Environmental Awareness in Construction Industry
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Environmental Awareness in Construction Industry

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What is the primary goal of the CITB's Environment and Sustainability policy?

  • To promote sustainable construction practices globally
  • To minimize the environmental impact of the construction industry (correct)
  • To reduce waste and increase recycling in the construction industry
  • To reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2025

    • What is the name of the UK government's strategy to reduce carbon emissions?

  • The Green Deal
  • The Climate Change Act
  • The Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy
  • The Low Carbon Transition Plan (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) Scheme?

  • To promote sustainable construction practices
  • To reduce energy consumption in buildings
  • To encourage organizations to reduce their carbon emissions (correct)
  • To increase recycling in the construction industry

    • What is the name of the international agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions?

    <p>The Paris Agreement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process of reducing the negative impact of an organization's operations on the environment?

    <p>Environmental management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the CITB's Environment and Sustainability policy?

    <p>Implementing sustainable construction practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the UK's Climate Change Act?

    <p>Reducing carbon emissions by 80% by 2050</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)?

    <p>To provide energy audits for large enterprises</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Committee on Climate Change (CCC)?

    <p>To advise the government on climate change policy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS)?

    <p>To cap and trade carbon emissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations?

    <p>To control the use of hazardous substances in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974?

    <p>To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of workers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015?

    <p>To improve health and safety in construction projects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013?

    <p>To report and record workplace accidents and incidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main objective of the Work at Height Regulations 2005?

    <p>To prevent falls from height in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a method of controlling the risks associated with hazardous substances?

    <p>COSHH assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations?

    <p>To reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and other health problems associated with DSE use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a responsibility of the principal contractor under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015?

    <p>To prepare a construction phase plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)?

    <p>To ensure that all work equipment is regularly inspected and maintained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a requirement of the Work at Height Regulations 2005?

    <p>To provide a safe system of work for activities at height</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the Specialist Activities section on the GE700 website?

    <p>Specialist skills and training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Specialist Activities section on the GE700 website?

    <p>Specialist skills and training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Specialist Activities section on the GE700 website primarily cover?

    <p>Specialist skills and training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Specialist Activities section on the GE700 website is mainly concerned with:

    <p>Specialist skills and training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main area of focus in the Specialist Activities section on the GE700 website?

    <p>Specialist skills and training</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find copies of all legislation?

    <p>Legislation.gov.uk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find the Traffic Management Act?

    <p>Legislation.gov.uk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you purchase the chapters of the Code of Practice in hard copy?

    <p>TSO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find the Code of Practice for free download?

    <p>GOV.UK website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find Guidance Note GS6?

    <p>HSE website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find information on reducing risk in temporary traffic management operations?

    <p>HSE publication, Reducing risk in temporary traffic management operations (CIS53)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find the latest information on certification for contractors and subcontractors?

    <p>National Highways website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find the table mentioned in the Code of Practice?

    <p>Inside back cover of the Code of Practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find the Traffic signs manual?

    <p>GOV.UK website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find further information on the Traffic Management Act?

    <p>On the legislation.gov.uk website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you access the chapters of the Code of Practice?

    <p>You can purchase them in hard copy from TSO or freely download them from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find more detailed advice on subjects not covered in the Code of Practice?

    <p>In the Traffic signs manual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find the Code of Practice for free download?

    <p>On the GOV.UK website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find information on reducing risk in temporary traffic management operations?

    <p>In the HSE publication, Reducing risk in temporary traffic management operations (CIS53)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find the latest information on certification for contractors and subcontractors?

    <p>On the National Highways website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find information on the safe use of mobile towers?

    <p>HSE website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which website provides guidance on the use of safety nets for roof work?

    <p>HSE website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find the SG4 guidance document?

    <p>HSE website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which website offers a safety guide for users of telescopic ladders?

    <p>HSE website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find guidance on rescue planning during work at height?

    <p>HSE website</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

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    Environment

    • CITB's (Construction Industry Training Board) e-environment is a collection of resources, including web links, to support environmental awareness and sustainability in the construction industry.
    • The environment is a critical aspect of the construction industry, with climate change, waste, and pollution being major concerns.
    • The construction industry is responsible for 45% of the UK's carbon emissions, with 32% of landfill waste coming from construction, demolition, and excavation.
    • Environmental considerations include biodiversity, air quality, noise, and water pollution.
    • The industry's environmental impact can be reduced through sustainable design, procurement, and construction practices.

    Resources

    • The e-environment resources include web links to organizations such as the Environment Agency, DEFRA, and the UK Green Building Council.
    • These resources provide information on environmental legislation, regulations, and best practices.
    • The resources also cover topics such as sustainable procurement, waste reduction, and energy efficiency.

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    Specialist Activities

    • Lifting Operations: Require a lifting plan, lift supervisor, and a thorough risk assessment to ensure safety.
    • Demolition: Involves dismantling or destroying structures using mechanical or manual means, and requires a site-specific demolition plan.
    • Working at Height: Includes activities such as scaffolding, ladder usage, and rope access, and necessitates a thorough risk assessment and harnessing of safety equipment.
    • Confined Spaces: Defined as enclosed or partially enclosed spaces with limited access, and require a permit-to-work system, risk assessment, and atmospheric testing.
    • Asbestos Removal: Involves the removal of asbestos-containing materials, and requires a licensed contractor, risk assessment, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
    • Electrical Work: Encompasses tasks such as wiring, installations, and repairs, and demands a thorough risk assessment, lock-off procedures, and trained personnel.
    • Underground Services: Includes activities such as excavation, cable laying, and pipe installation, and requires a thorough risk assessment, cable detection, and marking of underground services.
    • Scaffolding: Involves the construction of temporary structures to facilitate access, and necessitates a thorough risk assessment, scaffolding inspection, and qualified personnel.
    • HVAC and Refrigeration: Includes tasks such as installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems, and demands a thorough risk assessment, PPE, and trained personnel.
    • Tower Cranes: Requires a thorough risk assessment, crane inspection, and trained operators to ensure safe operation.

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    Environment

    • The Environmental Protection Act 1990 provides a framework for environmental protection in the UK
    • The Act introduces the concept of "duty of care" which applies to anyone who produces, imports, keeps, treats, or disposes of controlled waste
    • The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 protects wildlife, wild plants, and natural habitats
    • The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 provides a right of access to open countryside and registered common land
    • The Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) Regulations 2009 implement the EU's Environmental Liability Directive

    Specialist Activities

    • Asbestos is a hazardous substance that can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer and mesothelioma
    • The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 require dutyholders to identify and manage asbestos risks in non-domestic premises
    • The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 regulate the use of ionising radiation in the workplace
    • The Diving at Work Regulations 1997 apply to diving operations, including recreational and commercial diving
    • The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 require employers to ensure that lifting equipment is properly maintained and used correctly

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    1. What is the main purpose of the Environmental Protection Act 1990? A) To regulate the use of asbestos in the workplace B) To provide a framework for environmental protection in the UK C) To protect wildlife and natural habitats D) To implement the EU's Environmental Liability Directive

    Answer: B) To provide a framework for environmental protection in the UK

    1. What is the concept introduced by the Environmental Protection Act 1990? A) Duty of care B) Environmental liability C) Asbestos management D) Wildlife protection

    Answer: A) Duty of care

    1. What is the main purpose of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981? A) To regulate the use of ionising radiation in the workplace B) To protect wildlife, wild plants, and natural habitats C) To provide a right of access to open countryside D) To manage asbestos risks in non-domestic premises

    Answer: B) To protect wildlife, wild plants, and natural habitats

    1. What is the purpose of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000? A) To regulate diving operations in the workplace B) To provide a right of access to open countryside and registered common land C) To implement the EU's Environmental Liability Directive D) To manage lifting equipment in the workplace

    Answer: B) To provide a right of access to open countryside and registered common land

    1. What is the main purpose of the Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) Regulations 2009? A) To regulate the use of asbestos in the workplace B) To implement the EU's Environmental Liability Directive C) To protect wildlife and natural habitats D) To manage asbestos risks in non-domestic premises

    Answer: B) To implement the EU's Environmental Liability Directive

    1. What is the hazardous substance that can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer and mesothelioma? A) Ionising radiation B) Asbestos C) Lifting equipment D) Diving equipment

    Answer: B) Asbestos

    1. What is the main purpose of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012? A) To regulate the use of ionising radiation in the workplace B) To require dutyholders to identify and manage asbestos risks in non-domestic premises C) To protect wildlife and natural habitats D) To manage lifting equipment in the workplace

    Answer: B) To require dutyholders to identify and manage asbestos risks in non-domestic premises

    1. What is the main purpose of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017? A) To regulate the use of asbestos in the workplace B) To regulate the use of ionising radiation in the workplace C) To protect wildlife and natural habitats D) To manage asbestos risks in non-domestic premises

    Answer: B) To regulate the use of ionising radiation in the workplace

    1. What is the main purpose of the Diving at Work Regulations 1997? A) To regulate the use of asbestos in the workplace B) To regulate diving operations, including recreational and commercial diving C) To protect wildlife and natural habitats D) To manage lifting equipment in the workplace

    Answer: B) To regulate diving operations, including recreational and commercial diving

    1. What is the main purpose of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998? A) To regulate the use of asbestos in the workplace B) To require employers to ensure that lifting equipment is properly maintained and used correctly C) To protect wildlife and natural habitats D) To manage asbestos risks in non-domestic premises

    Answer: B) To require employers to ensure that lifting equipment is properly maintained and used correctly

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    • Feedback:* Website provides links to CITB's GE700 companion content, specifically focusing on environmental and specialist activities, supporting health and safety training.

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    Environmental (E) Environment

    • The Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England.
    • The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is the primary legislation governing environmental issues in the UK.
    • The Climate Change Act 2008 sets a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050.

    Specialist Activities (F) Specialist Activities

    • The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) are a set of regulations governing health and safety in construction projects.
    • The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 provide guidance on controlling hazardous substances in the workplace.
    • The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) regulate the use of work equipment, ensuring it is safe and suitable for use.

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    Government Resources

    • Government website provides information on working on roads and highways safely
    • Legislation.gov.uk website has information on the Traffic Management Act
    • Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy website has chapters for download on traffic management
    • GOV.UK website has Code of Practice for download

    Traffic Management Guidance

    • Chapter 8 of Traffic signs manual provides detailed advice on traffic management
    • Guidance Note GS6 on HSE website provides further information
    • HSE publication CIS53 provides information on reducing risk in temporary traffic management operations
    • Safety at street works and road works: a Code of Practice (2013) provides further information

    Code of Practice and Appendices

    • Code of Practice has a table on the inside back cover (also in Appendix F)
    • Appendices A-F are based on Crown copyright diagrams from Safety at street works and road works: a Code of Practice (2013)

    Certification and Updates

    • National Highways website has information on certification for contractors and subcontractors
    • HSE website has updates on traffic management guidance

    Government Resources

    • Government website provides information on working on roads and highways safely
    • Legislation.gov.uk website has information on the Traffic Management Act
    • Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy website has chapters for download on traffic management
    • GOV.UK website has Code of Practice for download

    Traffic Management Guidance

    • Chapter 8 of Traffic signs manual provides detailed advice on traffic management
    • Guidance Note GS6 on HSE website provides further information
    • HSE publication CIS53 provides information on reducing risk in temporary traffic management operations
    • Safety at street works and road works: a Code of Practice (2013) provides further information

    Code of Practice and Appendices

    • Code of Practice has a table on the inside back cover (also in Appendix F)
    • Appendices A-F are based on Crown copyright diagrams from Safety at street works and road works: a Code of Practice (2013)

    Certification and Updates

    • National Highways website has information on certification for contractors and subcontractors
    • HSE website has updates on traffic management guidance

    Mobile Towers and Ladders

    • Information on the safe use of mobile towers can be found on designated websites.
    • Guidance on the use of safety nets for roof work is available on the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) website.

    Ladder Safety

    • Performance and effectiveness of ladder stability devices can be researched on the HSE website.

    Work at Height Guidance

    • The SG4 guidance document is a valuable resource for work at height planning.
    • Telescopic ladder users can find a safety guide on the HSE website.

    Scaffold Inspection and Training

    • Scaffold inspection qualifications information can be accessed on the CISRS (Construction Industry Scaffolders Record Scheme) website.
    • UK-recognized training schemes within the scaffolding industry are detailed on the CISRS website.

    Low-Level Access and Rescue Planning

    • Low-level access equipment and training information is available on the PASMA (Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers Association) website.
    • Guidance on rescue planning during work at height can be found on the HSE website.

    Health and Safety Resources

    • The Health and Safety Executive's step-by-step guide is a valuable resource for workplaces.

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    This quiz covers the importance of environmental awareness and sustainability in the construction industry, including climate change, waste, and pollution. It also looks at the industry's impact on the environment and its responsibilities.

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