Health & Safety L1-2 Flashcards
WHAT ARE THE CDM REGULATIONS 2015?
Construction Design and Management Regulations ensure H&S issues are considered during a projects development so the risk of harm to those that build, maintain and use the structure is reduced.
WHAT DO THE CDM REGULATIONS 2015 APPLY TO?
Apply to all building and construction work.
Domestic clients would usually pass the responsibility to duty holders, i.e. Contractor.
Whereas commercial clients must make arrangements for management of the Health & Safety in a proportionate way. This is outlined within the CDM Regs with duties for each party, including Principal Designer, Principal Contractor and Client.
WHAT ARE THE KEY IMPLICATIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION, DESIGN & MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS 2015?
More focus on clients to put in place arrangements to ensure health and safety.
Clients can no longer assign their legal responsibilities to their agents.
There must be a declaration for how long Contractors will be given to plan and prepare for construction works.
Clients are deemed to assume the role of Principal Contractor for any period where other appointments aren’t made.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A PRINCIPAL DESIGNER UNDER THE BSA 2023?
- Plan, manage, monitor and co-ordinate H&S (Pre-Construction)
- Identify, eliminate or control foreseeable risks
- Ensure the Client and designers are aware of their duties and advise the Client on bringing together Pre-Construction information
- Provide relevant information to other duty holders
- Liaise with Principal Contractor in planning, monitoring and co-ordination of the construction phase
WHAT IS AN F10?
F10 notifies the HSE of the project, it should contain:
- Address of the construction site
- Brief description of the project and construction works entailed
- Name of Local Authority where it is situated
- Contact details for the Client and Principal Contractor
- Indicate length of time provided by the client for the PC to plan and prepare for construction work
- Provide a planned date of commencement and completion
- Number of people at work at any one time on site
WHY WAS THE BSA INTRODUCED?
To protect high-rise residents from unsafe building practices in England, in response to the Judith Hackett report, stemming from the Grenfell disaster.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF THE PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR UNDER THE BSA 2023?
- Plan, manage, monitor and co-ordinate construction phase in line with Building Regulations
- Take responsibility for their site, including ensuring the proper insurances are in place
- Work with designers and other Contractors to ensure compliance with Building Regulations
- Monitor and record building works, liaising with the Principal Designer to agree any changes
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CLIENT UNDER THE BSA 2023?
DOMESTIC:
- Not generally required to carry out their duties as they are passed to other duty holders, i.e. Contractor.
COMMERCIAL:
Must make arrangements to ensure H&S risks are managed, including:
- Appoint competent duty holders
- Allow sufficient time and resources
- Prepare and provide relevant information for duty holders
- Ensure the Principal Designer and Contractor carry out their duties
- Provide welfare facilities
WHAT ITEMS WOULD YOU EXPECT TO FIND IN THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION?
- Project description
- Client considerations and management of hoarding, welfare, traffic restrictions and permits to work
- Previous building information and existing risks i.e. site restrictions, Fire Strategy, asbestos surveys, ground conditions, existing services, contamination, unsafe structures
- Significant design and construction hazards such as design risk assessments, legal matters, suggested method statements, arrangement for co-ordination post contract design work and changes
- Health and Safety File requirements
WHAT WOULD YOU FIND IN THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE PLAN?
- Project description
- Processes for management of the works including site inductions, training, communication, welfare facilities, design co-ordination, site rules and emergency procedures
- Arrangements for controlling site risks, i.e. handling deliveries, WAH, deep excavation, hot works, preventing falls, site segregation, plant & equipment maintenance, asbestos removal, reducing noise, HAVS and manual handling
WHAT ARE THE KEY IMPLICATIONS OF THE CDM REGULATIONS 2015?
- More focus on clients to ensure H&S arrangements are in place
- Clients can no longer assign their responsibilities to agents
- Must be a declaration of how long Contractors are given to plan and prepare for construction work
- Clients take the role of Principal Contractor for any period during which other appointments aren’t made
WHEN IS AN F10 NOTIFIABLE?
If the construction work is expected to:
- Last longer than 30 working days AND have more than 20 people working at the same time at any point
- Exceed 500 person days
WHAT WOULD YOU FIND IN A H&S FILE?
Information useful for the planning of future works or maintenance, such as:
- Brief description of the works
- Any residual hazards which remain and how they have been profiled or removed, i.e. asbestos, contaminated land, water bearing strata, buried services, lead paint, pesticides. Care to be taken when handling all.
- Key structural principles i.e. bracing
- Nature and location of significant services, including underground cables, gas supply and fire-fighting equipment.
WHAT DOES RIDDOR STAND FOR?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013.
WHAT DOES RIDDOR REQUIRE?
The ‘Responsible Person’ notifies the HSE of a death, reportable injury, disease or dangerous occurrence (online or by phone for death and serious injuries).
The ‘Responsible Person’ is the employer, or for self-employed, the Contractor or Principal Contractor.
