Health and Safety Flashcards
What is the RICS guidance note regarding Health and Safety and what are the key concepts?
Surveying Safely, 2nd edition, 2018 (Effective February 2019)
- Best practice for the management of health and safety for both members and firms
What must RICS registered firms ensure they provide?
Safe Environment
Safe Equipment
Safe Systems
Competent Staff
What is the safe person concept?
Where a member is responsible for themselves and others.
What are the requirements of the Health & Safety at Work 1974 act?
Duty of employer to provide H&S welfare at work of all employees.
Must report injuries
Must undertake and regularly review risk assessments
Define a Hazard?
Anything that has the potential to cause harm
Define a risk?
The likelihood that someone will be harmed
What is the five step approach to risk assessments?
- Hazards
- People
- Risk
- Form
- Review
What is a method statement?
A document that details the way a work task or process is to be completed
When is a written H&S document required?
When a firm employs more than 5 members of staff.
What is the trigger date for reporting injuries in under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR)?
- 7 Days incapacitation, the injury must be reported to the HSE within 15 days of the accident
- All employers must keep a record of all 3 day plus injuries which then must be kept for 3 years
What does the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 relate to and what are the fines?
Gross breaches of a duty of care by a corporate body leading to a persons death.
Unlimited fine, imprisonment and disqualification as a company director.
What property types does the Fire Safety Order 2005 relate to?
Non domestic properties
What are some precautions that could be taken under the Fire Safety Order 2005?
Fire alarms, safe exit routes, evacuation plan, emergency lighting and suitable fire exit doors.
What part of the building regulations is Fire Safety covered in?
Part B
Who is the responsible person in regard to the Fire Safety Order 2005?
The employer / occupier who controls the property or the owner if vacant
What did The Fire Safety Act 2021 follow and what does it relate to?
Hackitt Review 2018
Multi occupied residential buildings
What are some requirements under Fire Safety Act 2021?
- Regular inspections of lifts
- Regular updates of evacuation plans
- Ensuring individual flat doors are compliant
What is an EWS1 form?
Enables a qualified professional to confirm that an external wall system on residential buildings has been assessed for fire safety in line with government guidance
What does EWS stand for?
External Wall System
How long is an EWS1 form valid for?
5 years
What are the main points of criticism regarding EWS1 forms?
Lack of qualified professionals to undertake the work, leaving many unable to secure a form.
