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CSCS Key Numbers, Limits and Dates

Thirty flashcards on the figures that come up in construction health and safety: heights, ratios, inspection intervals, noise and vibration values and reporting deadlines. Study material written for practice, not the official test.

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Ladder angle (1 in 4 rule)
Set the foot 1 unit out for every 4 units up, about 75 degrees.
2
Ladder extension above a landing
At least 1 metre (about 5 rungs) above the landing place.
3
Minimum top guard rail height
950 mm.
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Minimum toe board height
150 mm.
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Maximum gap between guard rails
470 mm.
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Scaffold inspection interval
Before first use, then at intervals of no more than 7 days, and after bad weather or alteration.
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Mobile tower height-to-base ratio outdoors
3 to 1 (3.5 to 1 indoors) unless the manufacturer allows more.
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Lifting accessories (slings), thorough examination under LOLER
Every 6 months.
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Equipment used to lift people, thorough examination under LOLER
Every 6 months.
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Other lifting equipment, thorough examination under LOLER
Every 12 months.
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Noise: lower exposure action value
80 dB(A) daily or weekly average. Hearing protection must be made available.
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Noise: upper exposure action value
85 dB(A). Hearing protection must be worn and the area marked.
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Noise: exposure limit value
87 dB(A), taking account of hearing protection.
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Hand-arm vibration: exposure action value
2.5 m/s² A(8).
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Hand-arm vibration: exposure limit value
5 m/s² A(8).
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Site hand tool voltage
110 V from a centre-tapped transformer, with plugs and sockets coloured yellow.
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Blue and red plugs and sockets
Blue is 230 V and red is 400 V.
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RIDDOR: over-7-day injury report deadline
Within 15 days of the accident.
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Accident records, how long to keep
At least 3 years from the date of the last entry.
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Waste transfer note, how long to keep
2 years. Hazardous waste consignment notes are kept for 3 years.
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Bund capacity for oil storage
At least 110 percent of the largest container.
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Employers' liability insurance, minimum cover
£5 million.
23
Written health and safety policy
Required when an employer has 5 or more employees.
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Appeal against an HSE notice
To an employment tribunal within 21 days of service.
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CDM notification threshold (F10)
Over 30 working days with more than 20 workers at once, or over 500 person days.
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CPR: compression depth and rate
5 to 6 cm deep, 100 to 120 compressions a minute.
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Burn first aid
Cool under running water for at least 20 minutes.
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Chemical in the eye
Flush with clean running water for at least 10 minutes.
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RCS workplace exposure limit
0.1 mg/m³ as an 8-hour time-weighted average.
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Fire alarm test frequency
Weekly, using a different call point each time, with a record.
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Gas emergency number (UK)
0800 111 999.

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