Health & Safety

Question 1

Can you list some of the Health and Safety regulations relating to construction?

Answer 1

CDM 2015
HASAWA
COSHH
RIDDOR
Working at height regs

Question 2

Can you describe your understanding of the Health & Safety at Work Act?

Answer 2

Details the duties owed from the employer to their employees and the public and responsibilities of employees to ensure they comply with their H&S obligations at work.

Question 3

Who are the duty holders under the CDM regs?

Answer 3

Client
Principle Designer
Principle Contractor
Designers
Contractors
Workers

Question 4

Does the RICS provide any guidance around health and safety?

Answer 4

Surveying safely guidance note - provides guidance on;

• Visiting premises
• Fire safety
• Occupational H&S
• Assessing hazards and risks
• RICS members place of work
• Responsibilities for RICS members and firms

Question 5

What is the HSE?

Answer 5

Health and Safety Executive - independent watchdog for work related h&s. Ensure that risks are managed properly within the workplace.

Question 6

How is the HSE notified of site works?

Answer 6

Client submits and F10 notification to the HSE to inform them of a relevant project.

This is require if the works are over 30 working days and have over 20 operatives on site or if the person days total over 500 days.