H&S Flashcards
What is the RICS PS: Surveying Safely (2018)
It sets out the basic, good practice principles for management of H&S at work
Based on the surveying safely principles what must firms provide?
Safe environment, safe equipment, safe systems and competent staff
What is a “safe” person?
An individual is responsible for theirs and their colleagues H&S at work
What are 3 principles of being a “safe” person?
- Consider safe to inspect
- Tell someone where and when you are going to
- Wear appropriate PPE
What is the H&S at work act (1974) ?
A duty to ensure health, safety and welfare at work for all employees
Who polices the H&S at work act?
The H&S executive. Must report injuries and undertake review and risk assessment
What is a risk assessment?
A legal requirement for a company employing 5 or more staff to carry out a H&S risk assessment.
Simple outline: HARPER
Hazards
Advise
Risk
People
Review
Findings
What is a method statement?
Identifies how a task is to be completed
What is an H&S policy document and what does it show/do?
It is a company’s commitment to H&S.
It displays the H&S structure
Risk assessment and preventative measures
Planning and implementation
What is RIDDOR?
Reporting of injuries, diseases, dangerous occurrences regulations (2013)
Trigger date - 7 days incapacitation
Injured report within 15 days
What is asbestos?
An insulating material that can cause health problems. Left untouched = no harm.
There is a statutory duty to manage asbestos in properties - control of asbestos regulation (2012)
What are the types of asbestos?
Brown, white and blue
What are the 2 surveys for asbestos?
Management
Refurbishment and demolish
What are the two legislation and standards relating to asbestos?
- RICS PS: asbestos (2021)
- Control of asbestos regulations (2012)
Who is CBREs HSE?
Dianne Slennet
What is lone-working policy?
- Safety measures: risk assessment
- Risk assessment: employee assess risk
- Communication
- Emergency procedure
What is the building safety act (2022)?
Enhances safety and ensures public have a voice. Based off of Hackett review and got royal assent in April 2022
What are the two legislations relating to fire safety?
- Fire Safety Act (2021)
- Fire Safety Regulations (2022)
What is the fire safety act (2021)?
Following Hackett review (2018), it applies to all residential premises and ensures there is a responsible person to manage, assess and reduce the fire risks
What is legionella? And where does it grow?
It is a bacteria that causes legionnaires disease. It can be found in water.
It’s optimal growth temperature is 32-42 degrees
How can legionella be prevented?
- water temperature control
- prevent stagnation
- chemical disinfection
- water management plan
