Guidance & Regulation

Question 1

Whats the name of the RICS publication on executing your professional role safely?

Answer 1

Surveying safely, 2nd edition, Nov 2018

Question 2

What is the purpose of surveying safely?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Is surveying safely RICS regulation or guidance?

Answer 3

Guidance

Question 4

What is the concept of a safe person?

Answer 4

Everyone assumes behavioral responsibility for their own, their colleagues and others health and safety while at work

Question 5

When is an employer required to have a written H&S policy in the UK?

Answer 5

Every business must have a policy for managing health and safety
If the business employers 5 or less people, it can be communicated verbally

Question 6

Can you list 5 H&S regulations that are applicable to a construction project?

Answer 6

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Construction (Design and Management) regulations 2015
Control of substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
Working at height regulations 2005

Question 7

What are the key principles of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Answer 7

Sets out general duties which employers have towards employees and members of the public, and employees have towards themselves and others
Employers are required to carry out risk assessments
Adequate training for staff must be given to to ensure health and safety procedures are understood and adhered to
Adequate welfare is provided for staff