Health and Safety Flashcards
What guidance did the RICS release on good practice principals for the management of health and safety in RICS regulated firms and for RICS members?
RICS Surveying safely, 2018
What is the structure of RICS Surveying safely, 2018?
Personal responsibilities for RICS members and firms
Assessing hazards and risks
Workplace health and safety
Occupational hygiene and health
Visiting premises and sites
Fire safety
Residential property surveying
Procurement and management of contractors
According to RICS Surveying safely, 2018, what must all RICS regulated firms ensure they provide?
Safe working environment
Safe work equipment
Safe systems of work
Competent staff
What is the concept of a ‘safe person’, as outlined in RICS Surveying safely, 2018?
Each individual assumes individual behavioural responsibility for their own, their colleagues’ and others’ health and safety while at work.
Seeks to ensure that individuals accept responsibility for their own actions and they have the tools they need to do their job safely
What new guidance was contained in the 2nd edition of RICS Surveying safely?
- Inclusion of advice of mental health and wellbeing
- Introduced the concept of a ‘safe person
What should you consider when undertaking an inspection of a building site?
Consider precautions and potential hazards/risk assessments
Sign in an out of building construction site and receive a site induction
Check dated tag if going on scaffolding
Wear non-slip sole shoes/boots when going up a ladder
What personal protective equipment (PPE) should a surveyor consider wearing?
High visibility jack, protective footwear, hard hat, protective goggles, gloves and ear defenders
What does you companies Lone Working Procedure say about inspecting sites alone?
Our section tends not to allow loan working. Only time is when there is no requirement to enter a property, possibly to check if a property has been demolished or removed. But we always require to check in when finished if not returning to office.
What is included in Health & Safety at Work, 1974 (as amended)?
“Duty to very employer to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees”
Must report injuries and dangerous occurrences
Must undertake, record and regularly review a risk assessment
Detailed Health & Safety information is to be held on site, usually in the Operations & Maintenance Manual
Who polices the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974?
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
How large does an organisation have to be to carry out a documented health and safety risk assessment?
Firms employing more than 5 staff
What is a hazard in a risk assessment?
Anything that has the potential to cause harm (e.g. a wet floor)
What is a likelihood/probability in a risk assessment?
The risk that someone is harmed (e.g. the risk of fall over on the wet floor)
What are then FIVE steps of a risk assessment?
Identify hazards present
Identify people at risk from the hazards e.g. employees, contractors, visitors
Evaluate the risk, considering 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
What is a method statement?
Document that details the way a work task or process is to be completed
Outlines the hazards involved and a step by step guide on how to do the job safely
Details the control measures introduced to ensure the safety of anyone who is affected by the task or process
