Constructions skills 6219 Lv1 Health and safety Lesson 1

Below is a list of objectives. Note the numbers of the main aims and objectives of the Health and Safety at

Work Act 1974.

1. To secure the health, safety and welfare of all persons at work.

2. To ensure all construction sites pay all fines.

3. To protect the general public from risk to health and safety arising out of work

activities.

4. To control the use, handling, storage and transportation of explosives and highly

flammable substances.

5. To secure the health and safety of professional workers on a construction site.

6. To protect work materials from being stolen or damaged.

7. To control the release of noxious or offensive substances into the atmosphere.

8. To fine construction companies at every possible opportunity.

Complete the activity below by stating the correct words for each letter.

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What does regulation (COSHH = The control of substances Hazardous to health) cover?

• Regulations that cover the use of chemicals and substances that are used at work

• Regulations that cover working on scaffolding and ladders

• Regulations that require the assessment of work related hazards and how to minimise risks

• Regulations that cover accidents and incidents at work which need to be reported

What does regulation (PUWER = The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulation) cover?

• Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of equipment that is used at work e.g. a power saw 

• Regulations that cover the protection of hearing and the use of hearing protection 

• Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of lifting equipment e.g. the use of cranes

• Regulations that cover working on scaffolding and ladders 

What does regulation (RIDDOR = The Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulation) cover?

• Regulations that cover accidents and incidents at work which need to be reported to the HSE 

• Regulations that cover working on scaffolding and ladders 

• Regulations that cover how design and construction are managed to enable safe build

• Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of equipment that is used at work e.g. a power saw 

What does regulation (MHSW = The Management of Health and Safety at Work regulation) cover?

• Regulations that cover working on scaffolding and ladders 

• Regulations that cover the protection of hearing and the use of hearing protection 

• Regulations that require the assessment of work-related hazards and how to minimise risks 

• Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of lifting equipment e.g. the use of cranes  

What does regulation (CDM = The Construction Design and Management regulation) cover?

• Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of equipment that is used at work e.g. a power saw 

• Regulations that cover how design and construction are managed to enable safe build 

• Regulations that cover working on scaffolding and ladders 

• Regulations that cover accidents and incidents at work which need to be reported to the HSE 

What does regulation (Working at heights regulation 2005) cover?

• Regulations that cover the protection of hearing and the use of hearing protection 

• Regulations that cover accidents and incidents at work which need to be reported to the HSE 

• Regulations that cover the protection of hearing and the use of hearing protection

• Regulations that cover working on scaffolding and ladders 

What does regulation (LOLER = Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998) cover?

• Regulations that cover accidents and incidents at work which need to be reported to the HSE 

• Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of lifting equipment e.g. the use of cranes

• Regulations that cover how design and construction are managed to enable safe build 

• Regulations that cover working on scaffolding and ladders 

What does regulation (PPE(W) = Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulation 1992/2022) cover?

• Regulations that cover the user of chemicals and substances that are used at work 

• Regulations that cover the protection of hearing and the use of hearing protection

• Regulations that cover the use and maintenance of equipment that is used at work e.g. a power saw

• Regulations that cover PPE to employees who may be exposed to risk to their health or safety while at work