Health & Safety

Question 1

What does CSCS stand for?

Answer 1

Construction Skills Certification Scheme

Question 2

What colour CSCS card would you need?

Answer 2

Silver - Professionally Qualified

Question 3

What are the CDM regulations and why are they important?

Answer 3

CDM aims to improve h&s by sensibly planning the works so that the risks involved are managed throughout the process and have the right people involved at each point in time.

Question 4

What are the changes to CDM 2015?

Answer 4

There used to be an approved code of practice however now it has more structured guidance.

Question 5

What is your role under CDM and how do you fulfil this?

Answer 5

Designer:
- Providing information to assist the other parties in the team fulfil their duties. Helping to ensure the design is safe, fit-for-purpose and can be constructed and maintained safely.

Question 6

What is outlined in T&T’s H&S policy?

Answer 6

• Display Screen Equipment
• Lone working
• H&S in the office/home
• Fire risk assessment

Question 7

What are the employees responsibilities under the H&SAWA?

Answer 7

• Ensure personal safety at work and act responsibly
• Do not put others at risk

Question 8

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

Answer 8

CDM regulations 2015
HASAWA
COSHH
RIDDOR
Working at height regs

Question 9

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

Answer 9

National legislation that 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 10

Who are the duty holders under the CDM regs?

Answer 10

1. Client
2. Principle Designer
3. Principle Contractor
4. Designers
5. Contractors
6. Workers

Question 11

Does the RICS provide any guidance around health and safety?

Answer 11

Surveying safely guidance note - provides guidance on;

1. Visiting premises
2. Fire safety
3. Occupational H&S
4. Assessing hazards and risks
5. RICS members place of work
6. Responsibilities for RICS members and firms

Question 12

What is the HSE?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

How is the HSE notified of site works?

Answer 13

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

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