Health and Safety Flashcards
Give an example of the H&S work act in practice?
the requirement for employers to provide a safe working environment for their employees, which includes ensuring the workplace is free from hazards, conducting risk assessments, and providing necessary safety training and equipment.
What do you mean by fundamental legal framework?
Some duties of the employees under the act?
under the Health and Safety at Work Act include taking reasonable care of their own health and safety, cooperating with their employer on safety matters, and not interfering with or misusing safety equipment.
Any RICS literature you are aware on relating to this competency?
guidance on health and safety in the construction and property sectors, as well as best practices for managing health and safety risks in these industries.
Example of types of PPE that you would have for a site visit.
include hard hats, high-visibility vests, safety boots, safety glasses, and ear protection, depending on the specific risks associated with the site.
What do you understand by CDM?
CDM stands for Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, which are legal requirements in the construction industry to manage health and safety.
What are some of the duties on a Client under CDM?
appointing competent designers and contractors, ensuring a health and safety file is prepared and maintained, and providing pre-construction information to the principal designer and contractor.
What constitutes a notifiable project under CDM?
A project is notifiable under CDM when it is expected to last more than 30 working days and involve more than 20 workers simultaneously or exceed 500 person-days.
What is a PCIP?
PCIP stands for Principal Contractor’s Initial Plan, which is a document prepared under CDM that outlines how health and safety will be managed during the construction phase of a project.
What would you expect to see in a PCIP?
In a PCIP, you would expect to see details on how the construction phase will be managed, including risk assessments, site rules, arrangements for welfare facilities, and emergency procedures.
Purpose of a risk assessment
The purpose of a risk assessment is to identify potential hazards in the workplace, evaluate the associated risks, and implement control measures to mitigate those risks, ultimately ensuring the health and safety of employees and others in the environment.
