4. HS Flashcards
Tell us what you know about the GN on Surveying Safely, 2nd edition. (Danny Medcalf said highly important).
The ‘Safe Person concept’ - means you, as an individual, assume individual behavioural responsibility for your own / colleagues / others health and safety while at work. There is a duty of care. It’s not just our employers, or the H&S team’s responsibility to look after us all. We too are responsible. The piece legislation that we’re all tied to is the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act 1974’.
Learnt about what to do when visiting sites:
- Make sure someone knows you’re there & keep a mobile on you.
- Site rules (do you need a site induction / do you know the emergency points).
- Be careful of trip hazards.
Tell us what you know about the GN on Asbestos Legal Requirements And Best Practice For Property Professionals And Clients, 4th Edition,
It summarises the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
Professionals are legally required to recognise and accept their personal responsibility under the duty of care requirement of the HASAW Act 1974, to manage and control asbestos related risks.
Regulation 4 = Firms are called duty-holders. They have a legal duty to manage the risks from asbestos in non-domestic premises (Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 covers domestic premises anyway).
Regulation 5 = Duty on the employer to identify the presence of asbestos.
Regulation 7 = Employers are obliged to prepare a plan of work or method statement prior to carrying out any work with asbestos.
Regulation 10 = Training.
Regulation 15 = Employers should have procedures describing what to do if there is an accidental, unplanned or uncontrolled release of asbestos.
Regulations XYZ = Some of the regulations are about reducing / preventing the affect or the spread.
Regulation 27 = Labelling of products containing asbestos.
What do you know about the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012?
PART 2 contains regulations.
Regulation 4 = Firms are called duty-holders. They have a legal duty to manage the risks from asbestos in non-domestic premises (Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 covers domestic premises anyway for duty of care).
Regulation 5 = Duty on the employer to identify the presence of asbestos.
Regulation 7 = Employers are obliged to prepare a plan of work or method statement prior to carrying out any work with asbestos.
Regulation 10 = Training.
Regulation 15 = Employers should have procedures describing what to do if there is an accidental, unplanned or uncontrolled release of asbestos.
Regulations XYZ = Some of the regulations are about reducing / preventing the affect or the spread.
Regulation 27 = Labelling of products containing asbestos.
Consequences of failure to comply with asbestos regulations?
Can lead to the individual or organisation suffering criminal prosecution, fines and civil damages not covered by professional indemnity insurance.
What is asbestos?
A material that has crystallised to form harmful fibres. The 3 main ones found in the UK are (Blue, White, Brown).
If inhaled, can cause lung problems like lung cancer and is therefore a serious health and safety hazard.
What do you know about the CDM Regulations 2015? Why must we comply with them?
Construction Design Management Regulations 2015
Aim is to improve H&S, through good co-ordination and communication. The client is responsible for management of H&S. The client is to appoint, in writing, a principal Designer & principal Contractor (if more than 1 designer & 1 contractor).
Principal Designer - Prepares the H&S file! Ensures H&S is considered in the planning stages. Identify and eliminate or minimise H&S risks.
Principal Contractor - Prepare and implement Construction Phase Plan (every construction project must have one)! Ensures workers have the right knowledge, skills and training to carry out the works. Must provide a site induction & welfare for all workers.
Consequences of failure to comply with H&S regulations?
Can lead to the individual or organisation suffering criminal prosecution, fines and civil damages not covered by professional indemnity insurance.
Tell us about the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
Employer’s have the duty, as far as is reasonable, to ensure the health and safety of the workplace. As do employee’s, which relates to the safe person concept. There is a duty of care.
Employer’s must carry out risk assessments and put procedures in place to minimise accidents. Employer’s must provide updated H&S information to employees.
If Employer’s do not follow health and safety regulations, they could be liable for negligence claims.
What is the safe person concept?
The ‘Safe Person concept’ - means you, as an individual, assume individual behavioural responsibility for your own / colleagues / others health and safety while at work. There is a duty of care. It’s not just our employers, or the H&S team’s responsibility to look after us all. We too are responsible. The piece legislation that we’re all tied to is the ‘Health and Safety at Work Act 1974’.
What’s your employer’s health & safety policy?
It echoes the Safe Person concept in that every employee has a responsibility for H&S.
What does CSCS stand for and why do you need a CSCS card?
Construction Skills Certification Scheme
It shows employers that you have H&S training and are therefore competent to be on site.
How did you review the RAMS?
Risk Assessment Method Statement
I made sure a competent professional was in the meeting to discuss and advise (H&S Manager).
Also, the RAMS contains information e.g. scope, expected plant to be used, identifies potential risks, control measures.
(Example, TH on the road, used TM. Traffic marshall. Risk of collision with traffic. Mitigation make sure standing in safe places with high-vis PPE)
How did you ensure works were undertaken safely on site?
SOS Briefing
PPE checks (going out on site, and photos on site diaries)
TBS
Checking that the correct tools on the Site Diaries matched that on the RAMS.
Also challenged hand-digging for WP26.1B.
What is a risk?
A risk is an uncertain event that, if it occurs, will affect the outcome of a project.
RICS define risk as ‘the likelihood of an event occurring and it’s impact’. This is often used to score the risk of EWNs.
What is RIDDOR?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
