Health and Safety Flashcards
What is legionella?
Legionella bacteria are found in natural water systems, e.g. rivers and ponds
What are the different types of asbestos?
White Asbestos (Chrysotile)
Brown Asbestos (Amosite)
Blue Asbestos (Crocidolite)
what is Asbestos?
- Hazardous insulating material found in homes which can result is human diseases.
Different types of asbestos survey?
Management Survey - locate and assess, and advise on it’s management
Refurbishment/Demolition Survey - sample materials suspected of containing asbestos are
What should be included within RAMS?
Identify the steps to be undertaken to carry out a specific activity or task in a safe manner.
Can you tell me an example where you used RAMS?
- On inspection, tenant outlined that they had roof damages from a storm.
- Underwent RAMS before the contractor went onto site.
- The weather conditions were not great, therefore for safety reasons – this was rescheduled.
- Mitigate any risks and safeguarding.
What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?
A. A hazard refers to anything that could cause harm (such as a wet floor)
B. The probability that someone will be harmed is called a risk (such as the risk of falling over on the wet floor)
What is a risk assessment?
The guidance advocated the 6 step approach:
- Identify the hazards present.
- Identify the people at risk from the hazards
- Evaluate the risk and 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.
- Advise all those affected of the outcome of the risk assessment and methods of work and precautions to minimise or eliminate risk
I,I,E,R,,R,A.
What is the key legislation regarding asbestos?
A. The control of asbestos regulations 2012.
What is the Health and Safety at Work 1974
Only UK Act where it is guilty until proven innocent (usually other way around)
Duty to every employer to ensure health, safety, and welfare of all employees
Policed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - fine/imprisonment as penalty
Must report injuries - always included in monthly reports to client too so they are aware (1995 regulation)
Must undertake, record and regularly review a risk assessment
Occupiers Liability Act 1957
Regulates liability of occupiers/landlords for injuries caused to visitors.
Trespassess are covered by the act.
What are the RICS Health ad Safety Surveying Safely Principles 2018?
- Personal responsibilities for RICS members and firms
- Assessing hazards and risks (risk assessment, H&S policy)
- Workplace health and safety (emergency arrangements, building services)
- Occupational hygiene and health (stress, bullying)
- Visiting premises and sites (lone working, PPE)
- Fire safety
- Residential property surveying
- Procurement and management of contractors
PAWO VFRP
RICS Regulated firms must ensure they provide?
- Safe working environment
- Safe Work equipment
- Competent staff
- Concept of a safe person
- How to address fire safely
(some of them)
What is a method statement?
- Details the way a work task or process is to be completed and prior approved
- Outline the hazards involved and includes step by step guide on how to-do the job safely
- Detail which control measures have been introduced to ensure safety.
Public Liability Insurance?
A copy of the contractors all risks and public liability insurance is needed before work is commenced.
