Health and Safety Flashcards
What is the purpose of a risk assessment?
A: To identify hazards and put measures in place to reduce or eliminate risks.
Who is responsible for your health and safety at work?
A: Everyone, including you and your employer.
Why should you report accidents or near-misses?
A: To prevent them from happening again in the future.
What is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
A: It is the main legislation covering workplace health and safety in the UK.
What are the five steps of a risk assessment?
A: Identify hazards, assess who might be harmed, evaluate the risks, implement controls, and review regularly.
What is a COSHH assessment used for?
A: To manage and control risks associated with hazardous substances.
What does RIDDOR stand for?
A: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.
Why is regular training important for health and safety?
A: To ensure employees are aware of risks and know how to work safely.
What should you do if you suspect a fire?
A: Raise the alarm, follow the fire evacuation procedure, and leave the building safely.
What Are the CDM Regulations?
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) are UK regulations aimed at improving health, safety, and welfare during construction projects. They apply to all construction work, including new builds, refurbishments, demolitions, and maintenance. The main objectives of CDM are to:
- Ensure safety is considered from the start to the finish of a project.
- Identify, eliminate, or control risks during design and construction stages.
- Clearly define roles and responsibilities for health and safety management.
Key Duty Holders under CDM 2015:
- Client: Ensures health and safety are considered throughout the project.
- Principal Designer: Coordinates health and safety during the design phase.
- Principal Contractor: Manages health and safety during the construction phase.
- Contractors: Ensure safe practices on-site.
- Workers: Take care of their own safety and others around them.
What does a Principle designer and contractor have to produce?
Principal Designer Pre-Construction Information, Health and Safety File (development), Design Risk Assessments (if any)
Principal Contractor Construction Phase Plan, Risk Assessments and Method Statements, Induction Records, Safety Reports
Tell me about the RICS Surveying Safety guidance note
Gives guidance on health and safety management
For example Site visits and inspections -
I would inform the contractor I am visiting site,
I would wear the correct PP&E
Attend site inductions
Sign in and out of the register
What colour is your CSCS card?
Academically qualified person - silver
What is the purpose of Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulation 1992
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 were introduced to ensure the safety and health of workers by providing guidelines for the proper use and provision of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the workplace. These regulations were updated in 2022 to extend responsibilities to all workers, including those on casual and zero-hours contracts.
- Protecting Workers:
Ensure that employees are adequately protected from workplace risks that cannot be controlled by other means.
PPE acts as a last line of defense against hazards such as falling objects, chemical splashes, noise, or respiratory risks. - Legal Responsibility:
Require employers to provide suitable PPE free of charge to their employees when it is necessary for health and safety.
Establish clear guidelines for when and how PPE should be used. - Risk Mitigation:
Protect against specific workplace hazards that could result in injuries, illnesses, or long-term ha
