Health and Safety

Question 1

What is the main documentation regarding Health and Safety?

Answer 1

RICS Surveying Safely Guidance Note, 2nd Edition 2018

Question 2

When did Surveying Safely 2nd Edition come into effect?

Answer 2

February 2019

Question 3

What is included in Surveying Safely?

Answer 3

Safe systems at work, working environment, equipment and competent staff

Question 4

What is included in personal safety in Surveying Safely?

Answer 4

Risk assessing, keeping up-to-date with relevant information, undertaking appropriate training

Question 5

What is a firms responsibility for Surveying Safely?

Answer 5

1. Everyone must be competent to carry out work activities
2. Knowledge and training or hazards must be provided
3. Information regarding risks must be provided
4. Appropriate equipment must be provided
5. Ensuring activities are undertaken safely
6. Instructions must be clear and support given
7. Support staff must be identified
8. PPE must be provided

Question 6

What is an individuals responsibility within Surveying Safely?

Answer 6

1. Be competent to perform their job safely
2. Being prepared
3. Recognise and adapt to changing circumstances
4. Be vigilant
5. Knowing abilities and limitations
6. Be a team player

Question 7

What are potential risks on site?

Answer 7

1. Loud noises and vibrations
2. Hazardous materials
3. Long drives
4. Lone working

Question 8

How would you assess a risk?

Answer 8

1. Identify the hazard
2. Consider who might be harmed and who
3. Evaluate the risks
4. Record findings
5. Review assessment
6. Advise those affected

Question 9

What is the Health and Safety Act 1974?

Answer 9

A duty to ensure health and safety for all employees

Question 10

How police’s the Health and Safety Act?

Answer 10

Health and Safety Executive

Question 11

If you do not follow the Health and Safety Act, what are the penalties?

Answer 11

It is a criminal offence - fines or imprisonment

Question 12

When did the Health and Safety Act include that injuries must be reported?

Answer 12

1995

Question 13

When did it become a part of the act that risk assessment and recording must be undertaken?

Answer 13

1999

Question 14

What is a hazard in the Health and Safety Act 1974?

Answer 14

Anything that might cause harm

Question 15

What is included in the CBRE Lone Working Policy?

Answer 15

1. Keep an up-to-date shared calendar online
2. Keep phone charged
3. Be aware of personal safety
4. Buddy system
5. Check in with security/reception
6. Report any incidents

Question 16

What is the buddy system?

Answer 16

Someone you share your calendar with with times and details of your inspections/site visits, you check in with throughout the day

Question 17

In the event of no contact, what is the CBRE procedure?

Answer 17

1. If no contact 30 minutes after anticipated end, buddy must contact
2. If no response, inform line manager
3. If no response, contact site
4. If no response, contact emergency services and report as ‘missing person’
5. People team must be informed within 24 hours