.
What is the role of the designer duty holder?
- design out risk
- Assist in CPP compilation.
- Collate the H&S file
What is the role of the principal contractor
- Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate the entire construction phase.
- Completethe Construction phase plan
- Liaise with the client and principal designer for the duration of the project to ensure that all risks are effectively managed.
What is the role of the client under CDM regulations?
- Overall responsibility.
- Ensure all necessary appointments with adequate resource are made.
Who would typically be the duty holder in projects you are involved with?
The duty holders are the client, contractor and principal designer.
What information is typically covered as part of a site induction?
High risk works undertaken on site, Key H&S members of the contractor team, Fire escape plan and strategy, Any specific building nuances.
What would you do if your client asked to attend site with no PPE to be worn?
I would advise them that they would not be able to walk through the active building areas without PPE worn.
What PPE do you typically wear on site?
5 point PPE, that being:
- Hard hat
- Gloves
- Glasses
- High vis Jacket
- Steel capped boots.
What is covered within the RICS Surveying Safely 2019 Guidance Note, 2nd edition?
Basic, good practice principals for the management of health and safety for RICS regulated firms / members.
Includes:
- Personal responsibilities.
- Workplace health and safety
- Visiting Premises and sites.
What is a safe person with RICS surveying safely?
A person who takes responsibility for their own and others health and safety whilst at work.
What did you CPD on PPE and General property hazards include?
PPE
The importance of PPE and why this should be worn on all active construction sites.
General Property Hazards:
The importance of risk assessments and what should be included within a risk assessment (hazards present, People at risk, Evaluation of the risk).
What health and safety risks do you typically got presented with as a project manager?
Risks associated with an active construction site such as the operation of heavy equipment, hot works. We also encounter lone working.
What would you do if you found asbestos on a construction site you were managing?
I would reach out to a asbestos specialist to assess the suspected asbestos on site. Following their assessment i would instruct a management survey / refurbishment survey depending on the scope of works or if the works need to be encapsulated / removed.
If managed / retained then asbestos register compiled and reviewed every 6 months.
What health and safety procedures would a contractor typically have in place in a project?
PPE, RAMS, Hot Works procedures, Fire evacuation plans
What triggers the need for an F10 on site?
If the project triggers any of the below:
- Last longer than 30 working days.
- More than 20 persons on site at any one time.
- exceeds 500 person hours.
How did you know that the contractors health and safety protocol was correct / compliant?
I would ensure regular coordination between my principal designer. I would review my contractors weekly H&S audits to review for any issues / near misses. Discuss at project meetings also.
What is the purpose of a site logbook?
To log all sub-contractors attendance to site and ensure that all operatives have safely evacuated in the event of a fire.
What would you do if you felt a contractor was not providing adequate health and safety when on site?
I would request an immediate review from the contractor’s health and safety team. If issues persist then I would request my companies health and safety team attended site to review and escalate to the HSE if necessary.
What would you do if a contractor was consistently reporting a number of near misses?
I would ask the contractor to review working practices on site to minimise the number of near misses recorded.
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.
What makes an incident RIDDOR reportable?
if any incident causes over 7 days incapacitation. Must be reported within 15 days of the incident. Accident book must be kept for 3 years.
Why was the architect Principal Designer on this project?
Given their role as lead designer for the works, it was most suitable for the architect to adopt the role of the principal designer for the works.
How did you ensure their PII was suitable for assuming this role?
I asked the architect to provide a copy of their PII certificate for the role of both architect and PD. This was then reviewed by the client and their legal advisor to ensure they were comfortable with level of coverage.
Was bi-weekly regular enough for the health and safety inspections for your 100,000sqft refurb?
Given the size of the project, it was felt this was regular enough. We discussed H&S at our weekly project meetings and if any red flags were raised then we would have requested for more regular H&S inspections.
What are the different types of asbestos?
- Amosite
- Crocidolite
- Chrysolite
Chrysolite banned in 1999, others banned in 1985.
