Health And Safety Flashcards
What does the RICS surveying safely say and when was it issued?
- Personal and corporate responsibilities
- Legal considerations and duties
- Assessing hazards and risks
- Occupational health
- Visit premises and sites
- Procurement and management of contractors and construction work
When was the health and safety at work act introduced and what does it say?
Introduced in 1974
Secure the health, Safety and well-being of all people at work
Protects people against risks from work activities
What are the penalties of breaking the health and safety at work act 1974?
Company or individual manager can be prosecuted under the law
Criminal offence - Fine or imprisonment
When was the management of health and safety at work regulations introduced and what does it say?
1999
Placed duty on employers to assess and manage risks to their employees and others, arising from work activities
What does RIDDOR stand for, when was it introduced and what powers do they have?
Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations
2013
Companies have to keep record of injuries leading to death, disease and dangerous occurrences while at work
What PPE do you wear at work and why?
5 point PPE- hat, gloves, boots, high vis, safety glasses
Protects my eyes, head hands and feet and makes sure I am visible to others on site
How do you ensure the supply chain is befitting of Morgan Sindall culture?
Supply chain are interviewed if they are in the ‘run-in’ for work and certain work procedures and health and safety points and discussed
We ask them to tell us how they might undertake the works
Ensure appropriate insurances are in place
When were the control of asbestos regulations introduced and what does it say?
2008
- Employers have a duty to manage asbestos on the premises
- Employers must undertake a RA before commencing work around asbestos
- Must produce a plan of works detailing how works are carried out
- Must prevent and reduce worked exposure to asbestos
What are the 3 main types of asbestos?
Amosite
Chrysotile
Chrocidolite
What colour is amosite asbestos referred to?
Brown
What colour is Chrysotile referred to?
White
What colour is Chrocidolite referred to?
Blue
What does CDM stand for?
Construction Design and Management Regulations
When was CDM introduced, what parties are stated within the regulations?
2015
Principle designer and principle contractor
What are the responsibilities of the principle designer?
Plan, manage, monitor health and safety during pre construction phase.
Eliminate health and safety risks in design stage and take steps to reduce or eliminate risks
Keep principle contractor informed with any risks to be controlled during construction
