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Flashcards by Diane Paddock, updated 3 months ago
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Created by Diane Paddock
3 months ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What are the 5 steps to a Risk Assessment? | Identify the hazard identify who will be harmed by it and how Evaluate the risks and set safeguards in place Record your findings review and update |
| What is a Risk Assessment? | the process of identifying what hazards exist, or may appear in the workplace, how they may cause harm and to take steps to minimise harm |
| what is a Method Statement? | an effective way of providing information to employees about how they expect the work to be carried out and the precautions that should be taken. |
| What is a Hazard? | a situation that creates a threat to life, health, property, the environment, personal integrity, and so on. |
| What is a Risk? | The potential for harm from the hazard. |
| What is a Competent Person? | “someone who has sufficient training and experience or knowledge and other qualities that allow them to assist you properly" |
| Why do you need to report accidents and near misses? | It is the law to do so and will help peole stay safe on site. It provides an early warning that something needs attention. |
| What is a Near Miss? | any unplanned event that could've caused physical injury or property loss but didn't |
| State 2 responsibilities of an Employer in the construction workplace | All employers, whatever the size of the business, must: make the workplace safe. prevent risks to health. make sure that plant and machinery is safe to use. make sure safe working practices are set up and followed. make sure that all materials are handled, stored and used safely. provide adequate first aid facilities.to provide training provide PPE Provide method statements Provide risk assessments Provide hotwater, soap and toilet facilities |
| State 4 responsibilities of employees in the construction workplace | follow the training wear your PPE and report and damages use the method statements use the risk assessments report any unsafe work conditions Make sure all materials are handled, stored and used safely. follow company policies and procedures |
| Why are the intentions f Health and Safety Regulations and laws ? | to prevent accident or injury in workplaces or public environments. |
| What is an Accident Form? | The Accident Book is an essential document for employers and employees, who are required by law to record and report details of specified accidents and near misses |
| What does The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) do? | cover the management of health, safety and welfare when carrying out construction projects. |
| What is the aim of Health and Safety legislation? | To require employers and employees to not put others or themselves in danger |
| What does legislation mean in Health and Safety? | It's a set of laws and regulations that govern how we manage health & safety in the workplace |
| is a method statement required by law? | No |
| Is a Risk Assessment required by law? | Yes |
| What is the name of the regulation for wearing PPE? | the Personal Protective Equipment At Work PPE Regulations 1992 |
| What regulation covers Risk Assessment in construction? | The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 |
| What is the Health and Safety etc at Work Act 1974 | Lays down wide-ranging duties on employers, Who must protect the 'health, safety and welfare' at work of all their employees, as well as others on their premises, including temps, casual workers, the self-employed, clients, visitors and the general public. |
| Who is responsible for writing the Method Statement and Risk Assessment? | The employer or person in control of the work |
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