Health and Safety L2 Flashcards
HSE
Health and Safety England;
national organisation to reduce work related health,
safety,
illness and
injury.
Personal safety in the office –
Clear walkways.
Good lighting.
Moveable screens.
Back supporting chairs.
Hygiene & welfare.
Fire safety
Risk assessments -
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
PPE at work –
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.
RICS Guidance Note;
Surveying Safely –
Corporate & individual safety.
Responsibility,
Legal,
Risk Assess,
Places of work,
Health,
Site visits,
Contr. Man.
H&S in office
Sign in (important in case of fire),
suitable chair and screen height,
signage for level changes
Specific regulations relevant to your area of work –
HSAWA,
RIDDOR,
CPHSP,
CSCS
CDM 2015
COSHH
Procedures imposed by law –
CDM 15,
COSHH,
HSWA,
PUWER
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
Report if Death -
Specified injury -
7+ day incapacitation of workers -
Treatable injuries of non-workers.
Other Legislation –
Control of Substance Hazardous Health - Control of Noise at Work –
Manual Handling –
Working at Height –
Control of Asbestos
HSE –
Construction notices:
Improvement;
Prohibition; s
Regulates H&S law. Reduce workplace illness, injury & death.
Remedial action subject to inspection within 21 days)
top all work immediately
Construction Phase Health Safety (CPHS) Plan –
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
Principal Designer -
Plan, monitor pre-constronstruction to mitigate H&s risks
Prepares pre construction information for benefit of principal contractor
Prepare health and safety file
F10 Notification –
Notice given ASAP.
Description,
contacts,
dates,
max nr workers & contractors,
clients declaration of duties
H&S File
Prepared by Principal Designer.
Required for future work,
repairs or
demolition.
Includes; description of work,
hazards,
working loads,
operation & maintenance manual,
as-built drawings
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card –
H&S management test to ensure individual competence to attend construction sites.
Pre-Construction Information (PCI) –
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.
H&S Documentation
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.
H&S Site Inductions –
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.
Asbestos – .
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
Hazardous materials generally -
A risk assessment should be undertaken in the form of a COSHH assessment.
Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002.
CDM Dutyholders
Commercial Clients
Domestic Clients (own home)
Designers
Principal Designers
Principal Contractors
Contractors –
Workers
Commercial Clients
Ensure adequate appointment for H&S. Ensure necessary information is required.
Domestic Clients (own home) –
Duty is passed to contractor
Designers –
Reduce or eliminate risks through design at construction and maintenance stages.
Principal Designers
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.
Principal Contractors -
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.
Contractors –
Coordinate their works safely with other contractors.
Comply with the principal contractor.
Workers –
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.
Reviewing health and safety proposals as part of a contractor’s tender.
TBC
…How do proposals comply with the PCI
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:
TBC
Risk Assessment –
MWL – Confirm with site manager current works being undertaken on site.
E.g. Piling ensure keep a good distance from machinery.
HS at work
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.
Site Induction –
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.
Reporting issues –
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.
