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Health & Safety Flashcards

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What are the key responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?

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  • The primary piece of legislation covering occupational H&S in UK of employees, visitors and contractors working on land or property. It is the umbrella Act for H&S regulations.
  • The HSE with Local Authorities are responsible for enforcing the Act. Failure to comply is a criminal offence which can result in imprisonment and unlimited fines.

Section 2: imposes a duty on employers to ensure the H&S of employees as far as it is reasonably practicable.

Section 3: imposes a duty to ensure people who are not employees are not exposed to H&S risks

Section 4: imposes a duty to ensure premises are safe from risks to health.

Section 7&8: imposes duty on employees to take reasonable care.

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Tell me about all of the important H&S legislation that you have regard to?

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The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 (as amended):
• Intended to safeguard the health of people using or coming into contact with substances that are hazardous to health.
• Substances are classified as being very toxic, toxic, harmful, corrosive or irritant.
• Under these regs, employers are required to evaluate the risk of all products used that may be harmful to the health of their employees and take appropriate measures to prevent or control exposure.

MANANGMENT
1) Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999
• These are of a wide-ranging general nature and overlap with many others

• They require the employer to carry out an assessment of the risks of the hazards to which his or her employees are exposed at work or to others arising from or in connection with this work

The ‘Six Pack’ Regulations- • Introduced 1993
• Numerous legislations exist under the umbrella of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.

WORK EQUIPMENT
2) Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998:
• These apply to workplaces
• All existing and new work equipment (including hired or bought 2nd hand) must comply with the regulations
• Every employer must ensure that all work equipment is so constructed or adapted as to be suitable for the purpose for which it is used or provided.
• They identify specific hazards that the employer must prevent or adequately control.

MANUAL HANDLING
3) Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended) (MHOR)
• These require the employer to try to avoid the need for employees to undertake any manual handling operations at work that involve a risk of their being injured.
• Where this is not reasonable practicable the risk must be assessed and suitable provisions made, including equipment, instruction and training for safe manual handling.

PPE
4) Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
• The employer has a duty to provide and maintain suitable personal protective equipment including adequate instruction and training on its correct use when risks to health and safety cannot be avoided by other means.
• Employees have a duty to make full and proper use of such equipment provided, and to report any loss or obvious defects.

WORKPLACE
6) Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
• These apply to all workplaces
• They set out the minimum requirements in respect of the provision and maintenance of the environmental and working conditions of employees. E.g. ventilation, temperature, cleanliness

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Construction Legislation?

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Working at Height Regulations 2005
• The regulations apply to all work where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury, even if that fall is at or below ground level.

CDM Regulations 2015: Aimed to make sure that any construction work is designed and carried out safely, can be used and maintained safely and finally offers good value for money.
• They set the law that applies to the whole construction process on all construction projects from RIBA stages 0-7.
• They outline the responsibilities of each duty holder in order to comply with the law to ensure projects are carried out in a healthy & safe manner

Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012: legislation relating to managing and working with asbestos.

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations RIDDOR 2013:
RIDDOR puts duties on employers, the self-employed and people in control of work premises (the Responsible Person) to report certain serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases and specified dangerous occurrences (near misses).

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when is a firm required to have a Health & Safety Policy Statement?

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•Firms that employ five or more people are obliged by the Act to draw up a health and safety policy statement, which should be kept up to date, with any significant revisions being notified to employees.

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What is C&Ws H&S policy?

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in accordance with Surveying Safely 2019 GN, C&W complies with the H&S management standards included within ISO 45001.

There is a recognised line management structure in place to manage and monitor H&S. They:

  • ensure the H&S of employees as far as reasonably practicable
  • provide regular training
  • make provisions for lone working
  • make provisions for medical conditions
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What are your responsibilities as an employee?

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  • To take reasonable care
  • co-operate with employers H&S policy / requirements
  • use equipment correctly
  • report near misses/incidents/accidents
  • Follow C&W pre-inspection checklist
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Can you name some of the differences between RICS Surveying Safely GN 2011 and 2019 editions?

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2019 introduced:

1) safe person concept - each individual assumes behavioural responsibility for their own, their colleagues and others H&S while at work.
2) dynamic risk assessment - final risk assessment before undertaking the work activity.
3) occupation health, wellbeing and mental health
4) references to the latest CDM and Asbestos Regs.

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How do you undertake a risk assessment?

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How do you identify risks?
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Risk assessments involve the management of hazards and risks.
Hazard = potential to cause harm
Risk = likelihood of the hazard occurring.

a. Identify the hazards present
b. Identify the people at risk from those hazards
c. Evaluate the risk in terms of likelihood and severity
d. Identify mitigation measures
e. Record the findings
f. Review the risk assessment regularly or when any changes are made

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What H&S considerations / actions do you make prior to inspecting a property?

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I follow C&Ws pre-inspection checklist which mirrors the requirements of the Surveying Safely 2019 GN including:

  • Travelling to and from site
  • Lone working
  • Condition of property
  • Occupation
  • Activity
  • Site rules and welfare
  • Roofs
  • High Structures
  • Dangerous substances
  • Diseases
  • Equipment
  • Environmental matters
  • Personal matters
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What is you understanding of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012?

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Enforceable under HSW Act 1974. Applies to all commercial premises and common parts of domestic premises.

The duty holder is the owner or the person or organisation that has responsibility for maintenance or repair. They have a duty establish presence and condition, assess risk, prepare and keep an up to date asbestos register. HSE recommends to update every 6-12months and after works have been undertaken within the building.

  • White (Chrysotile) e.g. asbestos cement products such as AIB, roof sheets,)
    The Asbestos Prohibition Regulations 1999
  • Brown (Amosite) e.g. ceiling tiles, high pressure cement pipes
    The Asbestos Prohibition Regulations 1985

-Blue (Crocidolite) e.g., lagging, sprayed coatings to steelwork
The Asbestos Prohibition Regulations 1985

LICENSABLE WORKS e.g. removing sprayed coatings. Must notify HSE 14 days before commencement of the works

NON-LICENSABLE WORKS e.g. installing smoke detectors to artex ceilings. All construction works must have health surveillance by a doctor.

NOTIFIABLE NON-LICENSABLE WORKS e.g. removal of asbestos cement products such as AIB or roof sheets etc. Notify HSE (no minimum notice period)

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You’ve read the asbestos register and it identifies that there is asbestos in the premises, what would you look out for when inspecting?

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I am aware that asbestos is found in certain materials and locations so I would bare these in mind when inspecting.

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What areas of a building commonly contain asbestos?

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Asbestos cement boards - roofs / walls / soffits / RWGs
Lagging for pipework
Asbestos insulation boards - walls / ceilings / in doors
floor tiles
Toilet seats and cisterns

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What do you do if you find asbestos in a building?

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If it is a poor state of repair and it could be releasing fibres:

  • make anyone who could be affected by that aware and remove them from potential harm,
  • make all duty holders aware.

If it is in good condition and it is not likely to release fibres:

  • make the duty holder aware of it and their duty to manage it.
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what is the difference between a management and R&D survey?

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Management survey =
• Relates to normal everyday activities, not construction works
• Identify asbestos within a property, record what it is, where it is and how much there is
• Record how accessible the asbestos is, its condition and surface treatment
• Record the type of asbestos, by sampling or presuming
• Update management survey annually

Refurbishment & Demolition survey
• A refurbishment / demolition asbestos survey
• Required where a property is being upgraded, refurbished or demolished
• Undertaken by specialist asbestos surveyor
• Ensures nobody will be harmed by work on Asbestos Containing Materials within the property, and any work required to ACMs will be undertaken by the correct contractor in the correct way.

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Assume you found asbestos during your R&D survey, what process would you follow?

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Notify the dutry holder and recommend that the appropriate works are carried out in accordance with the R&D Survey report by a suitably qualified contractor.

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If you were exposed to asbestos what would you do?

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  • Damp down clothes
  • Remove and dispose of closed to a hazardous waste site in bags clearly marked
  • if still concerned, visit a GP although I am aware asbestos related diseases take years to develop.
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What is your company’s lone working policy?

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  • Avoid lone working where possible
  • Check the location I am due to inspect and carry out risk assessment.
  • Check if site induction is required/available
  • Notify colleagues where and when I will return
  • Put the appointment in my calendar.
  • Take my mobile and call a colleague finishing inspection
  • never use lift in vacant premises
  • never put myself at risk
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18
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What is the RICS Fire Safety guide

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This guide offers basic advice about fire safety in the home, and has been written specifically with homeowners and residential tenants in mind.

19
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What have the RICS released on Covid?

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RICS have released guidance for contract administration instructions and also a recommendation sheets for undertaking inspections.

20
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What are the key responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?

A
  • The primary piece of legislation covering occupational H&S in UK of employees, visitors and contractors working on land or property. It is the umbrella Act for H&S regulations.
  • The HSE with Local Authorities are responsible for enforcing the Act. Failure to comply is a criminal offence which can result in imprisonment and unlimited fines.

Section 2: imposes a duty on employers to ensure the H&S of employees as far as it is reasonably practicable.

Section 3: imposes a duty to ensure people who are not employees are not exposed to H&S risks

Section 4: imposes a duty to ensure premises are safe from risks to health.

Section 7&8: imposes duty on employees to take reasonable care.

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What are your responsibilities as an employee under the health and safety at work act?

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  • Under section 7
  • To take reasonable care of yourself and others
  • co-operate with employers H&S policy / requirements
  • use equipment correctly
  • report near misses/incidents/accidents
  • Follow C&W pre-inspection checklist
22
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Can you name some of the differences between RICS Surveying Safely GN 2011 and 2019 editions?

A

2019 introduced:
1) safe person concept - each individual assumes behavioural responsibility for their own, their colleagues and others H&S while at work.

2) dynamic risk assessment - final risk assessment before undertaking the work activity.
3) occupation health, wellbeing and mental health
4) references to the latest CDM and Asbestos Regs.

23
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Corporate responsibilities towards H&S?

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RICS-regulated firms should have in place a management process designed to identify foreseeable risks and should put in place means to reduce these risks to acceptable levels such that the tasks, activities, objectives and goals

RICS-regulated firms are obliged to ensure the health, safety and welfare of people at work by providing, monitoring and maintaining:

  • a safe working environment
  • safe work equipment
  • safe systems of work and
  • competent staff
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Tell me about your firms H&S policy?

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There is a recognised line management structure in place to manage and monitor H&S. They:

  • Have a H&S team
  • ensure the H&S of employees as far as reasonably practicable
  • provide regular training
  • make provisions for lone working
  • make provisions for medical conditions
25
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what is the difference between a risk and a hazard

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A Hazard is the situation that could cause harm ie climbing a ladder
The Risk is the severity and likely hood of the hazard leading to harm.

26
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What H&S considerations / actions do you make prior to inspecting a property?

A

I follow C&Ws pre-inspection checklist which mirrors the requirements of the Surveying Safely 2019 GN including:

  • Travelling to and from site
  • Lone working
  • Condition of property
  • Occupation
  • Activity
  • Site rules and welfare
  • Roofs
  • High Structures
  • Dangerous substances
  • Diseases
  • Equipment
  • Environmental matters
  • Personal matters
27
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What do C&W have in place for Covid and inspections?

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  • We have to undertake a risk assessment prior to every site visit, this includes an assessment of risk from covid.
  • Following government guideline - masks, distance.
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What is the CDM Regs 2015

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The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (CDM 2015) are the main set of regulations for managing the health, safety and welfare of construction projects

29
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When does CDM apply

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All construction works other than DIY.

30
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CDM applies with Construction works defined as

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:

  • Construction, alteration, conversion, fitting out, renovation, repair, commissioning, upkeep, redecoration, demolition, or dismantling of a structure
  • Preparation for an intended structure, including site clearance, investigation, excavation
  • Assembly on site of pre fab elements
  • Installation, commissioning, decommissioning, maintenance or repair of M&E services
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Role of CDM?

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aims to improve health and safety in the industry by helping you to:

  • sensibly plan the work so the risks involved are managed from start to finish
  • have the right people for the right job at the right time
  • cooperate and coordinate your work with others
  • have the right information about the risks and how they are being managed
  • communicate this information effectively to those who need to know
  • consult and engage with workers about the risks and how they are being managed
32
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Who is the duty holder under CDM and what are their responsibilities?

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Client.
Principal Designer.
Principal Contractor.
Designers.
Contractors.
Workers

In construction, a duty holder is any person who is appointed to be responsible for a specific aspect of a building or project. Their responsibility is usually to maintain an overall standard and quality that is conducive to good health and safety and quality of work

33
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What are the clients duties under CDM 2015?

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Make sure:

  • other duty holders are appointed as appropriate
  • Issue the F10 notice to HSE if required
  • sufficient time and resources are allocated
  • relevant information is prepared and provided to other duty holders
  • the principal designer and principal contractor carry out their duties
  • welfare facilities are provided
34
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What are the Principal designers duties?

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Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project. This includes:

  • identifying, eliminating or controlling foreseeable risks
  • ensuring designers carry out their duties
  • Prepare and provide relevant information to other duty holders.
  • Liaise with the principal contractor to help in the planning, management, monitoring and coordination of the construction phase.
35
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What are the Principal Contractors duties?

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Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of a project. This includes:

  • liaising with the client and principal designer
  • preparing the construction phase plan PDF
  • organising cooperation between contractors and coordinating their work

Make sure:

  • suitable site inductions are provided
  • reasonable steps are taken to prevent unauthorised access
  • workers are consulted and engaged in securing their health and safety
  • welfare facilities are provided
36
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Who can assist the Employer. Client with CDM if asked.

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CDM Advisor.

Typically advises on all Duties outlined under CDM and Health & Safety best practice.

37
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What works are the CDM regs applicable to?

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All construction work . Excluding:

  • exploration for or extraction of mineral resources or
  • other activities preparatory thereto carried out at a place where such exploration or extraction is carried out.
38
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When are works notifiable?

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The HSE must be notified via an F10 form of any project exceeding:

  • 30 construction days with 20 or more workings; or
  • 500 person days.
39
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what are the contents of an F10 form and who should issue it?

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The employer must always sign it. It can be issued by PD on their behalf.

40
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When do you appoint a PD?

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On all projects involving more than one trade contractor on site at any one time. This applies to domestic projects too.

41
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What is included within the PCI?

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It is a document put together during the design period either by the client (when one contractor) or by the principal designer,

Contains all relevant H&S information available at the time to identify existing risks. It is relevant to the construction work and is of an appropriate level of detail and proportionate to the risks involved, including information about:

  • The project
  • Planning and management of the project
  • Health and safety hazards, incl. in design risk register.
  • Information from any existing health & safety file.

It allows all tendering contractors to adequately price for the works as they can assess resources they will need to allocate to perform their duties under the regulations.

42
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What is included in a design risk assessment?

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Any risks to health and safety that might be encountered during the works e.g. work at height; hazardous substances (COSHH); manual handling; noise; vibration and lead and how they can be might be managed.

43
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What is included within the CPP?

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  • Project Description.
  • Project Directory
  • Arrangements for Controlling Safety Risks.
  • Arrangements for Controlling Health Risks.
  • The Health and Safety File.
44
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What are the changes between CDM 2007 to CDM 2015?

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  • Simplification of the regulations to make them easier to understand
  • Replacement of role of CDM Coordinator with new role of ‘Principle Designer’
  • Main duty-holders reduced to 3 – Client, Principle Contractor, Principle Designer
  • All projects with more than 1 contractor on-site must have a Principle Designer and Principle Contractor, and a H&S file / Risk Assessment
  • Changes to the threshold of a notifiable project

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