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Health & Safety (L2) Flashcards

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Post the Grenville Tower disaster, what have the government done to combat building safety?

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Gove re-cladding pledge March 2023 = threatened with nationwide ban if they fail to sign pledge to replace flammable materials on buildings over 11 metres.

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What is an External Wall System (EWS) and what is the purpose an EWS1 form

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Cladding

Used to value tall resi buildings enables a qualified professional; to confirm that an EWS on residential buildings has been assessed for safety.

These are valid for five years. An interactive decision tree is available on the RICS website to determine when an EWS1 is required

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Are you aware of the RICS Health and Safety guidance note?
What does it set out?

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Surveying Safely 2018.
Basic good practice principals for management of health & safety for RICS regulated firms e.g. workplace H&S and for visiting sites.

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What four things does Surveying Safely say RICS regulated firms need to ensure they provide?

What is meant by a ‘Safe Person’?

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RICS regulated firms:
1. Safe working environment
2. Safe working equipment
3. Safe systems of work
4. Competent staff

Concept of a ‘Safe Person’ = individuals should assume their own behavioural responsibility for their own, their colleagues and the publics H&S whilst at work.

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What does surveying safely state about site visits?

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Tell someone where you are going and when you leave the building site.
Ensure you have appropriate PPE.
Sign in and sign out and receive a site induction.
Consider whether it is safe to inspect alone.

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Why was Surveying Safely created?

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Health & Safety at work Act 1974

Duty of the employer to reasonably ensure the health and safety at work of all employees.

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Difference between a hazard and a risk?

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Hazard = something that could cause harm

Risk = Likelihood of a hazard occurring

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What is the 5-step approach for an H&S risk assessment?

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Identify = HAZARD
Who is at risk
Assess the likelihood and severity of any accidents.
Record the findings on a suitable form
Review the risk assessment regularly

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When are companies required to have a written H&S risk assessment document?

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When they have more than 5 employees.

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What should a companies health and safety document contain?

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Policy setting out organisations commitment to H&S
Details of the organisations H&S structure
A risk assessment
Details of the implementation of the H&S policy

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How would you check your PPE is in date?

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Following the PPE at work regulations 2022. Undertake regular audits on site and check stamp dates on packaging.

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What do Countryside do to mitigate fire risk on their new builds?

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Compliance with legislation

Regular auditing and QA process from fire consultant to ensure compliance.

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What are the main fire safety regulations post Grenfell?

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Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety Regulations 2022.

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What did Hackitt find?

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“the current system of building regulations and fire safety is not fit for purpose and that a culture change is required to support the delivery of buildings that are safe, both now and in the future”

recommended the appointment of duty holders

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What is the Countryside’s H&S policy?

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My firm’s H&S policy requires me to:

  1. Raise concerns/issues on site/office
  2. Undertake training/learning when required
  3. Report incidents, raise this with my line manager and record it in the Incident Report Database

For all incidents I call a number, and they ask relevant questions.

Photos are to be taken immediately

SHE has 24 hours to commence investigation

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Who is responsible for H&S at Countryside?

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Overall responsibility sits with Sally Drew - Group SHE Executive

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What is asbestos? How many types of asbestos are there? How does asbestos cause lung damage? When was asbestos banned?

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Asbestos is an insulating material which can cause serious health problems and fatal diseases if left undamaged and undisturbed it posses to risk. However, when disturbed it can cause illness.

 Brown and Blue (1985 banned)
 White (1999)

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What legislation are you aware of in relation to asbestos?

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Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 obligations to the duty holder and the employer.

Non-licensed work with asbestos needs to be notified to HSE. Brief written records should be kept for notifiable non-licenced works.

RICS Professional Standard Asbestos – contains an comprehensive overview of law and industry guidance and sets out best practice.

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Who is the duty holder within the Control of Asbestos Regulations?

What should the duty holder do if they find it?

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To the Duty Holder – the owner of the premises if vacant or a tenant if holding a repairing lease.

Duty holder must assess whether the premises contain asbestos and if so where it is and what condition it is in – if in doubt materials must be assumed to contain asbestos

Assess the risk and produce and asbestos management plan – is encapsulating / removal needed

Produce an asbestos register

Make the register available to all relevant parties who might disturb it

Review the register regularly (HSE recommends 6 monthly)

o Defence – Person took all reasonable precautions and exercises all due diligence.

o Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2009 enables fines of maximum £20,000 and possibility of 12 months in prison.

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What is CDM? Role of the client for this?

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Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations 2015. H&S During design and management of all commercial, residential building works.

The Aim is to improve the management and co-ordination of H&S at all stages.

The main duty holders are the client, the principal designer and the principal contractor

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What is the HSWA 1974?

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Primary UK legislation governing health and safety.

Sets out duties of employees, directors, self-employed, person in control of a premises, suppliers. They must safeguard the H&S of public employees who may be affected by their works. Enforced by the HSE

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How does the HSWA protect individuals?

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Duty to every employer to ensure as reasonably practicable the health and safety and welfare of employees at work

Policed by Health and Safety Executive

Must report injuries and dangerous occurrences (1995 regulations)

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Give an example of a hazard?

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Contractors working at height, with hot works, in excavations etc. Fire risk, lifts, legionella, and asbestos

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What would you consider if you visited a site to conduct a review of the site constraints?

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I would consider my personal safety ensuring I followed my firm’s H&S procedures for site inspection.

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What is Public Liability Insurance?

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Covers firms against damages brought against them if a member of the public is damaged/injured.

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What is a RIDDOR?

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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995

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What is the considerate constructor’s scheme?

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The Considerate Constructors Scheme is an independently run organisation supporting and guiding positive change in the construction industry.

Raising Industry Standards, Building Public Trust.

Reducing their negative impact on the community and the environment around them. Providing positive contributions to the community and the environment. Improving workforce conditions.

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How many hat colours are there on site and what are they for?

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4 main colours.

Black supervisors
White - site managers and competent operatives
Orange - Slingers
Blue - all others including visitors

29
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When was the latest CDM Regulations? What are the key principles of CDM and trigger points?

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Improve H&S in the industry when the construction lasts longer than 30 days.

30
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What is the role of the Principal Designer?

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Must plan monitor and coordinate Health and Safety in the pre-construction phase

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What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive?

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Protecting people and places – is national regulator for workplace Health and Safety

32
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How does H&S vary on site and in the office?

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Different hazards and risks

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What are the procedures imposed by law? What are the principles of the HSWA 1974?

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Adequately maintain equipment and other systems, provide training and information on how to carry out work safely, provide a safe place to work and work environment, develop a health and safety policy, undertake risk assessments. Outlining duties of employers and employees.

34
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How does H&S influence design?

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Building Safety Act, Approved Document B
CDM Regulations

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What formal H&S qualifications do you have? Do you have a specific role within your organisation?

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I am a qualified first aider and hold a CSCS card for site operatives.

In my role I am to ensure the following:

  1. Provide / monitor / maintain a safe working environment
  2. Ensure safe system of work
  3. Ensure you have competent staff
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You mentioned you review groundworker RAMS what were the key risks?

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o Identify hazard
o Decide who might be harmed and how
o Evaluate risks and decide on precautions
o Record findings and implement them
o Review assessment and update when necessary

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Is it a criminal offence to breach the H&S at Work Act 1974?

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If you do not comply with a regulation relevant to your work, you’ll normally be committing a criminal offence and could:

get verbal or written advice
get an improvement or prohibition notice (PDF)
be prosecuted

If HSE have to help you put things right, you’ll need to pay for their time. This is called a ‘fee for intervention’ (FFI).

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What is the Beaufort scale?

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The Beaufort scale, officially known as the Beaufort wind force scale, is a descriptive table. It depicts the force of wind by a series of numbers, typically from 0 to 12.

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How do I ensure I comply with the legislation?

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  • Read my firm’s H&S policy and ensure
  • Consult my co-workers
  • Ensure any incidents I witness are reported
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When does a firm need a written H&S document? What must it contain?

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When it has 5 or more employees.

  1. Policy setting out organisation’s commitment to H&S
  2. Details of organisations H&S structure
  3. A Risk assessment setting out the key risks.
  4. Details of planning, implementation of the H&S policy and control measures.
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Tell me something you understand from reading Surveying Safely.
When was Surveying Safely last updated?

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The RICS Professional Standard on Surveying Safely was last updated in Feb 2019.

The safe person concept - ach individual assumes individual
behavioural responsibility for their own, their colleagues’ and others’ health and safety while
at work

42
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Who is a contractor?

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the term ‘contractor’ is used to include any person or organisation that is not a direct employee but is contracted to work on premises under the
RICS-regulated firm’s or RICS member’s control or to carry out work on the RICS-regulated firm’s or RICS member’s behalf.

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What is occupational health?

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Occupational health regulations deal with both the prevention and treatment in the event of health issues caused by work.

Noise, Sun, vibration etc.

44
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What are the BSI competence requirements (PAS) that relate to the
CDM roles?

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These PAS outline the expected skills, knowledge, experience, and behaviours and ethics, additional competences for higher-risk buildings (HRBs) and limits of competence for principal designers and principal contractors.

Competent principal contractor will manage and coordinate

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Tell me about your understanding of fire safety? What is the key fire safety legislation?

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I am aware of the Fire Safety Act that came into effect in Jan 2023 following the Hackitt review and amends the Fire Risk Management Regulatory Reform Order 2005.

Requirement for a regularly updated FRA (flats and houses in multiple occupation inc common parts). - responsible person to carry out this assessment.

Allows the Fire Service to take enforcement action with additional mandatory requirements for blocks over 11m and 18m.

Ensure evac plans and personal evac plans are place and residents are provided with suitable fire safety instructions.

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How does the FSA 2021 vary from the Fire Safety Order

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Superseded. FSO based on risk assessment and fire prevention applying to non domestic property.

A responsible person is the employer, or occupier who controls the property. Matter covered in Part B of the Building Regulations.

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What is COSHH? What changes have recently been made to COSHH?

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Control of Hazardous Substances to Health.

This OC provides general guidance on the COSHH Regulations 2002, as amended which came into force 17 January 2005 with respect to restrictions relating to cement and a revision of the disapplication of COSHH to merchant ships, and on 6 April 2005 for the other amendments.

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What changes were brought in by the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022?

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Extends the employers’ duty to ensure provision of appropriate PPE for employees and contractors, include even those in casual employment.
This could include cleaners, security, and construction workers.

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What is first aid and what did you learn on your course?

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First and immediate assistance given to any person with either a minor or serious illness or injury,

> Immediately get someone to call the ambulance
Assess surroundings
30 chest compressions to two breathes.

50
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What is the six pack of health and safety regulations?

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  1. Management of H&S at work
  2. Display Screen Equipment
  3. Manual Handling Procedure
  4. PPE at Work
  5. Provision and Use of Work Equipment
  6. Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare
51
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What is a traffic management plan and when is it required? Who is responsible for updating it?

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Planning for traffic management must begin prior to the start of the construction phase;

A traffic management plan indicates how traffic, parking, and pedestrian operations will be managed on the day- of-event.

Principle Contractor

52
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What is a construction phase plan and when it is it required

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Construction Phase Plans to include:
start and finish dates, service connections/disconnections, build stages. Where the services and isolation points are, access restrictions, asbestos presence etc.

Site rules, H&S information key decision makers, main dangers (falls from height, collapse of excavations, collapse of structures, exposure to dusts, exposure to asbestos, risks to members of public)

Construction phase plans must be completed before work starts on site. Work can’t legally begin without one in place. A construction phase plan should be treated as a live document and updated as work progresses. If designs, plans or project arrangements change, the plan should be added to as necessary.

Principle Contractor

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What is an F10?

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HSE to be notified (f10) if a project last longer than 30 construction days with 20 or more workers working simultaneously on site, more than 500 ‘person’ days of construction works or involves demolition.

ADDRESS, LPA, PROJECT DESCRIPTION (INC SOS DATE) and CONTRACT DETAILS FOR PRINCIPLE DESIGNER, CONTRACTOR AND CLIENT to be provided

54
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What component would you find in a construction phase plan?

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o Description
o Management of works (inductions, comms, emergency procedures)
o Arrangement for controlling significant site risks

55
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When are visitors most likely to have an accident?

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Visitors to premises are likely to be put at more risk by hazards than employees, as they are likely to be unfamiliar with the workplace. How an employer keeps visitors safe from harm will depend on the particular hazards in the employer’s workplace and on any particular needs or characteristics of the visitor.

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What are the Management of Health and Safety at Work regulation 1999?

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Amended H&S at work act which includes an employer must undertake record and regulary review a risk assessment

57
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What kinds of incidents cause the most deaths?

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Falls from heights are the leading cause of construction worker fatalities. Whether from scaffolding, ladders, roofs, or elevated equipment, these accidents often result in severe injuries or death

58
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What is my firms H&S Policy?

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  • I should undertake mandatory CPD when necessary
  • I should identify risks on site/office
  • I should report near misses / incidents to the Group H&S Department (SHE)
  • Any accidents / near misses should be reported immediately and I am required to take a photo of the scene and call the relevant number
59
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What is the Constriction Skills Certificate Scheme?

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provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on site

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What did you learn on your 3-day first aid course?

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  • Any serious situation first call the ambulance
  • Before taking action look out for what causes the incident (i.e electrocution, hazardous materials)
  • Undertake CPR is they are not breathing & no pulse. 2 pushes per second.
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