210: Understand how to communicate with others within building services engineering

What is a key power of a health and safety inspector on site

They can arrive unannounced to ensure health and safety law is being implemented.

What is the main role of the Building control officer

To visit the site at different stages and to sign off the work

Who employs the Water inspector and what is their main role?

Employed by the water undertaker to reduce contamination risk in the public water supply.

Who employs the Electrical services inspector and what is their main role

Employed by the local electricity supplier to ensure new installations comply with BS 7671:2018

What right does the Data Protection Act give to an individual?

The right to know what information is held about them and ensure it is handled properly

What is the main law governing equal opportunities and what did it do?

Equality act and it replaced former legislation

What does Health and safety ensure?

Good standards of health and safety at work

What is the main purpose of employment legislation

it regulates the legal relationship between workers, employers and trade unions

What are the main four statutory regulations

Building, Electricity at work, Water supply and Gas safety

What is the purpose of British standards

They offer guidance and act as the minimum standard to comply with regulations

What is the main definition of Codes of practice

Specifies good practice but is not a legal document

What are the consequences of ignoring manufacturer guidance?

The warranty could be void, the installation could be dangerous, and you could be breaking a regulation.