Health and Safety Flashcards
What are the responsibilities of firms and individuals under surveying safely
Firms are responsible for putting in place a framework of rules within which their employees can operate, members individuals are responsible for following those rules competently
What are RICS firms obligated to provide, monitor and maintain
1) safe working environment 2) safe equipment 3) safe systems of work 4) competent staff
what is a process for carrying out a risk assessment
Identify Hazards, determine severity, evaluate risk and precautions, record findings and implement them, review the assessment and update if necessary, advise those affected of the outcome of the assessments and methods of work
What guidance does surveying safely have for managing asbestos
- Management asbestos survey for day to day occupation 2 an asbestos survey prior to commencing work 3. Having carried out survey have an asbestos management plan and training as required
What should a fire safety policy be based on
Competent Advice
Once fire risk has been evaluated and a management plan devised what do you need to do
Prepare a Fire risk management system, this needs to be communicated to affected people and kept up to date
What are the general considerations when procuring a contractor
- Think about what the work will involve 2. Check whether the contractor is competent 3. Provide any relevant information about the property to the contractor.
What should you check before entering scaffolding
That it is dated
What duty is recorded under the H&S at work act 1974
Duty to every employer, so far as is reasonably practical, the health safety and welfare at work of all employees.
Who polices this and what can be the penalties
HSE. Criminal
What is it a legal requirement for any firm of more than 5 employees to do
Have a documented health and safety risk assessment
What is a method statement what doe site contain
It sets out how a task or process is to be completed, it should outline the hazards involved and include a step by step guide, it must also detail which control measures have been introduced to ensure the safety of any affected.
What’s RIDDOR
Reporting of Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995, requires reporting of any injury resulting in over 7 days incapacitation to HSE within 15 days. Info should be kept in an accident book
What does the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act Cover
Breach of duty of care by a cooperate leading to death, penalties range from fines, imprisonment or disqualification as a director
What is the Aim of the Fire Risk Management Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, what does it apply to
Applies to occupier, either L or T of non domestic property, must put in precautions following risk assessment, need record keeping of RA, fire policy and fire procedures, regular review requires, precautions include fire detection, fire fighting systems, fire drills
What is the fire Safety Act 2021?
Response to the Hackitt Review relates to multi let Resi buildings requires responsible people to manage fire risk posed by external walls and common areas
What does the occupiers Liability act 1957 and 1984 do?
1957 act extends liability of occupiers and others caused to lawful visitors as a result of dangers due to the state of the property, or things done or not done there, need to make reasonable efforts, Trespassers are covered by the Occupiers Liability act 1984
What does the defective premises act 1972 act do?
Imposes an obligation to ensure LL to keep building in a safe condition, LL owes a duty of care as is reasonable in the circumstances. Partly amended by the BSA 2022
What is Asbestos, what types are there?
Asbestos in an insulating material which can cause fatal diseases, there are three types amosite, blue and white
