Health and Safety Flashcards

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What is the purpose of the RICS guidance note “Surveying Safely”.

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A set of professional standards that outlines good practice principles for the management of H&S for firms and members.

It introduces concept of a “safe person” where everyone is responsible for surveying safely.

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What are the 3 health affects associated with Asbestos?

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1) Asbestosis
2) Lung Cancer
3) Mesothelioma (cancel in chest / abdomen)

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3
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What are the 3 types of asbestos?

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1) Chrysolite
2) Crocidolite
3) Amosite

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4
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How is Asbestos identified and managed?

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1) Management Surveys
2) Refurb and Demo Survey

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5
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What happens if Asbestos is discovered?

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A licensed firm will either remove or protect it.

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6
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Where is asbestos commonly found in older buildings?

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1) Cement gutters and downpipes
2) Floor and ceiling tiles
3) Corrugated roofs
4) Insulated boards

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What is the name of the regulations the govern asbestos in UK?

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Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

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Are you aware of any professional standards issued by the RICS associated with asbestos?

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Asbestos - 4th Edition - May 2021

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9
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When asbestos is found, what are the different methods for managing the material?

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1) Remove
2) Encapsulate
3) Manage

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What is the purpose of ‘Surveying Safely’?

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The doc. sets our good practice for the management of H&S for RICS regulated firms and members. It encourages the concept of a “Safe Person”.

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Is ‘Surveying Safely” an RICS regulation or Practice Information?

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Practice information .

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What is the concept of a ‘safe person’, as outlined in the RICS Surveying Safely 2018?

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Everyone assumes behavioural responsibility for their own, their colleagues, and others’ health and safety while at work.

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Can you list 5 H&S regulations applicable to a construction project?

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1) Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

2) Management of H&S at Work Regulations 1999

3) Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015

4) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health 2002 (COSHH)

5) Working at Height Regulations 2005

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What is the difference between a risk and hazard?

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1) A risk is the likelihood of an accident happening
2) A hazard is the danger itself.

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You say you have an understanding on asbestos and fire safety having undertaken training? What is your understanding on fire safety and awareness?

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1) Governed by approved document B (Fire Safety)

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16
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What are the different types of fire extinguishers?

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1) Water (red)
2) Foam (cream)
3) Dry powder (blue)
4) Carbon Dioxide (black)
5) Wet Chemical (yellow)

17
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You said you read the RICS surveying safely guidance, can you tell me one of the headings in the guide?

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1) Safe Person Concept

18
Q

What is the safe person concept?

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1) Each individual is responsible for their own H&S, but also the space around them.

19
Q

Other than the safe person concept, what other headings are you aware of?

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1) Personal / Corporate responsibilities

Personal - have skills and knowledge required.

Corporate - Policies, procedures, and training.

20
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H&S at Work Act 1974 - what is the role of the employer?

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1) They must provide a safe working environment
2) Training
3) Insurance
4) Policies & procedures

21
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What is the role of the employees?

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Take reasonable care of their own safety.

To stay up to date with the policies & procedures.

Complete the training provided.

22
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What are CDM regulations about?

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CDM Regulation 2015 - Primary legislation since H&S at Work Act 1974 and aims at improving H&S to those working in Construction, making everyone responsible.

Such as design team, Client, Contractor, employees etc.

23
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When is a project notifiable?

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1) Last longer than 30 days with 20 people
2) Longer than 500 man-days.

24
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What are the 5 points of PPE?

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1) Steel toe cap boots
2) High vis
3) Gloves
4) Hard hat
5) Safety glasses