Additional H&S Qs

Question 1

Under Surveying Safely 2018 guidance RICS regulated firms must ensure they provide:

Answer 1

• a safe working environment
• safe work equipment
• safe systems of work
• competent staff

Question 2

What does the health and safety at work 1974 state?

Answer 2

Duty to every employer to ensure so far as reasonably practicable, the health safety and welfare at work of all employees

Question 3

PPE at Work Regulations 2022

Answer 3

• Extends the employer duty to ensure provisions of appropriate PPE for employees and contractors to include even those in casual employment.

Question 4

How do you carry out a risk assessment?

Answer 4

1. Identify the hazards present
2. Identify the people at risk from the hazards
3. Evaluate the risk, considering the likely hood and severity of any accidents.
4. Record the findings on a suitable form
5. Review the risk assessment regularly.

Question 5

Written health and safety policy document.

Answer 5

• policy setting out organizations commitment to health and safety
• Details of the organizations H&S structure.
• Risk assessment setting risks within the workplace and prevention measures