Health and Safety Flashcards
What H&S precautions do you take when going on site?
- I ensure that I have PPE needed
- I carry out research on the site before attending.
- I complete a Risk Assessment Method Statement which is signed off by my manager before inspecting a site.
Who do you inform that you are going on site?
- I inform my manager prior to any site visits.
- A ‘Buddy’ system is arranged - a person who will be a point of contact during my visit for arrival and return.
- All site visits are input to the team calendar outlining when/where I am going and expected return.
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment.
What PPE would you wear when visiting a site?
- Hard hat.
- Boots.
- Goggles.
- Gloves.
- Hi-vis vest.
- Ear defenders if required.
- Face mask if required.
What is a risk assessment?
An examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether you have taken sufficient precautions or should do more to prevent
harm.
It outlines any possible risks and how they can be eliminated to protect people as far as reasonably practicable.
What are the 5 steps to risk assessment?
- Step 1 - Identify the hazards.
- Step 2 - Decide who might be harmed and how.
- Step 3 - Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions.
- Step 4 - Record your findings and implement them.
- Step 5 - Review your assessment and update if necessary
Describe to me the purpose of the health and safety at work act and your responsibility in this regard?
The purpose of the act is to ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees at work. It is in place to protect the public from risks and establish safety regulations.
It is my responsibility to ensure I take reasonable steps to care for my own health and safety and not put myself at risk by co-operating with employers guidelines and not misuse anything provided for h&s or welfare
What is the RICS Surveying Safely publication?
The RICS guidance on personal safety at work.
What does the RICS Surveying Safely Guidance Note cover?
o 1) General Statement - Employers/Employees have a duty of care under law of tort towards those who may be affected by their actions.
o 2) Safety of Employees - actions that must be taken by employers. Special duty of care towards young/trainees.
o 3) Workplace – Fire & First Aid provisions.
o 4) Hazards and Risk Assessment requirements.
o 5) Visiting Sites - PPE, Lone working, Access provisions.
o 6) During Site Visits - Key hazards assessments including structures, roofs and contamination.
o 7) Safety of you and others – Everyone is to take responsibility of their own health & safety.
o 8) Legal Duties - Criminal Liability and CDM guidance.
What is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
- This is the primary piece of legislation governing H&S in the United Kingdom.
- It places a statutory duty on all employers to provide and maintain equipment and systems of works that are safe and without risk to the health and safety of employees, or others who may be affected by their undertaking.
What are Aims of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Secure the health, safety and welfare of people at work.
- Protect others against risks to health and safety arising from work activities.
- Control dangerous substances.
- Control of emissions into the atmosphere.
- Employers with 5 or more employees must have written health and safety documents detailing the organisations health and safety structure.
