Health and Safety Flashcards
(80 cards)
What H&S legislation are you aware of?
1) Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
2) The ‘Six Pack’ of H&S Regulations (1993)
3) Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
4) The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
5) The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
6) The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
7) The Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022
8) Building Safety Act 2022
9) Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013
10) The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
11) The Fire Safety Act 2021
12) Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008
13) Work at Height Regulations 2005
What do you know about HSAWA 1974?
Primary legislation in the UK relating to H&S at work.
● It places a duty of care on employers to ensure health, safety and welfare of all employees, so far a reasonably practical.
● Policed by HSE.
● Criminal offence if breached with fines and/or imprisonment.
● Must report injuries and dangerous occurrences.
● Must undertake and review risk assessments.
What is a hazard and a risk?
Hazard = anything that has the potential to cause harm
Risk = probability of harm occurring
What are your responsibilities under HSAWA?
To take reasonable care for my own health and safety, and to take reasonable care for the health and safety of others who may be affected by my work. E.g.:
● Cooperate with my employer
● Report H&S concerns to my employer
● Attend training provided / organised by my employer
● Use safety equipment provided (do not misuse or disable)
What do you know about the RICS Professional Standard: Surveying safely 2018?
Sets out good practice principles for the management of H&S for firms and members
RICS firms must provide:
● Safe working environment
● Safe work equipment
● Safe systems of work
● Competent staff
“Safe person” concept – individuals take responsibility for their own, colleagues and others H&S while at work
What RICS guidance do you know about H&S?
RICS Professional Standard: Surveying safely 2018 (2nd edition)
RICS Professional Standard: Asbestos 2021
What is the structure of RICS Professional Standard: Surveying safely 2018?
1) Personal responsibilities for RICS members and firms
2) Assessing hazards and risks
3) Workplace H&S
4) Occupational hygiene and health
5) Visiting premises and sites
6) Fire safety
7) Residential property surveying
8) procurement and management of contractors
Name some requirements covered by RICS Professional Standard: Surveying safely 2018?
1) Assessing of hazards and risks
2) Procedure for visiting site (travel, lone working, PPE etc.)
3) Place of work e.g. emergency arrangements
4) Tell someone where you are going and when you arrive / leave
5) Sign in and out of site and receive a suitable induction
6) Wear appropriate PPE
7) Check dated tag if going on scaffolding
What is the risk control hierarchy?
A method of prioritising hazard control measures, starting with the most effective and moving down to the least effective:
1) Elimination - physically remove the hazard
2) Substitution - replace the hazard
3) Engineering control - isolate people from the hazard
4) Administrative controls - change the way people work
5) PPE - protect the worker with PPE
What do you know about the PPE at Work Regulations 2022?
An update to the PPE at works regulation 1992:
● Extends the Employer’s duty to ensure appropriate PPE is provided to employees and contractors, even those in casual employment. Includes cleaning, security and construction workers.
● PPE must be suitable, well-maintained, and correctly fitted for each individual.
● Employers must provide adequate training on PPE use and ensure workers understand how to use it properly.
● PPE must be regularly inspected and replaced if damaged or worn out.
What PPE is covered under the PPE at Work Regulations 2022?
● Head Protection – Hard hats, helmets
● Eye Protection – Safety goggles, face shields
● Hearing Protection – Earplugs, earmuffs
● Respiratory Protection – Masks, respirators
● Hand Protection – Safety gloves, chemical-resistant gloves
● Foot Protection – Safety boots, non-slip footwear
● Fall Protection – Safety harnesses, lanyards
● High-Visibility Clothing – Reflective jackets, vests
What is a risk assessment?
The process of evaluating risk.
When is a risk assessment a legal requirement?
For all employers, however for organisations that employ more than 5 staff this risk assessments need to be recorded.
What is included in a risk assessment?
1) Identify the hazard
2) Identify who is at risk from the hazard
3) Evaluate the risk (i.e. likelihood and severity)
4) Record the findings on a suitable form
5) Review the RA regularly
6) Advise those affected of the outcome of the RA and methods of working
What is a method statement?
A document that details the way a task or process is to be completed.
What should a method statement include?
1) Outline the hazards involved
2) Step by step guide on how to carry out the work safely
3) Detail the control measures that have been introduced to ensure safety
In addition to RAMS, what else should be provided by a contractor before work commences?
Certificate of all risk and public liability insurance.
What is a H&S policy document?
A document required where an employer employs more than 5 employees. It should include:
1) Set out the organisation’s commitment to H&S
2) Details of the organisation’s H&S structure (roles and responsibilities for H&S)
3) A risk assessment including risks in the workplace and preventative measures
4) Details of the planning and implementation of the H&S policy and control measures
What is the ‘Six Pack’ of H&S Regulations?
A group of 6 regulations introduced in 1993 to clarify how employers must comply with their duties under HSAWA 1974. They are:
1) Management of Health and Safety at Work
2) Display Screen Equipment
3) Manual Handling Operations
4) PPE at Work
5) Provision and Use of Work Equipment
6) Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare
What does RIDDOR stand for?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013.
What do you know about RIDDOR?
Requires employers and others in charge of work premises to report and record certain work-related accidents, injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences.
What must be reported under RIDDOR?
1) Reportable injuries - death / ‘specified injuries’ / away from work for over 7 days / non-worker injured and treated at hospital
2) Occupational diseases - when diagnosed with an occupational disease such as tendinitis, occupational asthma / occupational cancer / biological agents
3) Dangerous occurrences - list under schedule 2 of RIDDOR
4) Gas incidents - where someone dies, loses consciousness or is treated at hospital
A record should be kept of injuries leading to a worker being unable to work for over 3 days.
How quickly should a reportable occurrence be reported to HSE?
Within 10 days, or 15 days for the over 7 days incapacitation.
What do you know about The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005?
Legislation which requires all non-domestic properties in England and Wales to have a fire risk assessment undertaken.
● The ‘Responsible Person’ is the employer or occupier who controls the property, or owner if vacant.
● Must be fire precautions in place based on the RA. E.g. fire detection and alarm systems, fire-fighting equipment, exit routes and fire exit doors, evacuation plan, emergency lighting and signage.
● Good record keeping required - RA, fire policy, fire procedures, staff training.
● Regular review of RA
● Also covered in Part B of Building Regulations
