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HEALTHHEALTHSAFETY andSAFETY and

ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENT

Mandatory Competency –Level 2

www.iqsa.info

Ramesh Palikila MRICS

QS

DavisLangdon


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PROJECT INTRODUCTIONPROJECT INTRODUCTION

Extent of Project Extent of Project

Where we are working Where we are working

ZERO tolerance policy ZERO tolerance policy

Commitment to ZERO incident Commitment to ZERO incident

Site Rules Site Rules


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ZEROZERO INJURIES.INJURIES.

ZEROZERO PROPERTY DAMAGE.PROPERTY DAMAGE.

ZEROZERO ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS.ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS.

THIS GOAL CAN ONLY BE ACHIEVED WITH THETHIS GOAL CAN ONLY BE ACHIEVED WITH THE

COOPERATION AND THE COMMITMENT OF THECOOPERATION AND THE COMMITMENT OF THEWORKFORCE, SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT.WORKFORCE, SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT.

““THIS IS ALL OF USTHIS IS ALL OF US””!!!!!!


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Client and Legal Requirements

Client Health, Safety, Security andEnvironmental ManagementSystem

U.A.E Ministry of Labour andSocial Affairs, Federal Law No 8,

Year 1980 Ministerial Order No 32 – 1982

Abu Dhabi Municipalities, Health &Safety Codes of Practice forConstruction Projects

UK Health and Safety at Work Act

1974 UK Management of Health and

Safety at Work Regulations 1999

UK Construction, Design andManagement Regulations 2007

UK Health and Safety Executive,

“Successful Health and SafetyManagement” HSG65

UK Control of Substances Hazardto Health Regulations 2002

UK Controlling Noise at WorkRegulations 2005

UK Workplace (Health, Safety andWelfare) Regulations 1992

UK Government, Health and Safety(First Aid) Regulations 1981

UK Working at Height Regulations2005

UK Provision and Use of WorkEquipment Regulations 1998

UK Manual Handling OperationsRegulations 1992

UK Lifting Operations and LiftingEquipment Regulations (LOLER)1998

UK Personal Protective Equipmentat Work Regulations 1992

UK Confined Spaces Regulations1997

UK Health & Safety (Safety Signsand Signals) Regulations 1996

UK British Standard, BS 5973Code of Practice for Access andWorking Scaffolds in Steel

OHSAS 18001:1999

ISO 14001


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Security Security

Security for areas and facilities Security for areas and facilities Gate passes (site access)Gate passes (site access) Security control and reports Security control and reports Only enter and leave the site throughOnly enter and leave the site through

approved entrances approved entrances Violation of security rules will lead toViolation of security rules will lead to

disciplinary action disciplinary action

Personnel Identification Personnel Identification

Photo identification/badges/stickers Photo identification/badges/stickers


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Only enter or leavethrough the main gate

Get your photograph taken to

apply for gate pass/permit

Receive your security permit

Report lost permitsimmediately

Do not use other peoplespermits

SITE ACCESS SITE ACCESS

Wear permit whileinside the project

area


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Training Training

Orientation prior to start work Orientation prior to start work Proof of training to be carried at ALL times Proof of training to be carried at ALL times

Contractor Induction Contractor Induction

Contractor EHS TrainingContractor EHS Training programme programme


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Site Rules Site Rules ……

Construction EHS Plan Construction EHS Plan

Pre Job Meeting Job Safety Assessment (JSA) Method Statement Procedures


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Construction Equipment and Tools Construction Equipment and Tools Proper and sufficient tools Proper and sufficient tools Homemade tools not allowed Homemade tools not allowed

Inspections of constructionInspections of construction

equipment equipment Third party inspections Third party inspections

inspection of records andinspection of records and

equipment equipment approval before allowed approval before allowed on site on site


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Cleanliness and Drainage of Site Cleanliness and Drainage of Site Work area cleanliness Work area cleanliness Adequate drainage system Adequate drainage system

Waste management system Waste management system Segregation at source Segregation at source Approved Method of Disposal Approved Method of Disposal

Proof of Correct Disposal Proof of Correct Disposal

Pollution Pollution Prevent contamination of Water,Prevent contamination of Water,

Soil, & the air.Soil, & the air. (e.g. oil and dust)(e.g. oil and dust)


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Lubrication and Fuel Lubrication and Fuel

Storage and disposal Storage and disposal

Materials Storage Materials Storage Material Inspection Report Material Inspection Report

Hazardous material Hazardous material Storage Storage Inventory Inventory

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

Fire Protection Fire Protection Adequate fire Adequate fire - - watches/fire protections watches/fire protections


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Work Site Location & Access Roads Work Site Location & Access Roads

“ “ SIGNED SIGNED ” ” system of trafficsystem of trafficmanagement management

Maximum speed limits Maximum speed limits

Adhere to boundary limits of Adhere to boundary limits of Access roads Access roads

Parking areas Parking areas

Storage areas Storage areas Construction areas Construction areas


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Documentation Documentation Certification of Competence Certification of Competence Records Records

Hand held 2 Hand held 2 - - way Radios permittedway Radios permittedwith approval with approval


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Keep everyone focusedon SAFETY

Understand the rules

Follow the rules!!!

Daily toolbox talks and

Safety Task Assignment'sSafety Task Assignment'sSTA’s (Reinforce HSE)

Enforce SAFETY whileundertaking work

Conduct audits & inspection andidentify hazards in the workplace

And Correct them in time

GO HOME SAFELY

Objectives Objectives Of Rules Of Rules

PPE?


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PERSONAL PROTECTIVEPERSONAL PROTECTIVEEQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT

Safety glass, side shields, hard hats, safety boots Safety glass, side shields, hard hats, safety boots Eye/ear protection, welding shields, prescriptionEye/ear protection, welding shields, prescriptionglasses glasses


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HEARING PROTECTION HEARING PROTECTION

You should wear ear plugs or ear muffs You should wear ear plugs or ear muffs if the noise is > 85 dB(A) and safety signs are in place if the noise is > 85 dB(A) and safety signs are in place

high noise is emitted in the area; or high noise is emitted in the area; or

noise levels are uncomfortable for you noise levels are uncomfortable for you

TIP

If you have to raise your voice to be heardthen it is too noisy


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Your head

Your eyes

Your hands

Your feet Your ears

Protect Yourself

Remember, alwayswear your PPE to

protect

YOURSELF!!!


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VEHICLES/MOBILE EQUIPMENTVEHICLES/MOBILE EQUIPMENT

Do vehicleinspectionson a daily

basis

Adhere to speedlimits and traffic

signs

Daily vehicles inspection Daily vehicles inspection First aid kit First aid kit

Speed limits Speed limits

Seatbelts Seatbelts

Give way to heavy equipment Give way to heavy equipment


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INJURY MANAGEMENT PROCEDUREINJURY MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE

Any injury, no matter how minor,Any injury, no matter how minor,shall be reported to your Supervisorshall be reported to your Supervisor

Injured person going to first aidInjured person going to first aidstation to be accompanied bystation to be accompanied by

Supervisor Supervisor If the injury requires more than FirstIf the injury requires more than First

aid and the injured person is mobileaid and the injured person is mobile– – e.g. Deep cut requiring stitches e.g. Deep cut requiring stitches

Supervisor the accompany IP toSupervisor the accompany IP toMedical Center.Medical Center.

Supervisor must ensure that theSupervisor must ensure that theinjured person receives the requiredinjured person receives the requiredtreatment treatment


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INJURY MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE INJURY MANAGEMENT PROCEDURE

If a person is injured in such a manner thatIf a person is injured in such a manner thatthe supervisor and First Aid person are notthe supervisor and First Aid person are notsure about the severitysure about the severity – – Supervisor toSupervisor tocontact the emergency services contact the emergency services The emergency services will assess theThe emergency services will assess theextent and treatment.extent and treatment.

In to event of serious injury requiring urgentIn to event of serious injury requiring urgentmedical treatmentmedical treatment – – e.g. fracture or suspected internal injuriese.g. fracture or suspected internal injuries - - DO NOT MOVE the Injured PersonDO NOT MOVE the Injured Person - -

Contact Emergency servicesContact Emergency services 999 999 They will respond and deal with the injured personThey will respond and deal with the injured personin the best possible mannerin the best possible manner

Inform supervision and the HSE DeptInform supervision and the HSE Dept


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EMERGENCY PROCEDURESEMERGENCY PROCEDURES

In case of emergency raise alarm

Await instructions

Do not

run stay calm Walk quickly to assemblyPoint which is located at !!!!

Stop work when alarm is sounded

Turn off all equipment

In case of alarm

FIREFIRE


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FIRE FIRE

Causes of fire and explosion includes:

•

Smoking around flammable or explosive materialsand improper dispose of cigarettes butts

• Sparks generated by hot work

• Sparks resulting from metallic objects bangingtogether

• Dropping containers of volatile substances

• Sparks caused by dropping tools

• Faults in electrical equipment

• Static electricity

• Mixing incompatible substances because of wrongly

labelled containers; and

• Hazardous substance spills

FIREFIR


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FIRE FIR

Classes of Fire Classes of Fire Free burning Free burning Flammable liquids Flammable liquids Vehicles, plants andVehicles, plants andequipment equipment Live electrical equipment Live electrical equipment


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Fire Fighting

Basic Rules for Firefighting Basic Rules for Firefighting Call for assistanceCall for assistance FIRST FIRST

Only fight a fire in the initial stageOnly fight a fire in the initial stageand only if you have been trainedand only if you have been trainedin use of fire extinguisher in use of fire extinguisher

Do not attempt if risk of injury Do not attempt if risk of injury

General General All fires to be reported All fires to be reported

Checks on firefighting equipment Checks on firefighting equipment

Used fire extinguishes to beUsed fire extinguishes to bereplaced replaced

Fire watch duties andFire watch duties andresponsibilities and emergencyresponsibilities and emergencynumbers numbers

Emergency Phone 999

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &


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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH &HYGIENE HYGIENE

Heat Stress Heat Stress Loss of body fluids Loss of body fluids

Drink plenty of cool water Drink plenty of cool water

Control of electrolytes Control of electrolytes

Protection from the Sun Protection from the Sun Sunscreen Sunscreen

Correct clothing Correct clothing

Wide brim and neck protection Wide brim and neck protection



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Hygiene Hygiene Wash hands before Eating Wash hands before Eating Wash hands after using the toilet Wash hands after using the toilet

Even minor injuries can develop into serious, ifEven minor injuries can develop into serious, ifnot looked after not looked after

Non Non - - Smoking Policy Smoking Policy SMOKING is permitted in designated areas only SMOKING is permitted in designated areas only No smoking inside the vehicles No smoking inside the vehicles



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Working with Fibrous Material Working with Fibrous Material

Do not work with material containingDo not work with material containingAsbestos Asbestos

Make use of a suitable dust mask whenMake use of a suitable dust mask whenworking with other fibrous material toworking with other fibrous material toprevent inhalation.prevent inhalation.

Wear any other PPE required for theWear any other PPE required for thetask task

Hand Tools andHand Tools and


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Hand Tools and a d oo s a dElectrical Equipment Electrical Equipment

All electrical tools and

equipment must beinspected, tested and

tagged

HOMEMADE TOOLSSTRICKLY NOT

ALLOWED

Damaged cables

can kill YOU…

Return broken ordamaged tools to Store

Make sure they are notdamaged correct inspection

colour

Unsafe tools can

injured or kill


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Manual Handling Manual Handling

Don’t lift withyour body

Use yourLegs

Look whereyou are going

Get help if heavy loads

Know theweight


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Access to work area to be kept clear Access to work area to be kept clear

Normal Walkways must be clear ofNormal Walkways must be clear ofrocks and the like rocks and the like

Clear away rubbish regularly Clear away rubbish regularly

– – do not allow it to build up do not allow it to build up

Keep your work area clean Keep your work area clean

Put unused material back inPut unused material back indesignated area designated area

Clean up spills Clean up spills

HOUSEKEEPING HOUSEKEEPING


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HOUSEKEEPING

Keepwalkway clear oftripping hazards

Remove all nails from

wood

Regularly remove rubbishfrom site

A tidy site is a safe site

Poor housekeeping delays thework

Poor housekeeping causes accidents and injuries


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HOT WORK

HOT WORK - means any work whereheat or sparks may be generated – making it possible to ignite flammableliquids, vapours, gases.

This work includes: This work includes:

•• Welding Welding

•• Cutting Cutting

•• Grinding Grinding •• Chipping Chipping

•• Use of electrical equipment Use of electrical equipment

•• Use of petrol/diesel engines Use of petrol/diesel engines

Hot Work permit will be required Hot Work permit will be required

Fire protection prior to starting work Fire protection prior to starting work

Protection for existing plant andProtection for existing plant andequipment equipment

Fire Check will be conducted after theFire Check will be conducted after the

completion of work (for 1 hour)completion of work (for 1 hour)

WORKING AT HEIGHTS (WAH)WORKING AT HEIGHTS (WAH)


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All operatives will undertake training forAll operatives will undertake training forWAH WAH

Working at Heights of over 2m HARNESSWorking at Heights of over 2m HARNESSshall be provided shall be provided

Lanyards to be tied off to suitable anchorLanyards to be tied off to suitable anchorpoint point

Shock absorberShock absorber / / restraining lanyards arerestraining lanyards arerequired as identified in the applicable riskrequired as identified in the applicable riskassessment assessment

Dual lanyards to be issued with harness Dual lanyards to be issued with harness Visually inspect lanyards, harness,Visually inspect lanyards, harness,

carabiner for proper color code carabiner for proper color code

Tie off point must be strong enough andTie off point must be strong enough andabove the person above the person

Safety harness must be used in elevatedSafety harness must be used in elevatedwork platforms and man work platforms and man - - baskets baskets

To violate the site 100% tie off program isTo violate the site 100% tie off program isvery serious HSE violation and will resultvery serious HSE violation and will resultdisciplinary action disciplinary action

WORKING AT HEIGHTS (WAH) WORKING AT HEIGHTS (WAH) WORK PLATFORM / SCAFFOLDS WORK PLATFORM / SCAFFOLDS

LADDERSLADDERS


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LADDERS LADDERS

Check for defects and for correct inspection tag Check for defects and for correct inspection tag

Must project at least 1m above the platform Must project at least 1m above the platform

Must be tied off at the top Must be tied off at the top

Must have anti skid footing Must have anti skid footing

4:1 height/base ratio 4:1 height/base ratio Do not stand on top Do not stand on top

2 rungs 2 rungs

LADDERSLADDERS


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LADDERS LADDERS

Only approved ladders to be used forOnly approved ladders to be used for

electrical work electrical work

8888Portable METAL LADDERS or timberladders with metal fittings must not

be used where there is a risk ofcontact with electricity.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES


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YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

Always check the last inspection date on the“Inspection” tag.

Inspection must be done every 7 days byScaffold Inspector.

Ensure that the Safe Working Load (SWL) ofthe scaffold is not exceeded.

If you detect any faults with a scaffold, even

if it has a valid "Inspection Tag“report the problem to your supervisor

Your supervisor shall report it to the AuthorisedInspector immediately.

Never alter scaffolding unless you are anauthorized scaffolder.

SCAFFTAG

DO NOT

USE

SCAFFOLD

SCAFFTAGErection and Inspection Record

LOCATION

Ref. No

Date Erected

Requested by

Built by

Name of competent person

Signature

Scaffold to be used for

Light Duty

Medium Duty

Heavy Duty


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Platforms must havehandrails and kickboards

Only authorised

scaffolder allowed toalter scaffold

Do not use scaffold

without proper tag

Scaffolding must be on foot plateand secure footings

Be Careful

Lifting and Swinging Loads


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Lifting and Swinging Loads

EXCAVATION WORKSEXCAVATION WORKS


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Shoring, sloping or stepping prevents

collapse

Obtain a excavationpermit

Stay away from movingmachinery

Guardrails and proper accessrequired

Spoil piled 1m from edge preventsinjury

BARRICADESBARRICADES


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BARRICADES BARRICADES

Danger tape is to be used for its intended purpose Danger tape is to be used for its intended purpose Yellow and Black tape means caution Yellow and Black tape means caution Red and Black tape means DANGER Red and Black tape means DANGER - - KEEP OUT KEEP OUT

Danger tape shall not be used to protect from a fall hazard.Danger tape shall not be used to protect from a fall hazard.Only a rigid barricade Only a rigid barricade should be used e.g. scaffold poles withshould be used e.g. scaffold poles withtop rail, mid top rail, mid - - rail rail

Set up barriers or barricades around the edges of the excavation.

Place warning signs to warn people of the excavation.

Divert traffic away from the excavation area

Install flashing amber lights for night-time warning.

CONFINED SPACE REQUIREMENTS/PERMITSCONFINED SPACE REQUIREMENTS/PERMITS


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CONFINED SPACE REQUIREMENTS/PERMITS CONFINED SPACE REQUIREMENTS/PERMITS

Confined space entry is defined as any vessel or closedConfined space entry is defined as any vessel or closedspace at normal atmospheric pressure, other than normalspace at normal atmospheric pressure, other than normal

workplace, having restricted means of entry and exit workplace, having restricted means of entry and exit

Oxygen concentrations below 19.5% or above 22% underOxygen concentrations below 19.5% or above 22% under

normal atmospheric pressure normal atmospheric pressure

Must have confined space training prior to entering aMust have confined space training prior to entering aconfined space confined space

RadiationRadiation


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Radiation Radiation

All work areas must be

barricaded with caution signsreading “Caution-RadiationArea” or “Caution – Radiography in Progress”.

Radiographic personnel musterect a barricade so that itdoes not exceed specificlimits.

Do not enter the radiationarea

CHEMICALS


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CHEMICALS

CHEMICALSCHEMICALS - - MSDS MSDS

Recognize and identify hazardousRecognize and identify hazardous

substances or chemicals bysubstances or chemicals bymarkings on data sheets andmarkings on data sheets andproduct labels product labels

All chemicals brought on projectAll chemicals brought on projectsite to have MSDS sheets site to have MSDS sheets

MSDS must be availableMSDS must be availableelectronically or in hard copy electronically or in hard copy

MSDS sheets are kept in HSEMSDS sheets are kept in HSEdepartment office department office

MSDS sheets will tell you whatMSDS sheets will tell you what

kind of PPE you need to wearkind of PPE you need to wearwhile working with chemical while working with chemical

All containers need to be labeledAll containers need to be labeledas to the contents as to the contents

Make sure you know the Safe Work Procedure for theMake sure you know the Safe Work Procedure for thesubstances use substances use

WARNING SIGNS


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WARNING SIGNS


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COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERSCOMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS


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COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS

– Do Not Store gas bottles in a closed vehicles

Why is SAFETY so important to ME?


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Why is SAFETY so important to ME?

GO HOME SAFE

• I do not get hurt at work

• I get paid for doing my job well

• I get to GO HOME SAFE

AFTER WORK


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Get plenty of restGet plenty of rest

Eat wellEat well

Arrive at work refreshed Arrive at work refreshed

ThinkThink SAFETY SAFETY outsideoutside

the job after work the job after work

RELAX RELAX

AFTER WORK

WORKERS ACCOMODATION


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THE CONDITIONS OF WORKERS ACCOMODATIONThe United Arab Emirates

The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs

The Administration of Labor Inspection, The Health and Safety Section

1st. The Location

2nd. The Building

3rd. Bedrooms

4th. The Kitchen and the Dining Hall

5th. WCs

6th. General Hygiene

7th. Safety

8th. First Aid

9th. Drinking Water

10th. The Electricity

11th. Entertainment Rooms

Prepared by the Health and Safety Section – Abu Dhabi

APC Questions will be based on following: Health and Safety


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Level 1 :1. Legal, practical and regulatory requirements

2. Health and safety processes and guidelines3. Personal safety on site and in the office

4. Procedures imposed by law

5. The impact on health and safety of Design Construction processes

6. Building maintenance7. Employment of staff

Level 2 :

8 Obtaining formal health and safety qualifications including first aid, industry specific or nationally recognisedQualifications9. Being involved with specific roles and responsibilities within the various regulations

Model APC Questions : Health and Safety


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