Legislation Flashcards
Give me some examples of the general requirements of the H&S at Work etc. Act that directly apply to you.
employers have towards employees and members of the public
employees have to themselves and to each other
certain self-employed have towards themselves and others
Give me some examples of the general requirements of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015.
-sensibly plan the work so the risks involved are managed from start to finish
-have the right people for the right job at the right time
-cooperate and coordinate your work with others
-have the right information about the risks and how they are being managed
-communicate this information effectively to those who need to know
-consult and engage with workers about the risks and how they are being managed
Outline some of the key duty-holders under the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015.
Commercial clients
Domestic clients
Designers
Principal designer
Contractors
Principal conrtactors
What are PPE Regulations 1992?
States that where risks cannot be controlled by other means, PPE should be correctly identified and used. Employers must provide appropriate PPE to their staff and places a duty on employees to use PPE appropriately.
What are the Working at Height Regulations?
The main principle is to avoid working at height where possible by using extended tools rather than ladders. The purpose is to prevent death and injury caused by falling and the rules apply to all employers.
What are workplace regulations 1992?
Covers a range of basic health and safety and welfare issues that apply to most workplaces – excludes construction work/sites. It puts requirements for ventilation, temperature, lighting, workstations etc.
What are the key principles of Control of Asbestos Regs?
- Thsoe responsible for mainteance have a duty to manage
- If asbestos is in good condition/not likely to be damaged should be left in place
- If works to asbestos, identify type and confition, assess the risks and manage
- Majority of work to be carried out by a licensed contractor
- Training is mandatory for anyone who is going to be close proximty to asbestos
- Brief written records should be maintained of non-licensed work
- Licesned and non-licensed notifable workers must be under health surveillance from doctor
Give me some examples of the requirements of the Housing Grants and Construction Regeneration Act.
The right to baid in interim, periodic or stage payments
The right to be informed of the amount due, or any amounts to be witheld
The right to suspend performance for non-payment.
The right to adjudication
Disallowing pay when paid clauses
Why do the General Data Protection Regulations 2018 exist?
Brought in to cover modern data and technology
Following implimentation of the EU GDPR on May 2018
the GPDR was updated to incorporate new legislation
Both came into force May 2018
What are 7 principles of the Data Protection Act?
Lawfulness, fairness and transparency
Purpose Limitation
Data minimisation
Accuracy
Storage limitation
Integrity and confidentiality
Accountability
What are the government targets for reducing emissions that you mention?
Climate Change Act?
Legislation that sets out emissions reductions within the UK by 80% by 2050 which was updated in 2019 to be net zero by 2050.
What are MEES and when might they be relevant to your work?
The minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) was introduced in March 2015 by the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015.
The MEES Regulations originate from the Energy Act 2011 which contained the previous coalition government’s package of energy efficiency policies including the Green Deal.
Minimum EPC rating of C by 2025 for all stock
What were the 2018 ammendments to Approved Document B?
Following Hackitt review of guidance due to Grenfell. The us of plain English in approved docuemtn B.
-Properties over 18m that have rooms of residency should only have materials of limited combustibility, minimum euroclass A2.
-An assessment of extenral wall system should not be used in lieu of on site testing.
What are the future homes standards 2021?
In 2019 the government introduced a legally binding target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050.
New Build and Existing Buildings
Proposes a ban on fossil fuel boilers from 2025
decrease in emissions of 75 to 80% compared with current levels.
What is the purpose of The Town and Country Planning Act 1990?
Takes account of the policies at national and regional level insofar as they affect the physical and environmental planning of its area; and. Provides the framework for local plans.
