Health & Safety Flashcards
What is asbestos?
It is a naturally occurring fibrous mineral found in rocks and soil. It’s fibrous strength and heat resistant is why it was so widely used in building materials.
It has been banned in the UK since 1999.
What are the different types of asbestos survey?
- Management Survey - manage asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) during the normal occupation of the premises
- Refurbishment/demolition survey - where the premises, or part of it, needs refurbished or demolished
What are the 3 most common types of asbestos?
- Crocidolite (blue one and the most dangerous, straight)
- Amosite (brown one, second deadliest)
- Chrysotile (White, most common, long curly)
What are the key principles under CDM 2015 regulations?
- Construction (Design & Management) Regs 2015
- Ensure client, designers, contractors and others consider the H&S of those constructing, maintaining and demolishing works.
- Places statutory duties on clients, PD, designers and contractors to plan, manage and coordinate H&S throughout the project.
- Improve safety on site through design, planning and management.
What is your role under the CDM regs?
We are classed as designers.
What is the client’s responsibility under CDM?
Make suitable arrangements for managing the project, including the allocation of sufficient time and other resources.
Issue the F10
How do you account for H&S in cost plans?
Crash decks, scaffold inspections, testing & inspections, prelims (walkways, signage)
What is the Building Safety Act 2022?
Introduced to reform building safety legislation in response to Grenfell.
- Enhanced safety measures: new regime for higher’risk buildings (at least 18m high or at least 7 storeys and 2 or more residential units)
- New regulatory bodies: Building Safety Regulator (high-rise), National Regulator of Construction Products & New Homes Ombudsman
- Competence & Accountability: Improve competence of those responsible for overseeing, managing and delivering works to high-risk buildings
