Health and Safety exam revision 1 flashcards

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Why is health and safety important in the construction industry?

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It reduces accidents, injuries, and loss of life, minimizes insurance costs, and reduces lost output.

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What duties would be carried out by Health and Safety Executive Inspectors?

Back

Carry out investigations

Check records required by legislation

Issue improvement notices

Issue prohibition notices

Give guidance and advice on health and safety matters

Prosecute people who break the law, including employers, employees, self-employed, manufacturers and suppliers.

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What are some Employers Responsibilities?

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Provide a safety policy.

Provide safety training.

Carry out risk assessments.

Provide and maintain safe machines and equipment.

Provide personal protective equipment.

Provide a safe workplace.

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What are some Employees Responsibilities?

Back

Not to put themselves or others at risk.

Co-operate with employers on health and safety matters.

Not to misuse or interfere with anything provided for health and safety.

Use safety equipment provided by the employer.

Front

What is the name of the regulation that covers the use and maintenance of equipment that is used at work e.g. a power saw?

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The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)

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What is the name of the regulation that covers the use and maintenance of lifting equipment e.g. the use of a crane or forklift?

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The Lifting Operations Lifting Equipment Regulations

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What is the name of the regulation that covers how design and construction are managed to enable safe building practices?

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The Construction and Design Management Regulations

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What is the name of the regulation that covers the protection of hearing and the use of hearing protection?

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The Noise at Work Regulations

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What is the name of the regulations that covers the use of chemicals and substances that are used at work?

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The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

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What is the name of the regulations that require the assessment of work-related hazards and how to minimise risks?

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The Management of Health and Safety Regulations