Health & Safety - Level 2 Flashcards
Tell me, what’s the significance of having formal health and safety qualifications such as SMSTS courses that you refer to?
SSSTS and SMSTS courses provide an understanding of legal responsibilities related to health and safety on construction sites. Delegates learn about relevant legislation and regulations governing construction activities.
Embankment Project, London
Tell me more about the health and safety site inductions you made. In what capacity?
The purpose of the induction is to make people aware of the Health and Safety requirements of the project by explaining the ISG team members and their roles, the facilities provided on site, site layout & security, site specifics (fire exits, assembly points etc.), traffic management, training & competency required, PPE required, housekeeping & site awareness, working at height, Method Statements & Risk Assessments, Permit Systems, ISG Procedures, Environmental, other information, and COVID-19.
Tell me more about your involvement in the health and safety audits.
I would walk the site with the ISG heath and safety manager while they were doing their audit. After they completed the audit they would issue the audit report and I would highlight any improvements that would be required on site.
Give me an example where you have contributed towards CDM regulations.
When walking site I ensure that everyone is wearing the required PPE.
When acting as an independent surveyor, what are you classified as under the current CDM regulations?
A Principal Contractor
What is the key document you are expected to contribute?
Drawing up a document or make arrangements for a document to be drawn up (referred to in the regulations as a construction phase plan) before construction work starts and keep it up to date as work progresses.
Give me an example where you have implemented the provisions outlined in the RICS Surveying Safely document.
When subcontracting I have:
* Thought about what the work will involve.
* checked that the contractor is competent by ensuring they are on the ISG supply chain database and reviewing previous projects.
* Provided any relevant information about the property to the contractor before work starts, such as the tender documents, fit out guide and the logistics plan.
