Health and Safety Flashcards
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?
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. Occupiers liability act 1984
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
- fire safety training
S,S,C,C,H
(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.
What is the PPE at Work Regulations 2022 ?
Extends the employers duty to ensure provision of appropriate PPE for employees and contractors.
Includes cleaning, security and construction workers
What are the five steps to take if you know Asbestos is within the building?
- Assess whether the premises contains asbestos and if so where, what condition.
- Assess the risk and produce an asbestos management plan
- Produce an asbestos register.
- Make the register available to all relevant parties.
- revie the register regularly (6 monthly)
Statutory obligations of a commercial property owner include?
Asbestos Management
Contamination
Equality Act 2010
EPC
Fire Safety
Legionnaires disease
PAT testing
Waste Management
What are the hierarchy of risk control measures ?
Eliminate the hazard completely
Substitute or reduce the hazard by using something less harmful instead
Isolate or enclose the hazard in a separate working area
Install engineering controls such as barriers and guards
Introduce safe systems of work (SSW) such as a written permit-to-work procedure
Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
Is there anything you would request from a contractor before works commence?
A copy of the contractors Public liability insurance.
What regulation outlines how employees must comply with their duties in H&S work act 1974?
Six Pack H&S Regulation:
Introduced in 1993 - outlining key aspects of H&S Compliance:
- Management of H&S at Work
- Display Screen Equipment
- Manual Handling Operations
- PPE equipment
- Provisions and use of work equipment
- Workplace Health, safety and welfare.
MDMPPW
What other RICS regulation is there for Asbestos and what does it outline?
RICS Professional Statement: Asbestos 2021
- Details common asbestos containing materials
- How to commission an Asbestos survey
- Suggestions on asbestos management plan.
is there any act which outlines the fines towards asbestos - Health and safety offences Act 2008
Outlines a fine of £20,000 for non compliance
OR
12 months imprisonment.
Asbestos containing materials?
Floor tiles
Cement sheets
Ceiling tiles
Lagging
