Health and Safety L2

Question 1

HSE

Answer 1

Health and Safety England;
national organisation to reduce work related health,
safety,
illness and
injury.

Question 2

Personal safety in the office –

Answer 2

Clear walkways.
Good lighting.
Moveable screens.
Back supporting chairs.
Hygiene & welfare.
Fire safety

Question 3

Risk assessments -

Answer 3

Identify the hazards e.g. fall from height or hit by moving vehicle
How and who could be harmed.
Risks acceptable - decide on precautions. Save on project folder and implement actions.
Review and update as necessary.
Mitigate risk by site induction. Follow signage. Good awareness. Thumbs up when crossing
L2 example
Low risk= Offices, Completed Sites
Medium= Manned sites
High Risk = Vacant sites

Question 4

PPE at work –

Answer 4

Employers risk assess PPE needs.
Employee duty to wear and use as per training.
Protect;
head, face, neck, eyes, ears, lungs, skin, arms, hands, feet.

Question 5

RICS Guidance Note;

Answer 5

Surveying Safely –
Corporate & individual safety.
Responsibility,
Legal,
Risk Assess,
Places of work,
Health,
Site visits,
Contr. Man.

Question 6

H&S in office

Answer 6

Sign in (important in case of fire),
suitable chair and screen height,
signage for level changes

Question 7

Specific regulations relevant to your area of work –

Answer 7

HSAWA,
RIDDOR,
CPHSP,
CSCS
CDM 2015
COSHH

Question 8

Procedures imposed by law –

Answer 8

CDM 15,
COSHH,
HSWA,
PUWER

Question 9

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)

Answer 9

Report if Death -
Specified injury -
7+ day incapacitation of workers -
Treatable injuries of non-workers.

Question 10

Other Legislation –

Answer 10

Control of Substance Hazardous Health - Control of Noise at Work –
Manual Handling –
Working at Height –
Control of Asbestos

Question 11

HSE –
Construction notices:
Improvement;
Prohibition; s

Answer 11

Regulates H&S law. Reduce workplace illness, injury & death.

Remedial action subject to inspection within 21 days)

top all work immediately

Question 12

Construction Phase Health Safety (CPHS) Plan –

Answer 12

Main contractor to complete before works commence (notifiable projects).
Outline management of H&S during construction.
Principal Designer approves CPHS prior to construction
Actual example

Question 13

Principal Designer -

Answer 13

Plan, monitor pre-constronstruction to mitigate H&s risks
Prepares pre construction information for benefit of principal contractor
Prepare health and safety file

Question 14

F10 Notification –

Answer 14

Notice given ASAP.
Description,
contacts,
dates,
max nr workers & contractors,
clients declaration of duties

Question 15

H&S File

Answer 15

Prepared by Principal Designer.
Required for future work,
repairs or
demolition.
Includes; description of work,
hazards,
working loads,
operation & maintenance manual,
as-built drawings

Question 16

Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card –

Answer 16

H&S management test to ensure individual competence to attend construction sites.

Question 17

Pre-Construction Information (PCI) –

Answer 17

Provided for tendering so Principal Contractors can understand what the H&S and welfare requirements are.
Designers must understand the PCI when changing the design.
Risks can anticipated.
Outline; safety hazards (pylons, rivers),
health (asbestos, contamination), construction hazards (working at height, debris protection),
working methods,
H&S file format.

Question 18

H&S Documentation

Answer 18

Risk assessments;
identify hazards – updated monthly
e.g. trips, falls, falling objects, site traffic, noise.
Method statement;
how an activity is completed taking into account risk assessments.

Question 19

H&S Site Inductions –

Answer 19

Ensure all site attendants understand the site operation and risks.
Principal contractor must provide site inductions.
Inclusions; site layout, welfare, personnel, fire safety, tool/plant use, waste management, working at height, noise zones, asbestos, vibration, accident reporting.

Question 20

Asbestos – .

Answer 20

Used in a wide range of building materials until 1985 when its use was BANNED.
Can cause lung related disorders.
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006 - Management survey -
Manage asbestos containing materials during the normal occupation and use of premises. Refurbishment/demolition survey - Premises need refurbishing or demolishing

Question 21

Hazardous materials generally -

Answer 21

A risk assessment should be undertaken in the form of a COSHH assessment.
Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.

Question 22

CDM Dutyholders

Answer 22

Commercial Clients
Domestic Clients (own home)
Designers
Principal Designers
Principal Contractors
Contractors –
Workers

Question 23

Commercial Clients

Answer 23

Ensure adequate appointment for H&S. Ensure necessary information is required.

Question 24

Domestic Clients (own home) –

Answer 24

Duty is passed to contractor

Question 25

Designers –

Answer 25

Reduce or eliminate risks through design at construction and maintenance stages.

Question 26

Principal Designers

Answer 26

Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project.
Reduce or eliminate risks and ensure designer are compliant.
Can also be Architect on small / simplistic jobs.

Question 27

Principal Contractors -

Answer 27

Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of a project.
Prepare Construction Phase Plan.
Provide site inductions. Prevent unauthorised access.
Provide welfare facilities.

Question 28

Contractors –

Answer 28

Coordinate their works safely with other contractors.
Comply with the principal contractor.

Question 29

Workers –

Answer 29

Take care of their own H&S and consider how others may be affected by their actions. Report any H&S risk.
Comply with instructions.

Question 30

Reviewing health and safety proposals as part of a contractor’s tender.

Answer 30

TBC
…How do proposals comply with the PCI

Question 31

Personal health and safety at work – RICS publication ‘Surveying Safely’ Personal safety procedures when visiting a construction site Common health and safety risks in construction Health and safety legislation:

Answer 31

TBC

Question 32

Risk Assessment –

Answer 32

MWL – Confirm with site manager current works being undertaken on site.
E.g. Piling ensure keep a good distance from machinery.

Question 33

HS at work

Answer 33

In line with my employer’s guidance a health and safety policy (HASP) I complete form prior to commencing site visits. Confirms that I will complete site induction and ensure I comply with personal protection equipment requirements.

Question 34

Site Induction –

Answer 34

MWL – Evacuation.
Railway.
Canal.
Thumbs up to confirm with driver of site vehicles that it is safe to pass. Wait for machinery arm to be dropped. Report any potential site issues. E.g. gap in fencing that could allow unauthorised access. Keep to designated pedestrian walkways where available.

Question 35

Reporting issues –

Answer 35

Fairview; Having undertaken a site visit I noticed that the site had not been fully secured.
The site adjoined an old people’s home and was also in a built up public area which meant that unauthorised access was possible.
As I hold a personal obligation to adhere to Health and Safety I reported the hazard to the site manager.