Health and Safety Flashcards
Why is health and safety decorum on workplace, home and construction important?
Health and safety decorum is important in the workplace, home, and construction to prevent accidents, protect well-being, and ensure a safe environment for everyone
What is surveying safely guidance note?
RICS guidance on personal safety at work.
Surveyors and firms must ensure safety for themselves, colleagues, and clients by maintaining safe environments and practices.
Surveyors should be skilled and follow established safety systems and equipment protocols to prevent harm
Lone worker envisage Performance, Control, Adaptability, Vigilance, Awareness, Teamwork
What is risk assessment?
Careful examination of what in your work could cause harm to people so that you can weigh up if there is sufficient precautions taken or should do more to prevent harm.
What are steps to risk assessment?
Identify hazards, Identify might be affected, Evaluate Risks and Decide Precautions, Record findings, Review and Update Assessment
What is including Baustellenverordnung BaustellV (clause 1 to 8)?
The Baustellenverordnung (BaustellV) is a German construction site ordinance that focuses on the safety and health regulations on construction sites.
Which parties are involve under Baustellenverordnung BaustellV? What are their tasks?
Client - holds the initial responsibility for setting up the safety framework by appointing a SiGeKo and ensuring compliance.
SiGeKo - coordinates all safety efforts on the site, acting as a bridge between the client, contractors, and workers.
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Contractors and employers - are responsible for implementing safety measures and ensuring their workers follow the SiGe-Plan.
Workers - are expected to adhere to safety protocols and report risks.
Authorities - ensure the construction site complies with safety laws and regulations.
What is the role of SiGeKo?
Developing and updating the Safety and Health Protection Plan (SiGe-Plan)
Coordinating safety measures between contractors
Ensuring compliance with safety regulations
Is the SiGeKo responsible for any accidents onsite?
SiGeKo is not directly responsible for accidents on-site in a legal sense, depending on negligence or shared responsibility
What other safety and health ordinance are you aware of?
In Germany, occupational safety and health act (Arbeitsschutzgesetz) and hazardous substance ordinance (Gefahrstoffverordnung)
What are the safety protocols in your workplace?
Office- Fire safety, ergonomics, electrical safety, cleanliness and organization, first aid, mental health
Site- PPE, fall protection, hazardous material handling, machinery safety, site access control, emergency plan
What would you expect to be told in a safety induction training?
Hazards- Site dangers (heights, machinery, chemicals)
PPE- Required safety gear (helmets, gloves, etc.).
Emergencies- What to do in a fire or accident, and evacuation plans.
Accident Reporting- How to report injuries or risks.
First Aid- Locations and procedures for medical help.
Tool Safety- Correct use of tools and machinery.
Site Rules- General conduct and restricted areas.
What is PPE?
Personal Protective Equipment
What are the typical PPE to be worn onsite?
Hard hat, boots, goggles, gloves, vests, ear defenders, face masks, safety jackets or harness
Who do you inform when going on site?
I have to inform the site manager and safety superintendent as well as the main office that I will report in the on site
Who you inform if there are potential hazard onsite?
If the contractor commenced, inform the contractor, employer and safety in charge
