Health and Safety

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

What are the 3 health affects associated with Asbestos?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What are the 3 types of asbestos?

Answer 3

1) Chrysolite
2) Crocidolite
3) Amosite

Question 4

How is Asbestos identified and managed?

Answer 4

1) Management Surveys
2) Refurb and Demo Survey

Question 5

What happens if Asbestos is discovered?

Answer 5

A licensed firm will either remove or protect it.

Question 6

Where is asbestos commonly found in older buildings?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Asbestos - 4th Edition - May 2021

Question 9

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

Answer 9

1) Remove
2) Encapsulate
3) Manage

Question 10

What is the purpose of ‘Surveying Safely’?

Answer 10

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”.

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Practice information .

Question 12

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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

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

Question 14

What is the difference between a risk and hazard?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

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

Answer 15

1) Governed by approved document B (Fire Safety)

Question 16

What are the different types of fire extinguishers?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

1) Safe Person Concept

Question 18

What is the safe person concept?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

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

Answer 19

1) Personal / Corporate responsibilities

Personal - have skills and knowledge required.

Corporate - Policies, procedures, and training.

Question 20

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

Answer 20

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

Question 21

What is the role of the employees with regards to health and safety?

Answer 21

Take reasonable care of their own safety.

To stay up to date with the policies & procedures.

Complete the training provided.

Question 22

What are CDM regulations about?

Answer 22

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.

Question 23

When is a project notifiable?

Answer 23

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

Question 24

What are the 5 points of PPE?

Answer 24

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