Health & Safety Flashcards
Give me an example of 3 regulations, that fall under H&S At Work Act, that would commonly be used in the construction industry?
CDM regulations 2015
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
What are some of the key surveys that you would carry out prior to commencing a refurbishment project?
The main survey would be a refurbishment and demolition survey, any building built before 2000 should be assumed to contain asbestos Ecology surveys - depending on the site and the time of year there could be nesting birds or bats present
What safety considerations would be in place if other parts of the building / neighbouring properties were still live during construction?
Ensuring that the site was hoarded and secure to prevent trespassing, would need to take into consideration the levels of noise and dust, etc, Deliveries for plant and materials etc would need to be sequenced in a way to minimise disruption
What documentation does the RICS produce to help with your personal safety when carrying out your work?
RICS surveying safely 1st and 2nd edition
Explain the five steps you go through when conducting a risk assessment?
Identify Hazards Decide who may be harmed and how Assess risks and take action Record findings Review risk assessment
How is risk defined by the Health & Safety at Work Act?
Risk is the likelihood that a hazard will actually cause its adverse effects, together with a measure of the effect
Explain the different types of asbestos survey?
Two types: Refurbishment and Demolition Survey Management Survey
When were the three different types of asbestos banned in the UK?
Brown - 1985 Blue - 1985 White - 1999
What is the aim of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015?
to improve H&S in the industry by helping others to: Plan the work so risks are managed from start to finish right people for the job at the right time cooperate and coordinate your work with others information about risks and management communicate info consult and engage with workers
What responsibilities does the client have under the CDM Regulations?
suitable arrangements appointing contractors and designers and making sure they are competent allow sufficient time and resources making sure PD and PC carry out duties make sure welfare facilities are provided provide pre-construction info to designers and contractors make sure PC prepares a construction phase plan ensure PD prepares H&S File
Do you have a role under the CDM regs?
QS are designers because we can influence design - BoQs or VE
What are the main roles under the CDM regs?
Client, Principle Designer and Principal Contractor
When you visit a construction site how do you ensure your own personal H&S?
Always comply with RICS Surveying Safely - know what’s in it In your office, construction sites, site visits, lone working procedures, etc
What happened at Grenfell tower and why?
Introduction and Cause of Fire The source of the fire is thought to be a freezer, and the unexpected speed of the fire’s spread is believed to be due to the recently installed aluminium composite material rainscreen cladding with a highly flammable polyethylene core, and PIR Insulation plates. They show the zinc cladding originally proposed was replaced with an aluminium type, which was less fire resistant, saving nearly £300,000. Fire safety experts have speculated that the cladding could have created a chimney-effect in the void between itself and the original façade, which may have contributed to the speed at which the fire spread. Testing and Regulations Both the cladding and insulation on the outside of the building failed all preliminary tests by the police. The insulation samples burned more quickly than the cladding tiles. Controversy surfaced over the absence of a sprinkler system. Part B of the building regulations requires the installation of sprinklers in new residential blocks of more than 30m in height, but it does not require that they are retrofitted in existing blocks. - Planning, managing and monitoring the pre-construction phase. - Ensuring risks are eliminated or controlled through design work. - Passing information on to the principal contractor. - Ensuring designers comply with their duties. - Preparing the health and safety file.
The RICS Surveying Safely was updated recently. What important areas caused the 2011 version to become in need of updating?
To come in line with CDM Regs 2015. The RICS guidance note Surveying Safely, 1st edition is in the process of being updated, and it has also been selected to be one of the first new professional statements, a number of which will be published over the next few months. This new status means that members will have to adhere to, rather than simply be guided by, the information given in the document. All members will be expected to deliver their professional services to a standard of health and safety at least to the level set out in the professional statement.
