Health and Safety Flashcards
(33 cards)
What Health & Safety Legislation are you aware of?
- Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 as amended
- Control of Asbestos Regs 2012
- CDM regs 2015
How do you ensure you comply with legislation?
- Work safely and efficiently
- Adhere to procedures/policy on site and in workplace
- Report incidents that could or have led to injury
Tell me about the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and what is in it?
- Primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in the UK
- Duty to every employer to ensure health and safety/welfare at work of all employees
- Policed by Health and Safety Executive HSE (fines and imprisonment)
- Must report injuries (1995)
- Must carry out Risk Assessment (1999)
- Defines a Hazard
What does the Health and safety at Work Act 1974 consist of?
- Responsibilities of employers to employees
- Responsibilities of employees
- Responsibilities of sole traders
Do you know any RICS Guidance for H&S and what does it set out?
- RICS Guidance Note Surveying Safely 2nd Edition (2018) effective 1st Feb 2019
- This sets out good practice principles for management of H&S for regulated members and firms.
Is it a criminal offence to breach the H&S at Work Act 1974?
Yes
- Max fines of £20,000
- 2 years Prison
What are the contents of RICS Surveying Safely 2nd Edition 2018?
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- Personal and corporate responsibilities
- Legal considerations
- Hazards and risks (assessments)
- Places of work
- Occupational hygiene and health
- Site inspections (lone working)
- Fire safety
- Residential property surveying
- Construction work
Tell me something you understand from reading RICS Guidance Note Surveying Safely (2018)?
- What a safe person is
- Asbestos Regs 2012
- Assessing Hazards and risks
What is a safe person?
An individual who assumes responsibility for their behaviour, their colleagues and others while at work
Tell me about your company’s H&S policy?
Can also be for what is required within a H&S policy document
The policy consists of 3 points:
- Statement of intent (describes the importance of this H+S)
- Details of Structure - People involved in H+S in the business.
(Alison Rae head then each offices) - Arrangement section - policies, procedures, risk assessment, training.
What does Surveying Safely 2nd Edition (2018) say regulated firms must provide?
- Training
- Information
- Equipment
- Safe systems
- Selection (competent staff)
What are the 3 types of Asbestos?
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- Brown (amosite)
- Blue (crocidolite)
- White (chrysolite)
When did Asbestos become illegal in the UK?
1999
What is the Key Gov Legislation surrounding Asbestos?
- The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
Name the 2 types of Asbestos Survey?
- Management Survey (locate and advise on next steps)
- Refurbishment/Demolition Survey (samples taken and analysed)
Who is the duty holder of Asbestos issues ?
The owner or tenant with repairing obligations
How do you check for Asbestos?
- Asbestos Register
- Ask the client if aware
- Look for materials that may be asbestos
What materials can contain asbestos?
- Ceiling tiles
- within floors (swirl pattern)
- Piping insulation
- Cement pipes
What is a Hazard?
- Anything that has the potential to cause harm
- eg) wet floor
What is a Risk?
- The likelihood that someone will be harmed
What are the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015?
CDM regs
Legal as well
- H&S during design and management of all commercial building projects
- Aims to improve management of H&S
- Duty holders: Client, Principle designer and contractor
- HSE to be notified if project takes over 30 days with 20 or more workers
- Criminal offence to breach
How did you carry out a Risk Assessment at Kennoway?
/5 Steps of a Risk Assessment
- I looked a potential hazards present (weather, ground conditions)
- Identified those at risk (me)
- Evaluated Risk (likelihood of accident)
- Recorded findings
- Reviewed prior to travelling
You mention PPE, what is PPE and what did you take with you?
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Hard hat (one site had a vacant building
- Hi Fis Vest
- Boots
Can you explain G+S Lone Working Policy?
- Risk Assessment First
- Access to to a mobile phone
- Open Diary for other staff members to see
- Colleague must know your anticipated start and finish time
- Notify colleague you are returning to the office
- Contact made by office if no call ahead or return to office
- If no response in reasonable timeframe, Senior Manager alerted to take follow up action
