Level 1 Flashcards

Question

What are the two types of asbestos survey?

Answer 1

*Management Asbestos Survey - manage asbestos risks in buildings that are occupied or in use. The aim is to identify and monitor any asbestos-containing materials to prevent exposure during normal use or maintenance.# *Demolition or Refurbishment Asbestos Survey - intrusive and is required when a building is being demolished or undergoing major refurbishment. Its purpose is to identify all asbestos-containing materials that may be disturbed during the work.

Answer 2

1999 – First full ban on the use of asbestos 2000 - The full ban came into force on November 24, 2000, prohibiting the use of all types of asbestos, including chrysotile (white asbestos), across the UK

Answer 3

*Asbestos survey - formal inspection and assessment of a building or structure to identify whether it contains asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and, if so, to assess their condition and potential risks. *Management plan - To identify ACMs and assess their condition so they can be safely managed without disturbing the building’s normal use.

Answer 4

The Guidance Note aims to ensure that surveyors and their clients comply with UK legislation relating to asbestos. It also aims to ensure that no one is put at risk of exposure to asbestos.

Answer 5

Focuses on the physical and mental well-being of employees in the workplace. goal of occupational health is to ensure that workers remain healthy, safe, and productive throughout their careers

Answer 6

Set of UK health and safety regulations that aim to improve health, safety, and welfare in the construction industry. They place legal duties on everyone involved o plan and manage risks from the start of a project right through to its completion and future use. To ensure: *Health and safety are considered at every stage of a construction project. *Risks are designed out where possible. *Everyone involved in a project understands their role and responsibilities. *There is clear communication and collaboration among all parties

Answer 7

2007 to 2015. Key Changes: - Client Responsibilities Enhanced - Clients now have a duty to ensure that: *Sufficient time and resources are allocated for the project. *A Principal Designer and Principal Contractor are appointed on projects involving more than one contractor. *Pre-construction information is provided to all parties. *A Health and Safety File is produced and passed on after the project is completed. -Introduction of the Principal Designer Role *Take responsibility for H&S *work with the deign team to eliminate/reduce risks *adequate health and safety information is provided to all contractors. -Changes to the Role of the Designer *active steps to eliminate or reduce risks through the design process *Provide relevant health and safety information to the Principal Designer and contractors.

Answer 8

Construction work is notifiable to the HSE if the construction work on a construction site is expected to: last more than 30 days and have more than 20 workers working at the same time at any point on the project or. exceed 500 person days of construction work.

Answer 9

The British Standards Institute (BSI) defines competence requirements for the Construction, Design and Management (CDM) regulations through the PAS 8671 and PAS 8672 standards. PAS 8671:2022: This standard outlines the competence requirements for Principal Designers. PAS 8672:2022: This standard defines the competence requirements for Principal Contractors,

Answer 10

PAS 8673:2022. This PAS specifies the competence requirements for managing safety in residential buildings and other developments that include residential accommodation.

Answer 11

*Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) - sets out the legal framework for fire safety in non-domestic premises. applies to employers, managers, and owners of premises, making them the responsible person for fire safety. * The Fire Safety Act 2021 -plies to multi-occupied residential buildings, such as blocks of flats, and focuses on the safety of shared areas (e.g., stairways, hallways, and external walls). *Building Regulations (Approved Document B) - designed to ensure that buildings are safe from fire hazards and that there are sufficient means of escape in the event of a fire. *Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) - safe working environment, which includes implementing fire safety measures.

Answer 12

Its primary aim is to promote equality, fair treatment, and protection against discrimination for individuals in various areas of life, such as in the workplace, education, and public services.

Answer 13

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. Employers, self-employed individuals, and those who manage work premises (such as building owners or landlords) are required to report certain types of incidents, depending on their severity.

Answer 14

Construction Skills Certification Scheme card - verify that a worker has the necessary skills and qualifications to perform their job safely

Answer 15

The purpose of COSHH is to protect employees and others who may be exposed to hazardous substances, such as chemicals, fumes, dust, biological agents, and vapours.

Answer 16

Recent changes to COSHH primarily focus on updating the classification and labelling of hazardous substances to align with EU regulations and to clarify the application of the regulations to various substances and situations

Answer 17

*Ban on combustible materials in external walls of high-rise buildings, *mandatory sprinklers in new care homes *provisions for secure information boxes and evacuation alert systems in new buildings over 11 and 18 meters in height, respectively.

Answer 18

UK legislation designed to improve fire safety in multi-occupied residential buildings, particularly following the Grenfell Tower fire. It clarifies and strengthens the responsibilities of building owners and managers to ensure the safety of occupants. Key Points: * Focus on External Walls and Roof Spaces *RP required to ensure fire safety in both internal and external parts of the building, including the structure, cladding, insulation, and roof areas. *mandates that fire risk assessments must consider external building elements, such as cladding and insulation, as well as internal systems *Applies to High-Rise Residential Building

Answer 19

Part of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), is responsible for overseeing and enforcing the safety of all buildings in England, with a particular focus on high-rise residential buildings. Its key role is to ensure that buildings are designed, constructed, and managed in a way that protects residents and the public

Answer 20

Introduced in the wake of safety concerns for occupants of high-rise buildings after the 2017 Grenfell Tower tragedy. The legislation is intended to improve the design, construction and management of higher-risk buildings. It came into force from 1 April 2023.

Answer 21

CDM - concerned with H&S during construction *Principal Designer - responsible for managing health and safety risks associated with the design process. *Principal Contractor - doesn't have a specific Principal Contractor role. *Duty Holders - focuses on the responsibilities of the client, designer, and contractor. *Scope - CDM 2015 applies to all construction projects BSA- focuses on H&S through a buildings lifespan. broader responsibilities, including ensuring compliance with Building *Principal Designer - Regulations and coordinating the design to ensure the safety of the finished building-broader responsibilities, including ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and coordinating the design to ensure the safety of the finished building *Principal Contractor - responsible for managing the construction process and ensuring the building is constructed safely in accordance with the design *Duty Holders - Introduces new roles like Principal Accountable Person (PAP) and Accountable Person (AP), who are responsible for the long-term safety of the building. *Scope - focuses on high-rise residential buildings and specific types of construction projects

Answer 22

The Building Safety Act 2022 and the Fire Safety Act 2021 are two separate yet related pieces of legislation in the UK aimed at improving building safety, particularly in high-rise residential buildings. The Building Safety Act focuses on overall building safety, while the Fire Safety Act specifically addresses fire safety risks in multi-occupied residential buildings.

Answer 23

*Chrysotile (also known as white asbestos) - used in walls, floors, roof and ceiling tiles. *Amosite (also known as brown asbestos) - insulation board, sheetrock, ceiling tiles and thermal insulation *Crocidolite (also known as blue asbestos) - pipe insulation, spray-on coatings, types of cement wallboard

Answer 24

All equipment used for lifting is fit for purpose, appropriate for the task, suitably marked and, in many cases, subject to statutory periodic 'thorough examination'.

Answer 25

Equipment used for lifting people should be examined at least every 6 months to ensure maximum safety and reliability. All other lifting equipment must be inspected at least once every 12 months to identify wear and potential failures early on

Answer 26

Everyone has a duty of care, a responsibility, to make sure that they and other people are safe in the workplace. If you are an employer, or PCBU, you have the main responsibility for the health and safety of everyone in your workplace, including visitor

Answer 27

A landmark case in UK law that established duty of care can be seen in the 1932 legal case of Donoghue v Stevenson. In this case, Mrs Donoghue became unwell after drinking a ginger beer manufactured by Stevenson that contained a snail. The case established that manufacturers have a duty of care to their consumers

Answer 28

They extend employers’ and employees’ duties regarding personal protective equipment (PPE) to limb (b) workers. A limb (b) worker now has a duty to use the PPE in accordance with their training and instruction, and ensure it is returned to the storage area provided by their employer.

Answer 29

To visually communicate the safety status of a scaffold, ensuring workers know when it's safe to use and when it's not. They help prevent accidents and comply with safety regulations by providing a clear visual indication of the scaffold's condition