Health and Safety Flashcards
What does NEBOSH stand for?
National Examination Board for Occupational Safety and Health
What does CSCS stand for?
Construction Skills Certification Scheme
What RICS Guidance notes are there Surveyors.
RICS Surveying Safely Guidance Notes 1st edition, 2011
What are the responsibilities of both employer and
employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)
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What are the responsibilities of the Domestic client under CDM Regulations 2015
Domestic clients – People who have construction work carried out on their own home (or the home of a family member) that is not done as part of a business.**
Main duties – What they need to do
Though in scope of CDM 2015, their client duties are normally transferred to:
the contractor for single contractor projects
the principal contractor for projects with more than one contractor
However, the domestic client can instead choose to have a written agreement with the principal designer to carry out the client duties.
What are the responsibilities of Designers under CDM Regulations 2015
Designers - Organisations or individuals who as part of a business, prepare or modify designs for a building, product or system relating to construction work.
Main duties – What they need to do
When preparing or modifying designs, eliminate, reduce or control foreseeable risks that may arise during:
construction
the maintenance and use of a building once it is built
Provide information to other members of the project team to help them fulfil their duties.
What are the responsibilities of the Principal Designers under CDM Regulations 2015
Principal designers - Designers appointed by the client in projects involving more than one contractor. They can be an organisation or an individual with sufficient knowledge, experience and ability to carry out the role.
Main duties – What they need to do
Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project. This includes:
identifying, eliminating or controlling foreseeable risks
ensuring designers carry out their duties
Prepare and provide relevant information to other dutyholders.
Liaise with the principal contractor to help in the planning, management, monitoring and coordination of the construction phase.
What are the responsibilities of the Principal Contractor under CDM Regulations 2015
Principal contractors – Contractors appointed by the client to coordinate the construction phase of a project where it involves more than one contractor.
Main duties – What they need to do
Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of a project. This includes:
liaising with the client and principal designer
preparing the construction phase plan PDF
organising cooperation between contractors and coordinating their work
Make sure:
suitable site inductions are provided
reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised access
workers are consulted and engaged in securing their health and safety
welfare facilities are provided
What are the responsibilities of Contractors under CDM Regulations 2015
Contractors – Those who carry out the actual construction work, contractors can be an individual or a company.
Main duties – What they need to do
Plan, manage and monitor construction work under their control so it is carried out without risks to health and safety.
For projects involving more than one contractor, coordinate their activities with others in the project team – in particular, comply with directions given to them by the principal designer or principal contractor.
For single contractor projects, prepare a construction phase plan.
What are the responsibilities of Workers under CDM Regulations 2015
Workers – Those working for or under the control of contractors on a construction site.
Main duties – What they need to do
Workers must:
be consulted about matters which affect their health, safety and welfare.
take care of their own health and safety, and of others who might be affected by their actions
report anything they see which is likely to endanger either their own or others’ health and safety
cooperate with their employer, fellow workers, contractors and other dutyholders
What are the legislation that regulates the use of PPE?
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992.
