Health and Safety - Level 1 Flashcards
What is the health and safety at work etc 1974?
is the primary piece of legislation that covers occupational health and safety in the UK. This act sets out the responsibilities of employers to ensure they meet the minimum requirements of protecting the health and safety of staff in their place of work.
It lays out the responsibilities that employers have towards employees and members of the public, and the obligations employees have to themselves and their co-workers. HSWA applies to every workplace, no matter the size of the company, or the sector they work in.
What does the H & S Act require;
H & S Act requires;
Right Info and training
Appointing a competent person
Written H & S policy for a company of more than 5 people.
Report accidents - The HSWA enshrines in law the need for workplaces to report certain injuries, near-misses, and cases of work-related disease to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
What are the possible penalties?
Penalties can includes fines and imprisonment.
What is RIDDOR
This is a process known as RIDDOR, which stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013.
Who do you report accidents to
Documented and reported to health&safety@countrywide.co.uk
What training requirements did you put in place for any accidents?
Training requirements were just an informal chat re surroundings. Limited what we can do on site as that changes by the day.
When was the latest edition of surveying safely released?
2nd edition released in 2018
What is the safe person concept?
RICS considers the concept of a ‘safe person’ to mean that each individual assumes individual behavioural responsibility for their own, their colleagues’ and others’ health and safety while at work.
What is a hazard?
A hazard is something with the potential to cause harm to someone. The harm could be an injury or ill health.
What is a risk?
Risk is the likelihood (whether high or low) of the harm being realised.
How do you negate risk on an appointment?
Do as many checks as possible before visiting site. Allow time and travel to site is not too long or rushed.
How do keep safe in Lone Working
Lone working. Use Stay safe track location and motion. Has safety numbers if no contact by agreed times or lack of motion.
Always take phone into an appointment.
Control the appointment.
What is a dynamic risk assessment
Dynamic when arrive. Allow for changes in environment. Dogs, hostile vendors, safe access and egress.
