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*EP APC Health and Safety Flashcards

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Why is health and safety so important?

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Important because of legislation and company policy.

Important for my own protection and others.

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What do you know about the RICS Surveying Safely 2018?

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Effective 2019

Sets out good practice principles for the management of health and safety for RICS-regulated firms and RICS members.

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What is the structure of the RICS Surveying Safely 2018?

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  1. Personal Responsibilities for RICS Members and Firms
  2. Assessing hazards and risks
  3. Workplace Health and Safety
  4. Occupational Hygiene and Health
  5. Visiting premises and sites
  6. Fire safety
  7. Residential property surveying
  8. Procurement and management of contractors
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What are the lone working procedures at your firm?

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RESEARCH AWH

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What do you know about the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974?

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Legislation to enforce a duty on employers to protect employees Health and Safety at work.

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What is your company’s Health and Safety policy?

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RESEARCH HANDBOOK

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What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive?

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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety. It prevents work-related death, injury and ill health.

Polices the Health and Safety Act 1974.

Provides best practice and health and safety guidance.

Can give out fines or imprisonment.

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What is the 5-step approach to a health and safety risk assessment?

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  1. Identify the hazards present.
  2. Identify the people at risk.
  3. Evaluate the risk, considering the likelihood and severity of accidents.
  4. Record the findings.
  5. Review the risk assessment regularly.
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What additional safety measures have you undertaken during the pandemic?

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Prior to an inspection we send email which states if anyone has been diagnosed with Covid-19 within the past 10 days not to attend the viewing.

It also requests information of any other health and safety information that may be relevant.

I take a face mast, gloves and hand sanitiser to inspections.

I ensure I stay 2 meters from other people while inspecting.

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What is Personal Protective Equipment?

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Equipment to keep you safe at work:

  1. high visibility jacket
  2. protective footwear
  3. hard hat
  4. protective goggles
  5. gloves
  6. ear defenders

+ COVID-19 protection

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Why do you sign in and out of a site?

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To ensure people know you are on site, and at the end of the day the log will be checked to confirm that all who were on site have safely left.

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What are hazards?

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A hazard is a source or a situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, damage to the environment

A hazardous material is harmful to health.

Such materials include:

  • Asbestos
  • Lead piping / lead paint
  • Radon Gas
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What do you do if you find hazardous materials on site?

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I would recommend a specialist report and make appropriate assumptions.

Check contents of an Asbestos report / register.

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What are the three types of Asbestos?

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Brown (amosite) – banned 1985

Blue (crocidolite) – banned 1985

White (Chrysotile) – banned 1999

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What does HSE website say about Asbestos?

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It advised that Asbestos can be found in any building built before the year 2000 (houses, factories, offices, schools, hospitals etc) and causes around 5,000 deaths per year.

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What is the key asbestos legislation?

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The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

  • non compliance is a criminal offence
  • provides obligations to the duty holder and employer
  • duty holder is the owner of the premise if vacant or a tenant if holding a repairing lease.
  • duty holder must undertake a risk assessment
  • all work is to be done by a licensed contractor
  • asbestos register must be produced and kept up to date
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Where is Asbestos usually found?

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As picturised in the RICS Surveying Safely 2018, Asbestos can be found in many places.

Examples include:

  • roof sheeting and tiles
  • pipe lagging
  • insulation
  • textured coatings and paints
  • cement
  • guttering and drainpipes
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What are the two types of Asbestos Survey?

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  1. Management
    = locates, assess and advises management
  2. Refurbishment / demolition survey
    = samples taken and advise on management
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What is the Fire Risk Management Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005?

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Risk assessment for fire prevention in non-domestic properties

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How would you prepare for visiting a site?

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As mentioned in Surveying Safely 2018:

Carry out due diligence beforehand and undertake personal risk assessment of site.

Think about travelling to site, lone working, condition of property, occupation, what activity is carried out, site rules & Covid-19 requirements.

Bring PPE and COVID PPE

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What are the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) regulations 2015?

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Aim is to improve management and coordination of health and safety during all stages of a construction project

Duty holders are: the client, principal designer and principal contractor - onus is on the client.

Criminal offence - policed by the HSE

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What is a ‘safe person’?

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Someone who takes responsibility for their own, their colleague’s and other’s health and safety while at work.

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Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, who is a duty holder?

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The dutyholder is the owner of the domestic common premises or the person or organisation that has clear responsibility for the maintenance or repair of domestic common premises,.

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What are the 5 steps a duty holder must take in relation to asbestos?

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  1. Assess location and condition
  2. Assess risk and create an asbestos management plan
  3. Produce an asbestos register
  4. Make the register available to all who may disturb it
  5. Review register regularly (HSE recommends every 6 months)
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What is an asbestos register?

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An asbestos register is a document that outlines all the asbestos containing materials (ACMs) within a building.

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Where is asbestos removed to?

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All ACMs and asbestos contaminated waste must be disposed of to an Environment Agency licensed asbestos landfill site, carried by vehicles marked with hazardous waste signage.

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Who can remove asbestos?

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  1. Licensed contractors
    - held on a register with HSE
  2. Non-licensed contractors
    - can only remove certain asbestos i.e. cement panels
    - work must be carried out in accordance with HSE and they must be trained
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What fines are associated with asbestos?

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Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008

  • £20,000 and possibility of 12 month imprisonment
  • more serious offences can be tried in higher courts where there is no limit on fines
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What are reasonable fire precaution measures?

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  • fire detection & warning alarm system
  • fire fighting equipment
  • safe exit routes
  • evacuation plan
  • suitable fire doors
  • emergency lighting & signage
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Key points of the Fire Safety Act 2021?

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The Fire Safety Act 2021 was a product of the Fire Safety Bill, following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017. It amends the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (Fire Safety Order).

For buildings covered by the Fire Safety Act 2021, the provisions of the Fire Safety Order are extended to include the:

  • Structure
  • External walls of the building, e.g., cladding, balconies, front doors and windows
  • Common parts
  • Doors between the individual premises

Under the amendments, all Responsible Persons will be required to assess, manage and reduce fire risk associated with the above elements of a building.

The Fire and Rescue Service will be able to take enforcement action against Responsible Persons who do not comply with the new legislative requirements.

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What does the Fire Safety Act 2021 require?

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Regular inspections of lifts

Up to date evacuation plans

Suitable fire safety instructions for residents

Where external walls have unsafe cladding, individual flat entrances must have doors up to current standards

Duty holders for multi-occupied residential buildings must manage & reduce the risk of fire.

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When is an EWS1 form required?

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  1. 6 storeys +
    - if cladding is on the building
    - if balconies stack vertically and are made from combustible material
  2. 5 - 6 storeys
    - significant amount of cladding (1/4 of building)
    - there are ACM panels
    - if balconies stack vertically and made from combustible material
  3. 4 or less
    - ACM panels on the building
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aAny new RICS guidance on valuers and cladding?

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RICS Guidance Note: Valuation of Properties in multi-storey, multi-occupancy residential buildings with cladding (2021)

  • provides criteria to help a valuer decide whether particular buildings need an EWS1 form
  • however, valuers must always follow clients/lenders instructions
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What is an EWS1 form?

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External Wall System - a set way for a building owner to confirm to valuers and lenders that an external wall system or attachments, such as a balcony, on buildings containing flats has been assessed by a suitable expert.

Designed to be used for residential properties of any height i.e. blocks of flats, student accommodation.

Not designed for use for hotels.

Allows a “qualified professional” to confirm that an external wall system on residential buildings has been assessed for safety, in line with government guidance.

Considers:

  • the height of building
  • type of cladding & how much
  • presence of balconies & combustible material
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How long are EW1 forms valid for?

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Each EWS1 form is valid for an entire block/ building. Each block will require it’s own EWS form. It is valid for five years

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Why is an EWS1 form needed?

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Delivers assurance to lenders, valuers, buyers, residents and sellers.

It’s purpose is to ensure a valuation can be provided for mortgage purposes for a property with an external wall system.

Only used for a valuer & lender in determining if remediation costs affect valuer.

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What happens if an EWS1 form identifies remedial work?

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A valuer would need to take this into consideration.

A valuation will only be possible if there is clarity on the cost of remedial work and a timeline for works to be completed.

Lenders are unlikely to lend until remedial work is done.

Could result in a ‘nil valuation’ but that doesn’t mean its worthless, just that the lender requires further information.

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What risks to assess when inspecting?

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  1. structural stability
  2. sharp objects
  3. roofs
  4. slip and trip hazards
  5. working at height
  6. ACMs
  7. contamination
39
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What has happened since the Grenfell Tower tragedy?

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Hackett review was completed which made recommendations on the regulatory system for the future.

  • Fire Safety Act (2021)
  • Building Safety Bill (2021)
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What are RICS firms obligated to provide in terms of H&S?

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  1. a safe working environment
  2. safe work equipment
  3. safe systems of work
  4. competent staff
41
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What’s the difference between a risk and a hazard?

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Hazard = something that can cause harm

Risk = the likelihood of something cause harm.

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What’s a deleterious material?

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The term ‘deleterious materials’ is a broad one, encompassing not only materials that are dangerous to health or which are the causes of failures in buildings, but increasingly, materials which are environmentally damaging.

  • Asbestos
    • Blue is considered the most hazardous - baned 1985
  • Alumina Cement
    • Popular 50s-70s - prone to loss of strength
  • Composite cladding
    • Fire hazard
  • calcium chloride additive
    • banned 1977 - accelerating admixture which cause corrosion of embedded metals
43
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What is the Building Safety Bill?

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Part of the reform to give residents and homeowners more rights, powers and protection.

Set out a clear pathway on how residential buildings should be constructed, maintained and made safe.

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What are the risks/hazards associated with lone working?

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Falling/tripping.
Other people.

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When is a H&S policy needed?

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If a company has more than 5 employees.

46
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Are you aware of any new RICS guidance on asbestos?

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RICS Guidance Note on Asbestos 2021

Intended to assist RICS members and firms in their duties, to ensure they and their clients company with UK legislation.

Property professionals are legally required to recognise and accept their personal responsibility under the
duty of care requirement of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to manage and control asbestos related risks. They also have a general ethical duty to ensure that the advice they give is morally and legally
sound

47
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What must employers do under the H&S at Work Act 1974?

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Employers must undertake risk assessments which are recorded and kept under review.

Employers must report injuries and dangerous occurrences.

Must have a H&S policy.

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What do you need to get for new build properties in relation to asbestos?

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A certificate from the architect saying no asbestos material has been used.

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Under Surveying Safely 2018, what is the hierarchy of risk control?

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  1. Elimination
  2. Substitution
  3. Engineering Controls
  4. Administrative controls
  5. PPE
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What are the ‘Six Pack’ of H&S regulations?

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The ‘six-pack’ is the name given to the half-dozen most widely quoted sets of health and safety regulations.

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What are the 6 ‘Six Pack’ regulations?

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  1. Management of health and safety at work
  2. Display screen equipment
  3. Manual handling operations
  4. PPE at work
  5. Provision and use of work equipment
  6. Workplace health, safety and welfare
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What does a H&S Policy contain?

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  1. Organisations commitment to H&S
  2. Details of H&S structure, roles and responsibilities
  3. Risk assessment of risks in workplace
  4. Planning and control methods in place.
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What did you learning in your H&S training?

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The training covered both mine and my firms duties in relation to H&S.

Employer:

  • provide safe equipment and work environment
  • have and display H&S policy

Me:

  • be a ‘safe person’
  • assess what PPE is needed
  • assess safety prior to visiting a site as per Surveying Safely
54
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What is the time frame for reporting injuries to HSE?

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Report within 15 days, keep record of 3 day plus injuries, keep records for 3 years

55
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What new guidance was contained in the 2nd edition of RICS Surveying safely (2)?

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  • Inclusion of advice of mental health and wellbeing
  • Introduced the concept of a ‘safe person’
56
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What is included in Health & Safety at Work, 1974 (as amended) (4)?

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  • “Duty to every employer to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees”
  • Must report injuries and dangerous occurrences (1995 regulations)
  • Must undertake, record and regularly review a risk assessment (1999 regulations)
  • Detailed Health & Safety information is to be held on site, usually in the Operations & Maintenance Manual
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What is a likelihood/probability in a risk assessment?

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The risk that someone is harmed (e.g. the risk of fall over on the wet floor)

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What is a method statement (definition, purpose, changes recorded)?

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  • Document that details the way a work task or process is to be completed
  • Outlines the hazards involved and a step by step guide on how to do the job safely
  • Details the control measures introduced to ensure the safety of anyone who is affected by the task or process
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What FOUR points must be contained within a companies Health & Safety policy (4, C, S, R, P/I)?

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  1. A policy setting out the organisations commitment to Health and Safety
  2. Details of the organisation’s Health and Safety structure, with roles and responsibilities for organising Health and Safety
  3. A risk assessment setting the risk within the workplace and the preventative measures in place
  4. Details of the planning, implementation of the Health and Safety Policy and control measures
60
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What section of the Building Regulations deals with fire safety?

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Part B

61
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What was the Hackitt Review (led by, reported, what it covered/name, outcome)?

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  • Led by Dame Judith Hackitt, reported in May 2018
  • Independent Review of Building Regulation and Fire Safety, called “Building a Safer Future”
  • Made over 50 recommendations for changes to ensure a more robust regulatory system
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Provide some of the examples of recommendations made under the Hackitt Review (U, N, I, C)?

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  • Upgrading building standards and guidance
  • New regulatory body (a single joint competent authority) to regulate and check fire and structural safety in high rise residential building
  • Involving residents in fire safety procedures
  • Clear responsibilities for on-going life safety management for buildings
63
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What was banned in September 2018 to improve fire safety?

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The use of combustible cladding on residential buildings over 18 metres tall

64
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What are the International Fire Safety Standards (IFSS)?

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Provides globally consistent, high-level principles for fire safety in the design, construction and management of building

65
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What action did the RICS take following the Grenfell Tower fire (produced what/purpose, worked with, advised who, issued what, provided what)?

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  • Produce an impartial Fire Safety Guide to highlight the responsibilities of landlords and tenants in keeping their properties safe
  • Worked with other bodies to provide advice and support to the Government
  • Advised members of the importance of owners, landlords and managers having robust fire assessments for their properties
  • Issued guidance on existing high-rise buildings fire safety in October 2017
  • Provided the government with evidence to assess the effectiveness of the Fire Safety Order 2005
66
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How long does someone have to be incapacitated for to be required to report it under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, 1995 (RIDDOR)?

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7 days incapacitation

67
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How quickly do injuries need to be reported to the HSE under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, 1995 (RIDDOR)?

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15 days from the date of the accident

68
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How serious does an injury need to be in order for an employer to have to keep a record of it under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, 1995 (RIDDOR)?

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3-day plus injuries must be recorded in an accident book

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How long must the accident book be kept after an occupational accident or injury?

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Minimum of 3 years

70
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Who does the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 place a duty on?

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Those who are in occupation or in control of premises (e.g. landlords)

71
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What does the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 require those who are in occupation or control of premises to do?

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Imposes a common duty of care to lawful visitors, that they will be reasonably safe in using the premises

72
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Do those in occupation or in control of premises owe a duty of care to trespassers?

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They are covered under the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1984

73
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What does the Defective Premises Act 1972 require of the landlord?

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Landlord owes a duty of care to all those who might reasonably be expected to be affected by defects in the property

74
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Who are the THREE main duty holders under the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) Regulations, 2015?

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  • Client
  • Principal Designer
  • Principal Contractor
75
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Who has responsibilities for Health and Safety (4)?

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You, your employer, building owners, occupiers and managing agents

76
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How would you recognise asbestos in a building?
What guidance is available?
Where is it likely to be located in a building/what would imply presence?

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  • Can be found anywhere within a building
  • Unlikely to be present in building constructed prior to 1999
  • Diagram contained in RICS Surveying Safely, 2018 showing the likely places that asbestos can be located in properties
  • Often used as lagging around pipework for fire retardant purposes, partition walls, roof sheets, flooring
  • White dust implies the presence of asbestos
77
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What would you do if you were inspecting a property and you discovered asbestos (2)?

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  • Document and photograph the location of the asbestos
  • Inform the client and ensure that the asbestos register is updated
78
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What document did the government announce in April 2020 with regards to the changes to building safety, and what did it introduce (3), and in response to what?

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  • Introduction of the Fire Safety Bill
  • Mandatory sprinkler systems and consistent wayfinding signage in all new high-rise blocks of flats over 11m tall
  • £1 billion fund for removing unsafe cladding from high-rise buildings in the budget
  • Naming building owners who have been slow to act in removing unsafe ACM cladding
  • Response to the Building a Safer Future consultation
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What is RIDDOR?

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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995

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What does RIDDOR say about Covid?

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  • if someone contacts or dies of covid in a workplace you should report it to HSE
81
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Who is the HSWA 1974 policed by?

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HSE

82
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What is legionella?

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Legionella bacteria are found naturally in freshwater environments, like lakes and streams. The bacteria can become a health concern when they grow and spread in human-made building water systems like:​

Showerheads and sink faucets​

Hot water tanks and heaters​

Large, complex plumbing systems

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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

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COSHH is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health and includes nanomaterials. You can prevent or reduce workers’ exposure to hazardous substances by:

  • finding out what the health hazards are;
  • deciding how to prevent harm to health (risk assessment);
  • providing control measures to reduce harm to health;
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Electric/Gas Regulations

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85
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Work at Height Regulations

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The purpose of The Work at Height Regulations 2005 is to prevent death and injury caused by a fall from height

Employers and those in control of any work at height activity must make sure work is properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent people.

This includes using the right type of equipment for working at height.

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Legionnaires Disease

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Duties under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) extend to risks from legionella bacteria, which may arise from work activities.

As an employer, or a person in control of the premises, you are responsible for health and safety and need to take the right precautions to reduce the risks of exposure to legionella. You must understand how to:

identify and assess sources of risk
manage any risks
prevent or control any risks
keep and maintain the correct records
carry out any other duties you may have

87
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What are the health risks associated with Giant Hogweed?

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In short - the sap of giant hogweed can cause burns. It contains furocoumarin, which makes skin extremely sensitive to sunlight (phytophotodermatitis). If the sap gets onto your skin, then you are exposed to sun, your skin can blister badly and blistering can recur over months and even years.

88
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what are the key client responsibilties under CDM Regs (

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  • Ensure work can be carried out without risks to health or safety
  • Make sure welfare facilities are provided
  • Ensure that arrangements are maintained and reviewed throughout the project
  • Ensure that the health and safety file complies with CDM
  • Take reasonable steps to ensure that the principal designer and principal contractor comply with their duties.
  • Provide the health and safety file to any person who acquires the structure.
  • Where a project is notifiable, the client must give notice in writing to the HSE.

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