WK 1)p Flashcards
(12 cards)
3 types of hazards
*Physical
–Moving machinery /objects
–Working at height
–Noise and vibration
*Chemical
–Exhaust gases (enclosed spaces/trenches)
–pH, e.g. Portland cement
–Carcinogens, e.g. complex organics
*Welfare
–Work-related stress/illness
–Personal interactions / Family issue
eqn for risk
Risk = Probability of occurrence x Consequence
Why Health & Safety is Essential in Construction (3 factors)
*Moral Principles
–Human life must be valued above profit.
*Economic Arguments
–Accidents incur direct costs (insurance, compensation, disruption)
–Indirect costs (reputation, loss of skills & experience)
*Legal Requirements
–Protect members of society from harm.
–Provide a framework for redress.
Health & Safety processes and legislation manage identifiable risks and protect people from harm.
What’s Scope?
Scope: Sets out the general duties of employers and employees in relation to the workplace and any persons who the work may impact (including the public)
What does Criminal Law do?
Breaches can lead to fines and/ or prison sentences
Difference between the Act and criminal law
Criminal law: the prosecution must prove a breach of the law “beyond reasonable doubt”,
Act requires an accused to demonstrate they have complied with their legal duties
Key regulations of HSE
–Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (2015)
–Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations (2002)
what does HSE stand for?
The Health & Safety Executive
what act does HSE enforce?
The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act, 2007
what does target zero show
shows how positive staff engagement helps prevent accidents
What ways can management improve health and safety? (3)
*Add Value, Not Burden:
–Should not be a financial burden nor prevent projects from proceeding in a timely manner.
–Encourages innovation to remove or reduce costly risks (e.g., insurance).
Leadership & Teamwork:
–Identify and share good practice.
–Allow time for planning(method statements),risk assessment, and mitigation.
*Reward Innovation:
–Encourage new ideas for risk removal and mitigation.
–Ensure processes capture input from all levels of the organization
what benefits are there to improved health and safety? (5)
*Valued Staff:
–Lower stress/ill-health absences
–Reduced staff turnover & recruitment costs
*Fewer Accidents & “Near Misses”:
–Less legal exposure (fines/compensation)
*Efficient Workflows:
–Well-planned method statements & risk assessments minimize delays
*Lower Insurance Costs:
–Proven record of risk reduction
*Positive Reputation:
–Timely project completion with no adverse issues
–Attract new clients& contracts
