Visiting Site Flashcards
What does PPE stand for
Personal Protective equipment
Examples of PPE?
Gloves
Hard hat
Hi Vis
Mid sole Steel toecap boots
Eye and hearing protection
When you last visited site, what actions did you take to maintain health and safety?
Wearing PPE
Attending a site induction
Understanding risks and observing mitigation for live activities
Reporting potential safety issues to management
If you are going to complete a site visit on your own, what should you do beforehand
Notify someone (e.g. manager) of where I am going
Notify site manager of my visit and check I have correct PPE
What is a CSCS card
Construction skills certification scheme
They are a tool to ensure those working on site are fully qualified and trained for their role. Cards validate that the person who carries it is able to carry out their role in a safe manner.
A member of the public has been injured from activity on site and is taken to hospital, what should happen next?
Must be reported to the HSE
Site management should investigate the cause of the accident and take steps to prevent reoccurence
What does it mean when a site has been issued a prohibition notice by HSE
If HSE inspector believes that work activities give rise to a risk of serious personal injury, they may issue a prohibition notice. Basically notice requires work to stop immediately.
