Health and Safety Flashcards
Mentioned in submission
What guidance did the RICS release on good practice principles for the management of health and safety in RICS-regulated firms and for RICS members?
RICS Surveying safely, 2018
According to RICS Surveying safely, 2018, what must all RICS regulated firms ensure they provide?
- Safe working environment
- Safe work equipment
- Safe systems of work
- Competent staff
What is the concept of a ‘safe person’ as outlined in RICS Surveying safely, 2018?
Each individual assumes individual behavioural responsibility for their own, their colleagues’ and others’ health and safety while at work.
Seeks to ensure that individuals accept responsibility for their own actions and they have the tools they need to do their job safely
What new guidance was contained in the 2nd edition of RICS Surveying safely?
Inclusion of advice on mental health and wellbeing
Introduced the concept of a ‘safe person’
What should you consider when undertaking an inspection of a building site?
- Consider precautions and potential hazards/risk assessments
- Sign in an out-of-building construction site and receive a site induction
- Check dated tag if going on scaffolding
- Wear non-slip sole shoes/boots when going up a ladder
What personal protective equipment (PPE) should a surveyor consider wearing?
Depends on what they are:
High visibility jack, protective footwear, hard hat, protective goggles, gloves and ear defenders
What does your company’s Lone Working Procedure say about inspecting sites alone?
- Carry a charged mobile phone
- Tell someone where you are going when you leave the office
- Have a “buddy” as someone you will check in with at the end of the day if you aren’t returning to the office
Mentioned in submission
What is included in Health & Safety at Work, 1974 (as amended)?
- “Duty to every employer to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees”
- Must report injuries and dangerous occurrences
- Must undertake, record, and regularly review a risk assessment
- Detailed Health & Safety information is to be held on-site, usually in the Operations & Maintenance Manual
Who polices the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974?
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
How large does an organisation have to be to carry out a documented health and safety risk assessment?
Firms employing more than 5 staff
What is a hazard in a risk assessment?
Anything that has the potential to cause harm (e.g. a wet floor)
What is a likelihood/probability in a risk assessment?
The risk that someone is harmed (e.g. the risk of fall over on the wet floor)
What are the FIVE steps of a risk assessment?
- Identify hazards present
- Identify people at risk from the hazards e.g. employees, contractors, visitors
- Evaluate the risk, considering the likelihood and severity of any accidents. Existing controls in place should be identified and evaluated
- Record the findings on a suitable form
- Review the risk assessment regularly
What is a method statement?
- Document that details the way a work task or process is to be completed
- Outlines the hazards involved and a step-by-step guide on how to do the job safely
- Details the control measures introduced to ensure the safety of anyone who is affected by the task or process
What documents need to be provided before a contractor can begin their work?
Public liability insurance
What FOUR points must be contained within a companies Health & Safety policy?
- A policy setting out the organisation’s commitment to Health and Safety
- Details of the organisation’s Health and Safety structure, with roles and responsibilities for organising Health and Safety
- A risk assessment setting the risk within the workplace and the preventative measures in place
- Details of the planning, implementation of the Health and Safety Policy and control measures
