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What is the primary requirement regarding the construction of scaffolds?
What is the primary requirement regarding the construction of scaffolds?
Who is responsible for conducting inspections of working platforms?
Who is responsible for conducting inspections of working platforms?
When must a working platform be inspected according to the guidelines?
When must a working platform be inspected according to the guidelines?
What is essential to ensure for materials on a working platform?
What is essential to ensure for materials on a working platform?
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Which of the following is a necessary feature of scaffolding platforms over public areas?
Which of the following is a necessary feature of scaffolding platforms over public areas?
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What should not be present on scaffolding to ensure safety?
What should not be present on scaffolding to ensure safety?
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What does having toe boards at the edges of scaffolding ensure?
What does having toe boards at the edges of scaffolding ensure?
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What is a critical aspect of the risk management process for scaffolds?
What is a critical aspect of the risk management process for scaffolds?
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What is an essential action for ensuring health and safety on a construction site when new people arrive?
What is an essential action for ensuring health and safety on a construction site when new people arrive?
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What is a recommended method for site supervisors to improve health and safety conditions?
What is a recommended method for site supervisors to improve health and safety conditions?
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Which of the following statements about health and safety training is true?
Which of the following statements about health and safety training is true?
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What is a key aspect of risk assessment in construction?
What is a key aspect of risk assessment in construction?
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What role does the principal contractor have regarding site access?
What role does the principal contractor have regarding site access?
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How can construction supervisors incorporate health and safety checks?
How can construction supervisors incorporate health and safety checks?
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How should information about site hazards be communicated to newcomers?
How should information about site hazards be communicated to newcomers?
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What is a critical time for monitoring and reviewing health and safety protocols?
What is a critical time for monitoring and reviewing health and safety protocols?
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What is a key consideration in finalizing a safe system of work for a construction job?
What is a key consideration in finalizing a safe system of work for a construction job?
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Which approach is recommended for managing site supervision effectively?
Which approach is recommended for managing site supervision effectively?
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What is the purpose of conducting a risk assessment before starting work?
What is the purpose of conducting a risk assessment before starting work?
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How should hazards from working at height be addressed according to best practices?
How should hazards from working at height be addressed according to best practices?
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What should be ensured regarding the level of site supervision provided?
What should be ensured regarding the level of site supervision provided?
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What additional resource may provide useful information when the CDM Regulations apply?
What additional resource may provide useful information when the CDM Regulations apply?
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What is a common risk identified in both painting and office refurbishment?
What is a common risk identified in both painting and office refurbishment?
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What should site managers do if they are sometimes absent from the site?
What should site managers do if they are sometimes absent from the site?
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Study Notes
Health and Safety in Construction
- This is a free downloadable, web-friendly version of HSG150 (3rd edition, 2006).
- It's adapted from the printed version.
- Purchase options include online at www.hsebooks.co.uk and most bookstores.
- ISBN: 978 0 7176 6182 2
- Price: £10.95
- Third edition, updated for new legislation including the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
- Contains recent advances and good practice examples in the construction industry.
- Intended for small contractors but applicable to all involved in construction.
- Provides practical, straightforward guidance on how to work safely on most construction tasks.
- Identifies and explains how to manage main causes of accidents and ill-health.
- Over 250,000 copies sold making it one of the most popular guides to construction health and safety.
Contents
- Foreword: Discusses accidents and ill health in the construction industry, and highlights the importance of safe working practices.
- Introduction:
- Explains the book's focus on achieving healthy and safe construction sites.
- Provides guidance on planning, organizing, controlling, monitoring and reviewing health and safety throughout a project's life.
- Preparing for work: Covers considerations on planning and organizing the work to ensure health and safety from the project's outset.
- Setting up the site: Deals with aspects including site access, boundaries, welfare facilities, storage areas, waste disposal and lighting.
- Construction-phase health and safety: The core section outlining requirements for controlling site activities for safe systems of work. Identifies typical health and safety hazards and how to control the associated risks.
- Health and safety management and the law: Provides information on legal requirements in health and safety management on construction sites.
- Appendices: Include inspection forms or relevant checklists
- References and further information: Lists relevant publications for further study.
Accidents
- Falls: Unsafe access and workplaces
- Mobile plant: Heavy machinery with poor visibility and manoeuvrability risks.
- Falling materials: Materials falling from/off elevated positions; structural collapses.
- Electrical accidents: Contacting exposed wires or electrical equipment.
- Trips: Hazards in walkways and paths leading to injuries.
Health
- Asbestos: Exposure can lead to serious respiratory illnesses and cancer.
- Manual handling: Risks from repetitive strenuous lifting.
- Noise and Vibration: Potential hearing loss and hand-arm vibration syndrome.
- Chemicals: Exposure to materials like cement or solvents, potentially resulting in dermatitis.
Planning for Work
- Gathering all necessary health and safety information including the client, design team, contract documents, contractors or consultants and HSE guidance are essential.
- Consideration of unusual features of the site and its surroundings (eg asbestos, overhead lines, ground conditions)
- Thoroughly assessing potential health and safety issues throughout the planning and tendering process.
Site Setup/Welfare
- Safe and suitable access, exit and means of travel for people and vehicles.
- Site boundaries for security and protection against vandalism.
- Adequate facilities (toilets, washing areas).
- Clear safety signage and boundary delineation.
- Storage and waste management plans.
- Sufficient and appropriately maintained lighting.
Inspections & Reports
- Regular and thorough inspections of work areas and tools.
- Detailed records of all significant health and safety observations, including any issues needing rectification
- Procedures for recording and reporting any significant hazards, accidents or injuries.
Demolition/Structural Alteration
- Thorough planning of demolition and dismantling operations crucial for preventing injuries or collapses.
- Consideration of the building's materials, prior use and stability.
- Expertise of structural engineers crucial for pre-demolition structural surveys.
- Co-ordination and management of health and safety by a skilled demolition contractor.
- Handling of hazardous materials (eg asbestos) crucial for proper procedures and permits.
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