Health & Safety (Level 2) Flashcards
What is the CSCS?
The construction skills certification scheme. The cards certify that the holder has the appropriate training, experience and qualifications for their work (in particular in relation to health and safety).
What is the CDM regulations 2015?
Construction design management regulations 2015 are intended to ensure health and safety issues are properly considered during a project’s development so that the risk of harm to those who have to build, use and maintain structures is reduced.
What were the changes in the 2015 regulations?
- Structural simplification of the regulation to make them easier to understand
- Replacement of the CDM Co-ordinator with a new role of ‘principal designer’
- Removing the exemption for domestic clients, but passing their CDM duties to the contractor.
What was the reason for removing the CDM coordinator?
The reason for the change is to give responsibility for CDM during the design phase to an individual that has the ability to influence the design. The role of principal designer is analogous to that of the principal contractor during the construction phase.
What was the reason for removing the CDM coordinator?
The reason for the change is to give responsibility for CDM during the design phase to an individual that has the ability to influence the design. The role of principal designer is analogous to that of the principal contractor during the construction phase.
Who are the other duty holders under the CDM regulations?
- Clients.
- Designers.
- Principal contractors.
- Contractors
- Workers.
What duty holder do you fall under in the CDM regulations?
Designer.
What is a designers duties under the CDM Regulations?
- Ensuring they have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience.
- Not commencing work unless they are satisfied that the client is aware of their duties under the regulations.
- Cooperating with others involved with the project or any project on an adjoining site.
- Reporting instances where they or others are working in a way that puts them or anyone else in danger.
What is the Health and safety at work act 1974?
The Primary piece of legislations covering occupational health and safety in the UK.
Lays down wide-ranging duties on employers. Employers must protect the ‘health, safety and welfare’ at work of all their employees, as well as others on their premises, including temps, casual workers, the self-employed, clients, visitors and the general public. However, these duties are qualified with the words ‘so far as is reasonably practicable’.
What is the Health and Safety Executive?
The HSE carry out inspections and investigations into breaches of H and S. They take enforcement action to prevent harm and hold those who break the law to account. Other duties are to raise awareness, provide advice, operate permissioning and licencing.
What is COSHH?
Control of substances hazardous to health is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. You can prevent or reduce workers exposure to hazardous substances by:
-finding out what the health hazards are; deciding how to prevent harm to health (risk assessment) providing control measures to reduce harm to health;
What is RIDDOR?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.
RIDDOR is the law that requires employers, and other people in charge of work premises, to report and keep records
What other surveys do you know that relate to asbestos?
Asbestos Survey.
How do you dispose of Asbestos Waste?
- It should be placed in suitable packaging to prevent fibres being released.
- It should be sent to a licensed disposal site.
Does the RICS publish any guidance on Health and Safety for a Surveyor?
Yes, Surveying Safely
