Health & Safety Flashcards
Give me some examples of the general requirements of the H&S at Work Act 1974 that directly apply to you.
- Required to report any H&S non-compliances that I notice
- Required to take care of mine and other peoples H&S while at work
- Act in a safe manner
- Only carry out tasks I am trained and competent in
- Wear PPE
Give me some examples of the general requirements of the CDM Regs 2015
- Ensure H&S is considered throughout project
- Notifiable if over 500 person days or 30 working days & over 20 operatives on site at any one time
- Improve planning & management to identify hazards so they can be controlled
Outline some of the key duty-holders under the CDM Regs 2015
- The client
- Principal Designer
- Principal Contractor
Give me some examples of the working from height regulations 2005 which apply to the work you undertake
- Avoid working from height where possible
- Visual inspection of equipment before use to ensure in good condition and safe to use
- Right training and competent to use equipment
What areas does the RICS Surveying Safely 2018 2nd Edition Cover?
- Lone Working
- Safe person concept
- Risk assessments
- Visiting sites
- PPE
What is the Safe Person Concept?
Each individual assumes individual behavioural responsibilities for their own, their colleagues, and others H&S whilst at work
What are the key notes of the H&S at Work Act 1974?
- Duty to every employer to ensure, as far as reasonably practical the health, safety and welfare at work of employees
- Must report injuries and dangerous occurrences
What is a hazard?
A hazard refers to anything that has the potential to cause harm
What is a risk?
The likelihood/chance of something happening
Who polices the H&S at Work Act?
The Health and Safety Executive
What is legionnaires disease?
Bacterial pneumonia spread through water droplets
What is the general duty on employers under the H&S at work Act?
To ensure, as far as reasonably practical, the health safety and welfare of employees and other affected persons is not at risk.
What is a risk assessment?
- Systematic process of evaluating potential risks that may be involved in carry out an activity
What are the 5 steps when approaching a risk assessment?
1- Identify hazard 2- Identify people at risk 3- Evaluate the risk and decide on control measures 4- Record findings and implement 5- Review and update
What is the hierarchy of risk control?
1- Elimination 2- Substitution 3- Engineering controls 4- Administrative controls 5- PPE
What are your risk assessments at NHBC for carrying out site inspections?
- Put on PPE before entering site
- Sign in and ensure site induction has been undertaken
- Make presence known to Site manager
- Follow site requirements
Walthamstow - if the site manager had ignored your advice and the same issue was apparent on your next visit how would you deal with this?
I would inform my manager who would speak to the builders director. If issue continued I would report to the HSE.
When do CDM regulations apply?
CDM applies to all sites. It is notifiable if the project last longer than 30 working days & more than 20 workers working at the same time. Or, if the construction work has more than 500 person days.
Who is responsible to notify the HSE about a project that falls with CDM Regs 2015?
The client should submit an F10 form to the HSE. The HSE should be notified as soon as possible. The form should include location key dates and contact for team members involved.
What are the penalties under the H&S Act 1974?
- Unlimited Fine
- Director disqualified for up to 15 years
- Up to 2 years imprisonment (more for manslaughter)
What is a toolbox talk?
Formal briefing gives to trades regularly to inform them of changing H&S as site progesses
What are the two types of Asbestos survey?
- Management survey
- Refurbishment Survey
When were the control of asbestos regulations last updated?
2012
Under the Asbestos Regulations who is the duty holder?
Person Responsible for maintaining the property
In your current role how does CDM apply to you?
I am responsible to make the principal contractor and client aware of any H&S issues I find on site to ensure the site remains safe
What are the 3 types of asbestos?
Brown, white and blue
What buildings would you look for when identifying asbestos
Buildings constructed before 2000.
When was asbestos banned?
Blue and brown banned in 1985, white banned in 1999.
When was asbestos most used?
Late 1800’s - 1999. Key uses in 1960’s - 1970’s
What materials would be likely to have asbestos in?
Pipe insulation, loose fibre insulation, roof felt, cement water tanks, ceiling tiles
What should a health and safety file include?
- brief description of work carried out
- residual hazards ie asbestos
- key structural principles and safe working loads of loads for floors etc
- any hazards associated with materials used
- location of significant services
What is in the health and safety file?
File issued after completion containing information needed for future construction works including maintenance and identifies any H&S hazards. CDM co-
What would you find in the Construction Phase Plan?
Project Description, management of the works (site induction, training, welfare, site rules), arrangements for controlling significant site risks, health and safety file proposals
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995. Requires responsible person to notify HSE of above
What is the purpose of the health and safety act?
outlines the legal duties that employers have to protect the health, safety and welfare at work of all of their employees as far as reasonably practical
What is the benefit of a CSCS card?
Construction Skills Certification Scheme. Can help reduce poor practice on site, ensure competent staff on site, staff trained to notice H&S risk
What legislation relates to dust monitoring?
COSHH 2002
Environmental Protection Act 1990
What steps can you take regarding limiting dust on site?
- Risk Assessment
- Vacuums on tools to limit dust
- Watering down to limit dust
- Masks/PPE
- Outside space
What are the 6 pack health and safety regulations?
Display screen equipment Workplace health and safety Manual Handling Operations Regulations PPE Provision and use of work equipment The management of health and safety at work
In terms of health and safety what must RICS firms provide for their employees?
1 - safe working environment
2 - safe systems of work
3 - competent staff
4 - safe working equipment
What is a competent person?
Someone who has sufficient knowledge, experience and ability to carry out a specific task
