Health & Safety Flashcards
(16 cards)
What are the CDM 2015 Regulations?
CDM, which stands for Construction Design and Management, ensures that construction projects are managed to reduce risk throughout to those building and using the building.
These regulations apply to all building and construction work.
What is a Principal Designer?
A duty holder in a project who plans, manages and coordinates health and safety.
They are key in evaluating and foreseeing risk items within a construction project.
What information would you expect to find in the Pre-Construction Information?
A project description and details.
Health and Safety File Requirements.
The Client’s considerations and management requirements for hoarding, welfare facilities, traffic restrictions and permits to work.
Environmental restrictions and existing on-site risks such as site restrictions, previous H&S files, ground conditions, existing services, asbestos surveys, contamination and unsafe structures.
Significant design and construction hazards such as design risks assessments, suggested method statements, arrangement for coordination post contract design work and changes.
What would you find in a construction phase plan?
A project description and details.
Health and Safety File Requirements.
The Client’s considerations and management requirements for hoarding, welfare facilities, traffic restrictions and permits to work.
Environmental restrictions and existing on-site risks such as site restrictions, previous H&S files, ground conditions, existing services, asbestos surveys, contamination and unsafe structures.
Significant design and construction hazards such as design risks assessments, suggested method statements, arrangement for coordination post contract design work and changes.
What is RIDDOR?
Risk, injuries, diseases, dangerous occurrences regulations 2013.
Requires the responsible person to notify the HSE of any of these occurrences on site.
What is an F10?
A notification to the HSE of proposed construction works.
It is necessary for projects that last more than 30 working days and involve 20 or more workers at any one time.
What is the role of the HSE?
To prevent work related death, ill or injury.
What is COSHH?
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.
What PPE do you wear when visiting site?
Hard hat.
Boots.
Hi Vis vest.
Gloves.
Goggles.
What is a risk assessment?
An assessment carried out to determine the likely risks and determine if everything is in place to manage these.
What is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
UK Legislation to place statutory duty on employers to provide and maintain systems at work to ensure the health of safety of employees.
What is the Building Safety Act?
The Building Safety Act is a key piece of Government legislation which was produced in response to the Grenfell tragedy.
What are some requirements of the Building Safety Act?
The project must appoint a Building Safety Regulator who oversees performance and safety standards throughout the project.
There is also now a three stage gateway process, planning, pre-construction and pre-occupation.
What does the RICS publication ‘Surveying Safely’ cover?
It sets out the principles and best practice for health and safety in the built environment.
Personal respinsibilities for RICS members and corporate responsibilities for RICS regulated firms.
Assessing hazards and risks.
RICS members places of work.
Occupational hygiene and health.
Visiting premises or sites.
Fire safety.
Residential property surveying.
General procurement and management of contractors.
What are the gateways in the Building Safety Act?
Gateway 1 - Planning Stage
Gateway 2 - Pre-Construction
Gateway 3 - Pre-Occupation
When does a building qualify for the BSA Gateways?
Under the Building Safety Act (BSA) 2022, a building qualifies for the gateway system if it meets the criteria for a higher-risk building (HRB). This includes buildings that are at least 18 metres or seven storeys high and contain at least two residential units. Hospitals and care homes that meet the height threshold also fall under this category.
