Unit 2 Flashcards
Explain Project Context
Broader environment, external to project - PESTLE SWOP
Politics, Economics, Sociology, Technology, Law, Environment
Used to maximise opportunities and minimises threats
Considered during concept phase, monitored throughout PLC
Project Context
Political - government stability, policy, green policy
Cross county considerations
Sociological - people attitude and behaviour eg new nuclear station
Legal - Health, Safety, etc Legislation
Economic - effects of money (crash in economy)
Environment - wildlife
Technology
Aim of Health & Safety at Work
Secure health, safety and welfare of people at work and affected by work. Covers control and keeping of substances Emissions Ensures employees and employers understand their responsibilities to H&S Employees work safely and responsibility Protective equipment PACT tested electrical Maintainance
HSE legislation
HSWA - without risk to health - reasonable care
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health - risk assessment, exposure, etc
Manual Handling Operations Regulations - lifting,, etc
PPE at Work - suitable protection, hats, shoes, etc
RIDDOR - reporting of injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations - Dies or taken to hospital or 7 consecutive days off work as a result of accident
Noise at Work Reg - Exposure Limits - average level of noise in an average working day - min 80bd(A) needs assessing
85 needs hearing protection
max 87 - not exposed to!
Wildlife & Countryside Act - Wild birds, eggs & nests
Animals and Plants
Conservation, nature reserves, national parks, etc
Clean Air Act
Employment Legislation - working hours, min wage, redundancy, discrimination, training rights,
Data Protection Act - kept safe, destroyed correctly
Freedom of information
