Health And Safety

Question 1

What is HSE?

Answer 1

The Health and Safety Executive is a British public body responsible for the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare.

Question 2

How long should a company hold H&S data for?

Answer 2

H&S data can be held technically forever, for example asbestos exposure to monitor long tern illnesses such as asbestos.

Question 3

What is a Construction Phase, Health and Safety Plan?

Answer 3

Developed during the construction phase by the contractor, the purpose is to demonstrate how the building will be built from a safety prespective.

Question 4

What is COSHH?

Answer 4

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Question 5

What year was COSHH introduced?

Answer 5

2002

Question 6

What are the key principles of COSHH

Answer 6

COSHH requires employers to prevent or reduce workers exposure to:
1. Chemicals
2. Fumes, gases, vapours, and mists
3. Dusts (asbestos, silica)
4. Biological agents and germs

Question 7

What is corporate manslaughter?

Answer 7

When an organisation is guilty of a corporate manslaughter offence because its managed or organised activities have caused someone’s death.

Question 8

What is the Considerate Contractor’s Scheme?

Answer 8

It is a non for profit independent organisation founded in 1997 to improve the image of the industry. It encourages contractors and the supply chain to:
- Promote construction
- Deliver best practice in terms of operations
- Voluntary effort
- Benefits the surrounding neighbourhood and community