Health and Safety Flashcards
What is the HSE?
The Health and Safety Executive is the national independent watchdog for work related health, safety and illness.
What is a Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan?
Developed during the construction phase by the contractor, the purpose is to demonstrate how the building will be built from a safety perspective.
What are the key principles of COSHH?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health - requires employers to prevent or reduce workers’ exposure to substances including:
- Chemicals
- Fumes, gases
- Dusts (Asbestos)
- Biological germs
What is corporate manslaughter?
An organisation is guilty of corporate manslaughter offense if the way in which its activities are managed or organised, causes a person’s death.
What is the biggest cause of long-term health issues in the Construction Industry?
Breathing in hazardous dusts and fumes
Historically, what type of accident kills most construction workers?
Falls from height
The Beaufort scale is important when working at height externally, what does it measure?
Wind speed.
When you last visited a construction site, what considerations did you give to your own health and safety?
- Preparing or contributing to risk assessments
- Wearing PPE
- Attending site inductions
- Adhering to contractor’s site rules
- Reporting any issues to site management
A member of public has been injured by work activities and taken to hospital for treatment. What should happen next?
The accident should be reported by the responsible person to the Health and Safety Executive
What do you do if Asbestos is found on site?
- Stop work immediately and ensure the area is safe
- Report the matter to the Site Management and notify HSE
- The asbestos will need to be tested by a competent contractor to identify the type
Which regulations are applicable to asbestos?
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Are you aware of any guidance issued by RICS associated with asbestos?
Asbestos: Legal requirements and best practice for property professionals and Clients, 4th Edition, May 2021
What are the 3 most common types of asbestos?
Crocidolite - Blue fibres, most lethal form
Amosite - Brown asbestos, second deadliest
Chrysotile - White long curly fibres, most common type found
Name the different type of Asbestos surveys available?
- Asbestos Management Survey - to manage asbestos containing materials during normal occupation and use of premises.
- Refurbishment / Demolition Survey - R&D survey is required where the premises, or part of it, need upgrading, refurbishment or demolition.
Where is asbestos commonly found?
- Cement gutters
- Corrugated roofs
- Floor and ceiling tiles
- Insulated boards
- Lagging
- Soffits
What is an Asbestos Management Plan?
A crucial document is designed to register and detail how asbestos will be managed in a property and what activities will be engaged to ensure people remain safe from exposure
What should an Asbestos Management Plan include?
- The party responsible for managing asbestos
- The register identifying type and location
- Plans for work on asbestos material
- Schedule for monitoring materials condition
What are the main health hazards when someone is exposed to asbestos?
Asbestosis - chronic lung disease
Lung Cancer
When is an employer required to have a written H&S policy in the Uk?
When it employs more than 5 people
List 5 H&S Regulations which are applicable to construction projects?
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
- CDM Regulations 2015
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
- Working at Height Regulations 2005
What is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
- The basis of British H&S law
- The Act sets out the general duties which employers have towards employees and members of the public
- The main requirement on employers is to carry out a risk assessment.
What is the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005?
The regulations require employers to protect their employees from excessive levels of noise that could cause hearing damage.
Does RICS publish an information on how to execute your role safely?
Guidance note - Safely Surveying, 2nd Edn, 2018
What are the key points of CDM Regulations?
The Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015.
- To ensure clients, designers, contractors and others consider the health and safety of those on the works
- Places statutory duties on Clients, PD, designers and contractors to plan, manage and coordinate H&S throughout the project
