1 construction legislation and regulations in construction industry

Question 1

what is the purpose of health and safety at work act and when was is made?

Answer 1

HASAWA was created in 1974
It’s purpose is to protect people at work, the general public and control flammable and dangerous substances.

Question 2

what is the role of duty holders?

Answer 2

duty holders are people who have legal responsibilities under the health and safety law.

Question 3

what is the health and safety executive?

Answer 3

The HSE is a group of people who are the British regulators of health and safety in workplaces to prevent ill health and injuries.

Question 4

what are the HSE guidelines

Answer 4

The HSE guidelines are methods made by the HSE given to workers that instructs and shows them how to carry out work safely whilst abiding bye the law.

Question 5

what are legislations?

Answer 5

Legislations are laws and where agreed through parliament

Question 6

what are regulations?

Answer 6

regulations are rules put in place to ensure your adhere the legislations (law).

Question 7

what is the reporting of injuries diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations? and when was is made?

Answer 7

RIDDOR is made in 2013 and it insists that the self employed, employers, or who ever is in control of an area reports all injuries diseases and dangerous occurrences.

Question 8

what is the control of substances hazardous to health regulations?

Answer 8

this regulations states that employers must prioritise control the substances hazardous to health by reducing the exposure for workers.

Question 9

how are substances hazardous to health controlled by employers by reducing the exposure?

Answer 9

• finding where the hazards are
  -providing control measures
  -training, information and instruction for workers
  -planning for emergencies

Question 10

what is the control of asbestos regulations

Answer 10

asbestos must only be removed by someone trained
risk assessment must be carried out.

Question 11

what is the provision and use of work equipment regulations

Answer 11

(PUWER)Duty of the employer and those in control of the site to keep control over all equipment keeping it in good condition and maintaining them regularly making sure only those who are trained are using them aswell.

Question 12

what is manual handling operations regulations?

Answer 12

-avoid any manual handling that is not reasonably practicable
- asses any hazards
- reduce any risks
- dont try lift anything over 25kg alone

Question 13

work at height regulations?

Answer 13

employers must ensure work at height is properly planned , supervised and is only carried out by those who are trained

Question 14

what is control of noise at work regulation?

Answer 14

employers duty to prevent temporary or permanent hearing loss from exposure to high levels of noise

Question 15

control of vibration at work regulation

Answer 15

employers duty to protect their employees from high levels of vibration
and prevent them from

Question 16

confined space regulations?

Answer 16

1997
employers must prevent their employees working in confined spaces at all time and if they have to ensure they are train supervised and their doing risk assessments

Question 17

electricity at work regulations ?

Answer 17

(1989)- duties of workers with electric and they mjst be trained

Question 18

waste management legislation?

Answer 18

work spaces must have a good waste control to prevent hazards

Question 19

safe systems at work

Answer 19

set of rules to be followed when a hazard cannot be fully eliminated

Question 20

what are the regulations towards welfare facilities?

Answer 20

• all employers must provide basic welfare facilities

Question 21

(CDM) construction design management

Answer 21

this regulation outlines the facilities that are required on construction sites
-drinking water
-toilets
-washing facilities
-rest facilities-tables and chairs
-changing rooms

Question 22

what is the HSE L series

Answer 22

documents for the duty holders so they meet the standard of CDM

Question 24

what is the legionnaries disease

Answer 24

It is a pneumonia caused by legionella bacteria that naturally occurs in fresh water sources such as lakes and streams. I can be caught by inhaling airborne water particles

Question 25

what is the role of a responsible person

Answer 25

ACOPs states that duty holders must appoint someone to overlook the work being done and ensuring that all risk assessments are done when supposed to and thus is known as a responsible person.

Question 26

what is the safe system at work that the HSE favours the most ?

Answer 26

‘PDCA’ Plan- for any healthy and safety objectives Do- carry out the plan Check- if the plan is going well by the amount of accidents and near misses Act- learn from and fix mistakes

Question 27

what policy should every employer have in written form if they have more that 5 employees and what does it include?

Answer 27

A health and safety policy that includes Employers commitment Arrangements Responsibility’s

Question 28

what is the general principles of prevention

Answer 28

This is a schedule for employers to prioritise health and safety through control measures

Question 29

how do you complete a risk assessment?

Answer 29

- identify hazard - decide who will be harmed - assess the risk - put control measure In place - check for anymore hazards

Question 30

whst does RAM stand for

Answer 30

Risk assessment and method statement

Question 31

How to complete a COSHH assessment?

Answer 31

- identify hazards - evaluate the risk - install a control measure - record assessment - decide if you think assessment should be reviewed and by whom

Question 32

what does cscs stand for ?

Answer 32

Construction skills certificate schemes

Question 33

what is the purpose of the cscs card?

Answer 33

This card shows that the holder has some sort of health and safety awareness and has relevant skills and qualifications to carry out the job

Question 34

how long does a cscs card last?

Answer 34

5 years And apprentice or trainee card cannot renew once expired

Question 35

What is a site management safety training scheme?

Answer 35

This scheme ensures that the holder is up to date with health and a safety, welfare and environmental legislation so that they can fulfil their legal responsibilities

Question 36

Who do you have to renew a SMSTS

Answer 36

Every 5 years to keep up with the new legislation changes

Question 37

What is a tool box talk

Answer 37

Short training and discussion at work to discuss health and safety issues

Question 38

What are active and reactive monitoring?

Answer 38

Active- live monitoring of people, procedures and plants and looking for hazards Reactive- inspection completed after an incident has taken place

Question 39

What are the different types of health and safety inspections

Answer 39

-Health and safety inspections -Safety sampling -Safety surveys -Safety tours and full inspections - incident inspections

Question 40

How are routines inspected

Answer 40

Checklist and guidelines

Question 41

What should a report of an inspection contain

Answer 41

Date of inspection Potential hazards or defects found When the next inspection is due Action plan

Question 42

What does reasonably practicable

Answer 42

Steps take to abide by the law

Question 43

What does decommissioning mean

Answer 43

Process of isolating systems

Question 44

3 types of isolation valves

Answer 44

High pressure system isolation valves-stop valve You are