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Health and Safety Flashcards

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What is the document the RICS have produced in relation to health and safety?

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Surveying Safely 2nd Edition (Nov 2018)

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Can you give me the key components of that? (Surveying Safely)

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  • ‘Safe Person’ concept introduced within the 2nd edition.
  • Assessing hazards and risks (risk management, assessing risk, risk assessments)
  • Places of works (risks relating to building age, location, use etc.)
  • Occupation hygiene (hazardous substances e.g. asbestos, working environment e.g. Lighting)
  • Visiting premises of sites (lone working, condition of the property being visited)
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What is Surveying safely guide about?

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sets out basic, good practice principles for the management of health and safety

  • assessing hazards and risks as well as the concept of managing the risk.
  • health and safety responsibilities at a corporate level and personal level

Also covers

  • places of work (behaviours, new environment)
  • occupational health and safety (work related stress, asbestos)
  • what to do when visiting jobs (travelling to site, lone working)
  • fire safety
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What is the safe working concept?

(‘safe person’)

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Each individual assumes individual responsibility for themselves and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

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What is a risk assessment ?

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Risk assessment is a term used to describe the overall process or method where you:

Identify hazards and risk factors that have the potential to cause harm (hazard identification). …

Determine appropriate ways to eliminate the hazard, or control the risk when the hazard cannot be eliminated (risk control)

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What is a risk ?

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The probability / likelihood that someone will be harmed

E.g. likelihood of someone falling on a wet floor

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What is a hazard ?

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Something that can potentially cause harm.

E.g. wet floor

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What is CDM ?

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The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, also known as CDM Regulations or CDM 2015, which came into force on 6 April 2015, are regulations governing the way construction projects of all sizes and types are planned in the UK

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What are the 5 steps for a risk assessment ? IDERR

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The 5 Steps to Risk Assessment Explained

1: Identify the Hazards.

2: Decide Who Might Be Harmed and How.

3: Evaluate the Risks and Take Action to Prevent Them.

4: Record Your Findings.

5: Review the Risk Assessment.

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What are the Client responsibilities under CDM?

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  • Welfare Facilities are provided.
  • The Principal Designer and Principle Contract carry out their duties.
  • The all duty holders are appointed, i.e. Principal Designer and Principal Contractor.
  • Provide the Principle Designer with the Pre-construction information.
  • Ensure that minimum health and safety standards are maintained on site.
  • Ensure that the Construction Phase health and safety plan is drawn up by the Principal Designer
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What do you need to do before producing a Risk Assessment?

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Identify the risks

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What are the main types of asbestos ?

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  • Chrysotile
  • Amosite
  • Crocidolite
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Where do you get asbestos from?

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It is naturally occurring in the ground and open pit mined

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What is Asbestos ?

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Asbestos is a insulating material which causes serious health problems and fatal diseases.

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When is Asbestos a hazard to health?

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If left undamaged and undisturbed Asbestos is no risk to health.

However, once damaged or disturbed it can release very small toxic fibres which can lodge in lungs and cause illness.

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What Regulations are in force in relation to asbestos ?

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Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

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Under the asbestos regulations, who is the duty holder ?

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The Duty holder is the owner of the premises if vacant or the Tenant if holding a repairing lease

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What are the three most common types of Asbestos known in our industry?

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  • Chrysotile – white
  • Crocidolite- blue
  • Amosite - brown
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What are the key principles of Control of Asbestos Regs ?

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  • All surveyors should have asbestos awareness training.
  • A duty to manage asbestos (identify asbestos, those affected, note the location and condition, repair or remove asbestos, create a management plan to manage exposure risk.
  • It places a duty on employees to follow the rules and procedures and report incidents to the relevant authorities.
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How do you identify Asbestos?

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By knowing the age of a property, you can determine the likelihood of asbestos being used.

I am not an asbestos surveyor to definitively comment on its location and would advise for specialist company to carry out asbestos survey.

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What is the main regulation covering asbestos?

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The Control of Asbestos Regulation 2012

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What is RIDDOR?

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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 is…

the law that requires employers to report and keep record of:

  • work-related accidents which cause deaths
  • work-related accidents which cause certain serious injuries
  • certain ‘dangerous occurrences’ (incidents with the potential to cause harm)
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What is COSHH?

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Control of substances hazardous to health regulations 2002 is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health.

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What are the requirements regarding COSHH ?

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  • identify health hazards;
  • deciding how to prevent harm to health (risk assessment, control measures)
  • training for employees and others;
  • planning for emergencies.
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What is the Health and Safety at Work Act ?

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The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is

-health and safety legislation (Act of UK Parliament)

  • defines the encouragement, regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare within the United Kingdom
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Under the General Principles of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, an Employee should specifically do what?

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  • Take responsible care for their own and other’s safety
  • Follow the training received
  • Cooperate with their employer regarding Health and Safety
  • Tell someone if through a working practice a Health and Safety risk is identified
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What is they key H&S legislation in the UK ?

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Health and safety at work act 1974

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What are the penalties under the H&S act 1974 ?

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  • Unlimited fines
  • Up to 2 years imprisonment(or more for corporate or gross negligence)
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If you set up a firm and there were 5 or more in the firm, what would you need to have in place (health and safety)?

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(H&S Policy and Risk Assessments)

A Health and Safety Policy which sets out the following FOUR points:

  1. policy setting out commitment to H&S
  2. details of organisation H&S structure (incl roles and responsibilities)
  3. risk assessments (risks in work place and preventative measures)
  4. details on planning and implementation of H&S policy and control measures
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What are your individual responsibilities under the H & S at work act 1974 ?

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  • Take responsibility for your own H&S and that of other or anyone in your supervision
  • Co-operate with the employer to minimize risk to self, colleagues and other potentially affected by your act or omissions
  • Report actual or perceived breaches in good time
  • Carry out risk assessments
    Wear PPE that is provided
  • Undertake provided staff training.
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What is the significance of the Health and Safety at work act 1974?

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It provides the legal framework to promote, stimulate and encourage high standards of h&s. It protects employees and the public from work activities.

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What is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

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The Primary piece of legislations covering occupational health and safety in the UK.

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What is the aim of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

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  • To secure the health, safety and wellbeing of all people at work.
  • To protect people against risks from work activities.
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Where would you find Health and Safety information on-site?

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Operational and maintenance manual (O&M)

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What are the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999?

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Requires employers to carry out risk assessments, make arrangements to implement necessary measures, appoint competent people and arrange for appropriate information and training

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What does the Management of Health and Safety at Work act 1999 do?

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Placed a duty on employers to assess and manage risks to their employees and others, arising from work activities.

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What is PPE ?

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Personal Protective Equipment

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What is the definition of PPE ?

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PPE is equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work

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What PPE might you normally take when visiting a building site?

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  • Hi Vis
  • Steel toe cap boots
  • Hard hat
  • Gloves
  • Glasses
40
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What is legionnaires disease ?

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Potentially fatal form of pneumonia cased by legionella bacteria dispersed into the atmosphere. Cause by standing water in pipes.

41
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What is a operation and maintenance manual (O&M) file ?

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a file that contains all the information required for the operation, maintenance, decommissioning and demolition of a building or structure.

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What is the hierarchy of hazard control ?

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Hierarchy of hazard control is a system used in industry to minimize or eliminate exposure to hazards.

  • Elimination - remove hazard
  • Substitution - replace hazard
  • Engineering Controls - isolate people from the hazard
  • Administrative Controls - change how you work
  • PPE - protect people with PPE
43
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How do you define competence ?

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SKATE
* Skills
* Knowledge
* Attitude
* Training
* Experience

44
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What is a control measure ?

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A measure put in place to reduce the potential harm of a task or activity.

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Who is the Health and Safety Executive and what do they do?

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Health and Safety Executive are Britain’s independent regulator for workplace health and safety. It prevents work-related death, injury and ill health.

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What is a Risk/Hazard?

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A Hazard is something that has the potential to cause harm.

A Risk is the chance of something happening which could be a percentage.

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What are the key health and safety regulations you are aware of?

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  • COSHH – Control of Substances Hazardous to Heath 2002
  • RIDDOR – Reporting incidents, diseases and dangerous occurrences regulations 2013
  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
  • PPE Regulations 1992

-Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

  • CDM 2015
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Where is it likely to be found (Asbestos)?

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Mainly 1950-1970’s buildings including concrete roof sheets, tiles, between door frames.

It is carcinogenic and needs to be removed if there is a risk of fibers being released.

If it is not feasible to remove it, it can be encapsulated.

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Who is the duty holder (Asbestos)?

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The owner or anyone who by contract has an obligation for the repair and maintenance of the premises

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What should the duty holder do (Asbestos)?

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Take reasonable steps to determine the location and type of asbestos and make a register and produce a management pan to assess the risk of exposure.

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Can you please expand on your knowledge of RIDDOR 2013 ?

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RIDDOR is the law that requires employers, and other people in charge of work premises, to report and keep records of:

work-related accidents which cause deaths, certain serious injuries, certain industrial diseases; and certain ‘dangerous occurrences’ (incidents with the potential to cause harm)

52
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RICS Guidance note -
sets out

  • basic, good practice principles for the management of health and safety for (firms and members).

-sets out principles for those engaged in the built environment as property professionals and includes health and safety responsibilities

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Give me some examples of the general requirements of the H&S at Work etc. Act that directly apply to you.

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  • adequate training of staff to ensure health and safety procedures are understood and adhered to
  • Adequate welfare provisions for staff at work
  • A safe working environment
  • Suitable provision of relevant information, instruction and supervision
54
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What is the key legislation for asbestos?

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The Control of Asbestos Regulation 2012

  • non compliance is a criminal offence
55
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Can you expand on your knowledge of surveying safely - RICS Guidance Note

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This is the 2nd edition of the Guidance note

  • Safe person concept (each individual takes behavioural responsibility for their own, colleagues and others H&S at work)
  • Personal Responsibility (individuals accept responsibility for actions and have tools to undertake job safely)
  • Assessing hazards and risk (risk A and H&S policy)
  • RICS Members place of work (emergency arrangements and building services)
  • Visiting site and premises (travel arrangements and lone working)
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What must RICS regulated firms ensure they provide in relation to H&S?

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  • Safe working environment
  • Safe work equipment
  • Safe systems of work
  • Competent staff
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What does the H&S at work act 1974 place on employers?

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Places a duty on employers to ensure health, safety and welfare for employees.

  • Must report any injuries and dangerous occurrences
  • Must undertake, record and regularly review risk assessments
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Who is the H&S at work act enforced / policed by?

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Health and Safety Executive

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Where can you find detailed health and safety information?

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In the operations and maintenance manual which is held on-site.

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A document detailing how a particular task or activity will be carried out.

It should detail the possible risks/dangers, a step by step guide on how to do the job safely

It must detail control methods introduced to established to ensure safety of everyone involved.

  • Needed before work commenced, I have sent this forward to BS to review and approve as I don’t have expertise
60
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What is needed before on-site work is approved / can commence?

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  • Method Statement
  • Confirmation of public liability insurance
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What is public liability insurance?

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  • It provides cover if a member of the public claims they have been injured, or their property damaged, because of your business activities.
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What is all risks insurance?

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  • It provides coverage for accidental physical loss or damage that occurs to a property insured during the construction period.
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What is the 6 pack of H&S regulations?

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  1. Management of H&S at work
  2. Display Screen Equipment
  3. Manual Handling Operations
  4. PPE at work
  5. Provision and use of work equipment
  6. Workplace, health safety and welfare
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What is RIDDOR?

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Reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences regulations 1995

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What are the key takeaways of RIDDOR?

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  • trigger date for reporting injuries is over 7 days of incapacitation
  • Must be reported to the HSE within 15 days of accident taking place
  • Employers must keep a record of all 3 day plus injuries
  • Information to be kept in an accident book (kept for min 3 years after accident or injury)
66
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Who is the responsible person under the Fire Risk Management Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005?

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The employer or occupier who controls the property.

If vacant, it is the owner.

67
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Is asbestos a illegal material in the UK?

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Yes,

White asbestos was banned in 1999.

Other forms were banned in 1985.

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What does the Surveying Safely Guidance note say about Asbestos?

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5 steps:

  1. Duty holder must assess whether the premises contains asbestos (where / condition etc)
  2. Assess risk and produce management plan (encapsulating / removal needed?)
  3. Produce an asbestos register
  4. Register available to all who may disturb it
  5. Review regularly (HSE recommend 6 monthly)
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What are the two types of asbestos survey?

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  1. Management (locate, assess and advise during normal occupation and use)
  2. refurbish / demolition survey
    (required for upgrading, refurb or demo) (samples taken and recommendation on management advised)
70
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What does a building require in terms of Asbestos?

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An Asbestos register which must be regularly updated

71
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Are you aware of any other RICS document on Asbestos?

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Asbestos: legal requirements
and best practice for property
professionals and clients (Guidance Note)

Aims to ensure surveyors and their clients adhere to legislation and aims to ensure no one is put at risk of exposure.

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What are CDM regulations?

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Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015.

Policed by HSE

Aim is to improve the management and co-ordination of H&S through all stages of a construction project

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What are the Key parts of the CDM regulations?

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  • 3 main duty holders (Client, Principal Designer, Principal Contractor)
  • Onus on the client to ensure CDM arrangements
74
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What are 3 statutory obligations for a commercial property owner?

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  • Asbestos Management
  • EPC
  • Health and Safety
75
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Who is responsible for H&S in your firm?

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Managers are responsible for assessing and controlling health and safety risks arising from their Team’s work activities.

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What is an asbestos register?

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Forms part of the asbestos management plan and identifies the location and condition of surface containing asbestos materials.

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