H&S Flashcards
Key areas of advice Surveying Safely
Safe working environment
Safe working equipment
Safe systems of work
Competent staff
Safe person
Up to date personal & corporate responsibilities
Structure of Surveying Safely?
- Responsibilities
- Assessing hazards & risks
- Workplace H&S
- Occupational hygiene & health
- Visiting premises & sites
- Fire safety
- Surveying
- Procurement & management
Who polices H&S at Work ‘74
Health & Safety Executive. Criminal offence, fines & imprisonment
What’s a risk assessment
Legal req.:
Identify hazards
Identify people at risk
Evaluate risk
Record findings
Review the risk
Advise those affected
What’s a method statement
Doc that details way a work task is to be completed
Outlines hazards
Step by step guide
Details control measures
Six pack of H&S regs?
Management of H&S at work
Display screen equip
Manual handling operations
PPE
Work equipment
Workplace H,S&W
Outline Fire Safety Act ‘21
Following Hackitt Review
Came into effect Jan 23
- all premises
- fire risk assessments
- responsible person
- enforcement action
- additional reqs blocks 11m & 18m
- lift inspecs
- fire safety instructions
What is Building Safety Act ‘22
Enhance building safety
Ensure residents have stronger voice
Implements elements of Hackitt Review
What is in the Building Safety Act ‘22
(High rises)
Accountability
Duties (construction & occupation)
Contribution
Enforcement
Materials
New Homes Ombudsman Scheme
What buildings can EWS1 forms apply to
Block of flats
Student accommodation
Assisted living & care homes
HMOs
Mixed use blocks with resi
Types of asbestos?
Brown
Blue
White
Two types of asbestos survey?
- Management survey
- Refurbishment / demolition survey
Five steps for Asbestos?
- Assess presence / condition
- Assess risk & A management plan
- Register
- Make it available
- Review regularly (6mth)
Fines for asbestos? Who polices it
Max £20k, possible 12 months imprisonment
Health & Safety Offences Act ‘08
Asbestos guidance?
RICS PROF STAND - Asbestos 2021
