Health and Safety

Question 1

What is the RICS Guidance Note on health and safety in surveying? When was it last updated?

Answer 1

RICS Surveying Safely 2018 2nd edition.

Question 2

In the context of Health & Safety, what do you understand by the term “safe person”?

Answer 2

Someone who is responsible for their own safety along with those around/under them

Question 3

How did you know what PPE to take with you for your inspection at XYZ?

Answer 3

high vis, hard hat, steel cap boots, ear plugs

Question 4

how do you ensure that applicants viewing properties that you are marketing are kept safe during viewings? To what extent is their safety your responsibility?

Answer 4

I ensure that I complete a risk assessment prior to viewings, understand the layout of property etc. I would have a duty of care to them

Question 5

What is public liability insurance?

Answer 5

protects your company against compensation claims against your business

Question 6

What are the three types of Asbestos?

Answer 6

White (most common) - Crysatile
Blue (most deadly)
Brown

Question 7

What is a hazard and what’s a risk?

Answer 7

Hazard is a something which is potentially dangerous

Risk is the likelihood of getting harmed