Health & Safety Flashcards
What is the Safe Person Principle?
An individual who assumes individual behavioural responsibility for their own, their colleagues’ and others’ health & safety while at work.
What is the Lone Surveying Procedure?
a set of safety guidelines that must be followed when working alone in a remote or potentially hazardous location.
Key elements: Risk assessment, Check-in system, Emergency procedures, Personal safety equipment, worksite awareness
What should you do before visiting site?
Visiting Site – Notify, tell Colleagues, Pre-risk assessments, PPE, Lone Working
What is the Hierarchy of risk control?
- Elimination: remove substance causing risk
- Substitution: replace material or change work process
- Engineering controls: use of equipment
- Administrative controls: identification of procedures to reduce risk
- PPE: if the above is done and risk is still present, then ensure the worker has necessary PPE
What is included in a Risk Assessment?
- Identify the hazards present
- Identify the people at risk
- Evaluate risk, considering the likelihood and severity of any accidents. Existing precautions in place should be identified and evaluated
- Record the findings on a suitable form
- Review the risk assessment regularly
- Advise all those affected of the outcome of the risk assessment and methods of work and precautions to minimize or eliminate risk
What is included in the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974?
- Duty to every employer to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees.
- Policed by the Health and Safety Executive, who can impose fines and imprisonment for breaches.
- Sites are to keep a detailed H&S document on site, usually in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
- Risk Assessment Method Statement (RAMS) – Details tasks and processes to be upheld to maintain H&S. This includes all hazards and associated risk (risk assessment) and control measures.
What are the key points of the Fire Risk Management Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RFSFO) requires responsible people to manage fire risks in buildings. The order covers fire risk assessments, evacuation plans, fire alarms, and more.
Responsible person definition – One who controls the property.
Fire Safety Act 2021, residential focus, EWS1 form (External Wall System) following Grenfell.
What are the types of Asbestos
- Chrysotile (White) Banned in 1999
- Crocidolite (Blue) Banned in 1985
- Amosite (Brown) Banned in 1985
What are the types of Asbestos surveys?
- Management Survey: Locate, assess and advise on its management during
- Refurbishment/demolition Survey: Where a premises needs upgrading or refurbishment, samples on suspected materials are taken, recommendations are made regarding those materials management.
What is the difference between a risk and a hazard?
a “hazard” is a potential source of harm or danger, like a steep slope or a deep trench, while a “risk” is the likelihood of that hazard causing actual harm
what is the H&S six pack?
- Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR)
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations 1992
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
- Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992 (Updated 2022)
What are the key points of Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR)
- Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (MHSWR)
- Risk assessments required for all work activities
- Employers must provide training & emergency procedures
What are the key points of Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
- Avoid hazardous manual handling where possible. assess risks of lifting, carrying, pushing & pulling loads
- Provide training & mechanical aids
What are the key points of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations 1992
- Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations 1992
- Employers must assess workstations for safety
- Regular breaks & adjustments to reduce strain
- Covers computer screens, chairs & desk ergonomics
What are the key points of Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
- Work equipment must be safe, suitable & maintained
- Employees must be trained to use equipment safely
- Applies to all machinery, tools & workplace equipment
What are the key points of Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992
- Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992
- Covers ventilation, lighting, cleanliness & facilities
- Ensures safe walkways, rest areas & toilets
- Applies to all workplaces
What are the key points of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992 (Updated 2022)
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at Work Regulations 1992 (Updated 2022)
- Employers must provide PPE for free (gloves, goggles, helmets, etc.)
- PPE must be maintained & used correctly
- Applies to employees & “limb (b) workers” (self-employed contractors)
What is a fire risk assessment?
It is a risk based assessment but with emphasis on fire prevention
What are the regulations around fire safety? and what do they do?
- Fire Risk Management Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Risk assessment with focus on fire prevention. applies to non-domestic properties. the responsible person is the employer or occupier who controls the building. - The Fire Safety Act 2021, and the Fire Safety Regulations 2022
- regularly updated fire risk assessments, Responsible person in charge of assessing, managing and reducing fire risks.
- ensure evacuation plans are regularly updated.
What is the new Fire Safety Act 2021?
The main focus of the act is the amendment of the Fire Safety Order to clarify that is will apply to the structure and external walls as well as anything attached to the external walls such as doors, windows and cladding. It also defines who the responsible persons are.
What is occupiers liability?
Occupiers’ Liability
Definition: Legal responsibility of property occupiers to ensure the safety of people on their premises (visitors, employees, sometimes even trespassers).
Governing Acts: Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 (lawful visitors), Occupiers’ Liability Act 1984 (trespassers).
RICS Guidance: Occupiers should take reasonable steps for safety:
- Identify and assess hazards.
- Reduce or eliminate hazards.
- Warn of remaining dangers.
- Maintain premises safely.
Key Considerations: Specific steps depend on the circumstances (property type, likelihood of accidents, resources). Complex area of law – seek professional advice when unsure.
