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What regulations are you aware of that govern health and safety?

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Health and safety at work act (1974)
Management of Health and Safety at work regulations (1999)
CDM 2015
RIDDOR
Surveying Safely
BSA
COSHH

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What are the 3 key documents under the CDM Regulations?

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Pre-Construction Information
Construction Phase Plan
Health & Safety file

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When does an employer have to prepare a written H&S policy?

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When they have more than 5 employees

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What is the hierarchy of dealing with risks?

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Eliminate
Substitute
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
PPE

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What is a risk?

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A risk is the possibility of something harmful happening.

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What is a hazard?

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A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm, injury, loss or damage.

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What are the CDM regulations?

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Regulations that are in place to ensure that health & safety issues are properly considered during a project’s development, so that the risk of harm to those who have to build, maintain and use structures is reduced.

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When is a project notifiable under CDM?

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  • More than 20 workers working simultaneously AND
  • Project duration is over 30 days
    OR IF
  • If person days exceed 500 days
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Who are the duty holders under CDM?

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  • Principal Contractor
  • Contractor
  • Principal Designer
  • Designers
  • Client
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What are the key duties of the principal designer?

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Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of a project

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What are the key duties of the principal contractor?

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Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of a construction project

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What is RIDDOR?

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  • Reporting Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences – 1995
  • Requires the responsible person to report and notify death, reportable injuries, diseases or dangerous occurrences to the HSE.
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What accidents are reportable under RIDDOR?

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  • Death, major injuries (loss of consciousness or limb) and injuries lasting over 7 days
  • Must be reported within 15 days
  • Dangerous occurrences
  • Gas incidents
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Who must report RIDDOR Accidents?

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  • The responsible person
  • The employer
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What does COSHH stand for?

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  • Control of substances hazardous to health – 2002
  • Aims to avoid exposure to hazardous substances, or if not possible, to control exposure by measures that are proportionate to the health risk.
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Give me some examples of substances under COSHH?

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  • Dusts
  • Chemicals
  • Mists
  • Gases
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What are the 5 steps to risk assessment?

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  1. Step 1 – Identify the hazards
  2. Step 2 – Decide who might be harmed and how
  3. Step 3 – Evaluate the risks and mitigate
  4. Step 4 – Record findings and implement them
  5. Step 5 – Review your assessment and update if necessary
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What is the RICS Guidance on H&S?

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  • Surveying Safely Guidance Note – 2019
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What are the general contents of Surveying Safely?

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  • Summary of relevant legislation
  • Personal and corporate responsibilities for RICS members and firms
  • Guidance on risk assessments
  • Section on places of work for property professionals which include both offices and on-site
  • Occasional health (stress, bullying, alcohol and drug, asbestos)
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What does the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974) outline?

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Outlines the responsibility of how employers to protect the safety and welfare of their employees and others affected by business activities.

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What is the HSE? CHECK

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HSE stands for Health, Safety, and Environment. It is a management system designed to ensure the well-being of employees, workplace safety, and environmental protection.

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What are the principles of prevention under CDM?

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Avoid
Evaluate
Combat
Adapt
Replace
Develop prevention policy

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What does CSCS stand for?

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Construction Skills and Certification Scheme

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How long is a CSCS card valid for?

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What is a risk assessment?
A risk assessment is a careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people, so that you can assess whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm.
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How do you keep yourself safe at work?
I refer to the Surveying Safely guidance note and use the safe person concept to ensure: I am competent to perform my role I ensure my work equipment and environment is safe I am able and prepared to work in the system of work I am aware of the changing circumstances and can adapt I always stay vigilant I am aware of my own abilities and limitations
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What are the general contents of Surveying Safely?
Summary of relevant legislation Personal and corporate responsibilities for RICS members and firms Guidance on risk assessments Section on places of work for property professionals which include both offices and on-site Occasional health (stress, bullying, alcohol and drug, asbestos)
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What individual responsibilities does the RICS Surveying Safely guidance note provide?
Acceptance on their individual responsibility and personal role in addressing health and safety risk management and their responsibility to abide by corporate and legal requirements Reporting (in good time) if there has been a breach of H&S Maintain competence regarding H&S matters
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What is the safe person concept?
The safe person concept (RICS Surveying Safely) means that each individual assumes individual behavioral responsibility for their own, their colleagues and others health & safety whilst at work
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What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a fibrous deleterious material that can be found in any building built before the year 2000.
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Where is asbestos commonly found?
Asbestos Cement Insulation Pipe lagging Decorative works Roofing Felt
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How can you identify asbestos?
Asbestos can be very hard to identify, meaning qualified professionals typically are required to assess.
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What would you do if you unexpectedly came across asbestos on-site?
1. Stop work immediately 2. Notify the responsible person 3. Leave the area quickly and safely 4. Notify my client 5. Appoint a licensed professional or contractor dependent on the type of asbestos
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What type of asbestos are you aware of?
Amosite = BROWN Crocidolite = BLUE (MOST DANGEROUS) Chrysotile = WHITE (MOST COMMON)
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What asbestos training certificates are you aware of?
Asbestos Awareness Certificate - lasts 12 months then requires a refresher.
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What is the Considerate Constructors Scheme?
Non-profit organisation devoted to improving the construction industry public image Scored rating provided to contractors (based on performance and best practice of the site) - Respect for the community - Care of the environment - Value their workforce
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What is the scoring for the Considerate Constructors Scheme?
Minimum of 27/50 for a conforming site 3 categories carry 15 points Remaining 5 points for innovation and best practice
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What is a H&S policy?
A health and safety policy sets out your general approach to health and safety. It explains how you, as an employer, will manage health and safety in your business. It states who does what, when and how.
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What legislation covers fire safety?
Building Safety Act 2022 The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 Fire Safety Act 2020
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What is the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 ?
Updated in 2005 Compiled previous fire legislation into a simple order safety duties such as: - Carry out a fire risk assessment - Consider who may be at risk - Remove or mitigate risk from fire as far as reasonably practical Create and emergency / evacuation plan Reviewing the fire-risk assessment regularly
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What is the Building Safety Act?
Legislation that came into effect following the Grenfell Tragedy and Judith Hackett report following investigation. Received Royal Assent in April 2022 Overhauls the way that residential buildings are constructed and maintained the UK.
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What does the Building Safety Act detail?
It provides for a new regulator – The Building Safety Regulator, which is established under the HSE All occupied “higher-risk” buildings must be registered with the Building Safety Regulator by October 2023 (if not, then it is a criminal offence) The BSA creates three new bodies to provide effective oversight of the new regime The Building Safety Regulator (HSE) The National Regulator of Construction Products New Homes Ombudsmen
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What is the golden thread of information?
The bill states that this is “the right information in the right format, to the right people and the right time”. It is a fundamental requirement of the Bill that must be delivered digitally on all future high-rise residential projects These digital records must be retained and updated throughout a buildings lifespan by the building owner. The golden thread will be held digitally to ensure that the original design intent and any subsequent changes to the building are captured, preserved and used to support safety improvements.
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What are the building safety act gateways?
Gateway 1 - (RIBA STAGE 2 & 3 normally) - Planning application Stage The act provides two additional gateways for buildings that are higher risk (11m or at least 5 storeys) Gateway 2 - (RIBA Stage 4 normally) Prior to commencement of building work, and required the BSR to be satisfied that designs and construction proposals satisfy the requirements of the Building Regulations and the BSA Gateway 3 - (RIBA STAGE 7) - When the building work is complete and requires the BSR to be satisfied that the works “as built” comply with the Building Regulations and that the finished building is safe to occupy. BSR will issue a completion certificate. Criminal offence under the act for the building to be occupied before this certificate is issued.
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What did the Hackitt report do / say?
Following the Grenfell disaster, Dame Judith Hackitt’s independent review and 2018 Building a Safer future report recommended the wholesale reform of the procurement, design, delivery and management of high-rise residential buildings to ensure that resident’s safety was an essential priority throughout the buildings life cycle.
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What will the National Construction Products Regulator do?
The National Construction Products Regulator (NCPR) will oversee a more effective construction products regulatory regime and lead and coordinate market surveillance and enforcement across the UK.
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What are the main design options to ensure fire safety?
PREVENTION – Controlling ignition and fuel sources so that fires do not start COMMUNICATION – Ignition occurs, ensuring occupants are informed and any active fire systems are triggered ESCAPE – Ensuring that occupants of buildings and surrounding areas are able to move to places of safety CONTAINMENT – Fire should be contained to the smallest possible area, limiting the amount of property likely to be damaged EXTINGUISH – ensuring that fire can be extinguished quickly and with minimum consequential damage

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