A power point to accompany the Health and safety in Construction booklet.

1. •Health and Safety Welfare
•in Construction

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4. My personal health and safety responsibilities are:
 To work safely.
 Provide and maintain a safe working environment.
 Wear goggles when cutting bricks / blocks.
 Always wear steel toe cap boots
 Keep my work area tidy.
 Work in a manner which is respectful of others
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5. Know the health and safety regulations, roles and
responsibilities
• 1.1 List eight key pieces of Health and Safety Regulations/Legislation
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• • Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA)
• • Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR)
• • Manual Handling Operations Regulations
• • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• • Working at Height Regulations
• • Control of Asbestos Regulations
• • Provision and Use of Work Equipment (PUWER)
• • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• • Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
• • Confined Spaces Regulations

6. • 1.2 List the SIX main responsibilities that employers have under
HASAWA
• A safe working environment
• Adequate staff training
• Health and safety information
• Risk assessment
• Supervision
• PPE.

7. • 1.3 Fill in the remaining four key Employee responsibilities under
HASAW
They must:
• Work safely
• Work in partnership with the
employer
• Report hazards, near misses and
accidents correctly
• Wear PPE.

8. • 1.4 List the THREE roles and responsibilities of the Health and Safety
Executive (HSE)
Roles & Responsibilities:
• Enforcement
• Legislation and advice
• Inspection

9. 1. These three words describe ways in which hazardous substances can enter the body. What does each word mean? Draw
lines to join each word to its definition.
inhalation taking in the hazardous substance through
the mouth
absorption breathing in the hazardous substance
ingestion when the hazardous substance enters the body
through the skin
2. List two of the COSHH regulations and describe the purpose of COSHH.
3. State what the PUWER regulations cover.
4. True or false: the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 cover all work activities in which a person does the lifting
instead of a machine. __True____

10. 5. Which regulations are there to protect you against the consequences of being exposed to high levels of noise, which can lead to
permanent hearing damage?
6. List two duties that an employer must carry out under the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
7. Describe the purpose of HASAWA
8. What does RIDDOR stand for?

11. 1.5 From the list below identify the SIX main sorces of Health and Safety
information:
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) website 
Site notice board
CITB Publications 
British Standards Institute (BSI) 
Asking colleagues
Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) 
Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) 
Institute of Occupational Health and Safety 

12. 1.6 List FOUR circumstances or occurrences that would need to be reported to the
HSE under RIDDOR.
• Answer could include:
• • Deaths
• • Major injury
• • Three day plus injuries (minor injury)
• • Injury to person not at work e.g. member of the public
• • Occupational diseases
• • Dangerous occurrence: a collapse, explosion, fire or collision
• • Gas accidents: any accidental leaks or other incident related to gas
Why is there a requirement for enforcing strict guidance in Health and Safety

13. 1.7 Why is there a requirement for enforcing strict guidance in Health and Safety
Answer could include: Choose one
• To prevent accident, injuries, illnesses
and dangerous occurrences
• To ensure employers are following safe
working practices to prevent accidents,
injuries, illnesses and dangerous
occurrences
• To ensure employers (and employees)
are complying with H&S legislation

14. 1.8 Give examples of why site safety inductions and toolbox talks are carried out.
• Choose two or three from the list below
• Answer could include:
• • To inform employees about risks on site
• • To provide safety updates
• • Risk awareness
• • Health and safety training
• • First aid information and briefings
• • Site information – changes on site etc.

15. Choose two from the list below
1.9 List examples of how your behaviour and actions could effect others.
• • Carelessness (e.g. smoking in a non-smoking area)
• • Accidents (causing one)
• • Dangerous Occurrence (ignoring information or taking short cuts)
• • Poor housekeeping (causing trip hazards, fire hazard etc)
• • Impact on work efficiency, productivity and work programme.

16. 1.10 From the list, choose NINE correct statements relating to the employees responsibilities
under the current legislation and official guidance whilst working at height:
Employees must not attempt working at height unless they are trained and competent. 
Employees must obey all instructions, take note of all signage. 
Employees must conform at all times to the risk assessment and safe system of work/method statement,
including wearing the designated PPE.
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Employees must compile a risk assessment.
Employees must not interfere with any safety barriers, edge protection guard rails and toe boards,
covers nets or all similar precautions.
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Employees must keep working areas and walkways clear tidy and safe. 
Employees must complete an inspection report prior to working at height.
Employees must, where working under the control of another person, report to that person any activity
or defect relating to work at height which they know is likely to endanger themselves or others.
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Employees must use work equipment in accordance with training and instructions. 
Employees must ensure that persons are not passing underneath you or if this is not possible ensure
that all precautions to prevent materials, tools ect.. from falling on them.
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Employees must not misuse or interfere with scaffold. 

17. Identify and list the different job roles and responsibilities of different
personnel you will encounter in construction.
Site Manager Choose six or seven from the list below
• Hiring staff
• Maintaining quality control procedures
• Ensuring site safety by making safety inspections
• Problem solving
• Sourcing materials
• Checking and preparing reports for clients
• Monitoring progress of the project
• Liaising with clients or the client’s representatives to update on progress
• Keeping staff motivated and focussed

18. Safety Manager Choose a few from the following and research using the web-sites
https://resources.workable.com/safety-manager-job-description
https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-a-construction-safety-officer-844595
1 Understand the application of the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 and other legislation relevant to the Companies business.
2 Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and to bring to the attention of the Director responsible for Health and Safety any relevant new legislation.
3 Attend such courses/seminars run by external sources to enable accurate interpretation of legislation to enable implementation within the organisation.
4 Ensure that all “assessments” as required by legislation are conducted and reviewed at relevant intervals and to maintain records of the same.
5 To recommend control measures and advise on the standard of P.P.E. issued to employees.
6 Conduct health and safety inspections and prepare reports of all the company’s operations.
7 Immediately contact the Director responsible for health and safety if situations are found, that in the opinion of the Safety Manager, require immediate rectification or
the stopping of any operation.
8 To notify the Director responsible for health and safety if the corrective action agreed after any workplace inspection is not implemented by the arranged date.
9 To carry out investigations into all accidents and near-miss incidents and to record the findings on the relevant forms.
10 Advise the Company Secretary of all incidents reportable under R.I.D.D.O.R.
11 To arrange Health surveillance as instructed.
12 To highlight areas where training/certification is required to meet the standards imposed by Legislation, Approved Codes of Practice, or H.S.E. guidance.
13 To bring new techniques for improving health, safety and welfare to the attention of the Director responsible for health and safety.
14 To set a personal example by wearing appropriate personal protective clothing/equipment and observing all safety requirements/procedures

19. Project Manager Research from the following web-sites
http://www.project-management-skills.com/project-manager-duties.html
http://www.gla.ac.uk/media/media_26397_en.pdf
http://www.constructionchat.co.uk/articles/project-manager-roles-responsibilities/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_manager
https://jobs.telegraph.co.uk/article/construction-project-manager-job-description/

20. First aiders Research from the following web-sites
http://www.firstaidforfree.com/the-role-and-responsibilities-of-an-emergency-first-aider/
http://www.hse.gov.uk/construction/faq-firstaid.htm

21. Site supervisors Research from the following web-sites
http://www.samsltd.co.uk/responsibilities-site-supervisor/
http://jobdescriptionandresumeexamples.com/construction-site-supervisor-job-description-example/
http://makeitright.org/about/jobs/construction-site-supervisor/

22. Trade operatives: In your own words describe what you think are the
different roles and responsibilities of trade operatives i.e. Bricklayers,
Joiners, Plumbers ect.

23. 2.1 List the major types of Emergencies that could occur in the
workplace:
Choose five or six from the list below
• • Fires
• • Unexploded ordnance
• • Flooding
• • Security alerts
• • Collapse of ground, structure or building
• • Gas escape
• • Chemical spillage/escape
• • Accident
• • Explosion
• • Collisions.
2.2 What is the name of the legislation used for the reporting of accidents?
RIDDOR
Reporting Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations

24. Choose from the list below the FOUR main types of records used in the event of an acciedent or
emergency:
Accident reporting documentation 
First Aid records (accident book) 
Text message
Organisational records and documentation 
Relevant legislation 
Telephone records

25. Why is it important to report accidents and near misses
Research from the following
• http://www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/10994-reporting-
near-misses
• http://www.seton.com/blog/2014/11/why-near-miss-reporting-is-so-
important
• http://uk.nearmiss.dk/knowledge/why-near-miss-reporting/
Lessons can be learned so that similar issues can be avoided
Preventing future accidents
Insurance obligations
Potential problems can be flagged up
Policy and procedures can be reviewed and appropriate plans and actions taken
It can help to inform the way in which Risk Assessments are written.

26. In the table below identify the classification and according to RIDDOR of the conditions listed. Is the condition an
injury (some of which could unfortunately lead to fatalities), an occupational disease or dangerous occurrence in
the workplace.
CONDITION CLASSIFICATION
FALL FROM HEIGHT Dangerous occurrence
BROKEN ARM Injury
VIBRATION WHITE FINGER Injury
UNLABLED BOTTLES Dangerous occurrence
SUN STROKE Dangerous occurrence
SKIN CANCER Occupational disease
SPRAINED ANKLE Injury
DERMATITIS Occupational disease
ASBESTOSIS Occupational disease
TETANUS Injury
TRENCH COLLAPSE Dangerous occurrence
MESOTHELIOMA Occupational disease
ELECTROCUTION Dangerous occurrence
HAND ARM VIBRATION SYDROME Injury
FAULTY WIRING IN STORAGE AREA Dangerous occurrence
SMALL FIRE IN STORAGE AREA Dangerous occurrence
RESPRITORY COLLASPE DUE TO CRUSHING Injury
BURNS Injury
DISLOCATED FINGER Injury
LEPTOSPIROSIS (WEIL’S) Occupational disease
LEGIONELLA Occupational disease

27. In your own words
2.6 State the difference between major and minor injuries and the meaning of a near miss:
• A major injury is
• One that is required under RIDDOR regulations to “be notified immediately
by the quickest practicable means”. Major injuries are listed in Schedule 1
of these Regulations.
A minor injury is One that does not fall into the above description,
something resulting from an accident or incident which can usually be
handled by a competent first aider (including the required follow-on
procedures as necessary), examples could be minor cuts or burns, exposure
to fumes etc.
A near miss is Any incident that did not actually result in an injury but which
could have caused a major injury if it had done so.

28. 2.7 List the key accident trends within the United Kingdom construction industry:
• Statistics - Workplace injury - all industries
• Health and safety statistics
• Accident Statistics – RoSPA
• Statistics - RoSPA
(Hint: You should be able to find these trends from
a web-search of):

29. 2.8 State the effects that common types of accidents and injuries could have on the
employer. Choose three or four from the list below:
Poor company image / loss of reputation
Loss of production
Increased insurance premiums
Loss of future business
Health and Safety Executive investigation
Negative press
Compensation claims from injured party
Closure of site.

30. 2.9 List the authorised personnel who could be involved with
accident and emergency situations.
Choose three or four from the list below:
• First aider
• Emergency responder
• Site supervisor
• Site managers
• Health and safety Executive officer
• Emergency services personnel
• Safety officer

31. 2.10 Identify which of the following are not required for basic first aid kit conforming to
BS58599, higher risk (e.g. construction), and say 5-25 employees – (a medium size kit).
First Aid guidance leaflet - 1 
Contents list - 1 
Nitrile disposable gloves (pair) - 9 
Tweezers - 1
Aspirin - 4
Resuscitation face shield (with one way valve) - 1 
Water resistant plasters (provide blue plasters for
food handlers) - 60
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Medium sterile dressing ( 12cm x 12cm) - 6 

32. 2.10 Identify which of the following are not required for basic first aid kit conforming to
BS58599, higher risk (e.g. construction), and say 5-25 employees – (a medium size kit).
Large sterile dressing (18cm x 18cm) 
Eye pad sterile dressing - 3 
Barrier cream - 1
Finger sterile dressing - 3 
Burns dressing ( 10 cm x 10 cm) 
Triangular bandage - 3 
Conforming bandage (7.5cm wide) - 2 
Alcohol free moist cleansing wipes - 30 

33. 2.10 Identify which of the following are not required for basic first aid kit conforming to
BS58599, higher risk (e.g. construction), and say 5-25 employees – (a medium size kit).
Safety pins - 12 
Adhesive tape (2.5cm wide) - 1 
Foil blanket - 2 
Scissors (suitable for cutting clothing inc. Leather) - 1 
Tourniquet - 2

34. 2.11 Which of the following should be taken
on discovering an accident ?
Send a text message to supervisor
Area made safe 
Call for help (first aider) 
Call emergency services 
Photograph the incident
Follow company procedures 

35. 3.1 List FIVE methods of good housekeeping.
>Answers could include:
• Cleanliness
• Tidiness
• Use of skips and chutes
• Segregation of materials
• Clear access to fire escapes and fire extinguishers.
Why is good housekeeping important?
• Minimise hazards, accidents and wastage.

36. 3.2 What is the purpose of risk assessments
and method statements?
• Answer
• To prevent accidents and injuries.
• • To allow people to work safely by recognising hazards and risks in
advance so that a system of working can be determined which is
appropriate to the tasks involved.

37. Can you list and describe the causes of
accidents in construction?
• Research !!
• http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/news/the-most-common-accidents-
in-the-construction-industry-1916/
• http://www.hse.gov.uk/shatteredlives/industry-construction.htm

38. 3.3 Choose from the following list which EIGHT are
major types of hazards in the workplace
Fires 
Broken equipment
Tripping 
Chemical spills 
Falls from height 

39. 3.3 Choose from the following list which EIGHT are
major types of hazards in the workplace
No welfare facilities
Burns 
Electrical 
Exposure to hazardous substances 
Plant and vehicles 

40. 3.4 Why is it important to report hazards?
Answers could include:
Prevent danger to others
Prevent accidents/injury/dangerous occurrences
Learn from past accidents/occurrences to prevent reoccurrences

41. Identify which of the following methods are
appropriate methods to report hazards?
Hazard and accident book/near miss register 
Updating social media
Follow site/company/organisational procedures 
Writing on the site notice board 
Inform your supervisor 

42. 3.5 State why hazards can be created by
changing circumstances in the workplace.
• Answers could include:
Construction site developments
More or larger plant and vehicles
New intake of work personnel
Periods of extreme weather e.g. flood, wind, heat and snow
New intake of materials.

43. 3.6 How should the following materials be
stored?
• Combustibles (wood, paper, plastics, polystyrene, clothing,
furniture,
rubbish ect.)
Away from naked flame or ignition sources
Store outside or away from immediate structure
under construction
Lidded waste containers or skips

44. • 3.6 Chemicals (e.g. fuels, paints, VOC’s, plastics,
preservations, adhesives)
Away from naked flame or ignition sources
Lockable/secure well ventilated area and signage
Away from direct sunlight
Oxygen cylinders to be stored separately from LPG and
Acetylene cylinders

45. 3.6 Why is it important to store combustibles
and chemicals correctly?
Answer could include:
Legal requirement - substances that are harmful (hazardous) to health
need to be controlled in accordance to COSHH
To prevent accidents and injury through leakage, exposure to,
combustion, explosion, fire, burns etc.