Health and Safety Flashcards
What are some key pieces of legislation you are aware of?
Health and Safety at work act 1974
Building Safety Act 2022
CDM Regulations 2015
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
RICS Surveying Safely GN
Is it a crminal offence to breach H&S at work act 74?
Yes, can be punished with fine/imprisonment or both.
What is PPE?
Protective clothing such as helmets, goggles, etc designed to protect wearer’s body from injury or infection.
What is a hazard?
Something that has the potential to cause you harm. e.g. toxic dust.
What is a risk?
The likelihood of a hazard causing harm e.g. poor weather
When is the most recent Surveying Safely GN effective from?
February 2019
What are some topics mentioned within Surveying Safely?
-Assessment of hazards and risks
-Visiting premises (e.g. HS matters to consider)
-Occupational health and hygiene
-Fire safety
-RICS members’ places of work
Who is responsible for enforcing health and safety regulation?
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
What happened in the case of Suzy Lamplugh?
Suzy was an Estate Agent who after attending a property viewing went missing. Surveying safely establishes guidance on lone working so that to decrease the chances of this tragedy happening again.
What must RICS Regulated Firms provide in terms of HS?
-Safe working environment.
-Safe working equipment.
-Safe systems of work
-Competent staff
What does the HS at work act 74 do?
Places duty on employers to ensure HS and wellbeing of employees and other affected persons is not at risk, so far as reasonably practicable.
What is the basic procedure for a risk assessment?
-Identify risk
-Decide who me be harmed and how
-Evaluate risks and decide on precautions
-Record findings and implement
-Review and update
-Advise all those affected of outcome of assessment and methods of work, or other control measures necessary to minimise or eliminate risk.
What are some ways to ensure personal safety when on inspection?
Take charged mobile phone
Plan escape route
Make diary available to colleagues
Park your car close by and keep keys on you
Make sure you know who you are meeting
Be aware of aggressive occupants and dogs
What is the safe person concept?
Established in RICS GN Surv Safely. Means that each individual assumes individual behavioural responsibility for their own, colleagues and others health and safety while at work.
What is a method statement?
A document that details the way a work task is to be completed and prior approved. Should outline hazards involved and include step by step guide on how to do the job safely. Must detail what control measures have been introduced to ensure safety on everyone undertaking work or affected.