Health and Safety Flashcards
what is ur company’s health n safety policy?
prevent work related injuries and comply with safe systems of work
what health n safety precautions u take before going to site?
what is written in Surveying safely 2nd edition? When is this published and effective? PCRAF
“published on Nov 2018, effective in feb 2019, guidance on personal safety at work
- there are personal responsibilities (joining appropriate training, up to date with relevant info), and corporate responsiblities (provide appropriate insurance) and safe person concept (purpose is to min risk of harm, means an indiviudal take responsiblity of themselves), colleagues’ health and safety)
- assessing hazards and risks of the site
identify the hazards, decide who might be harmed and how, evaluate risks, record the findings, review the assessment
If an RICS member is required to visit premises or construction sites (including refurbishment and demolition), they could be: * exposed to excess noise or vibration * exposed to toxic/hazardous materials * required to drive for extended periods * lone working * working close to vehicles - rics member’s places of work (toilet facilities, clean and safe drinking water, adequater light, emergency arrangements)
- fire safety - emergency exit”
how do you conduct a pre-assessment to identify potential hazards and risk of the site?
CCLOSS”
checklist
1. check how to travel to the site and back ? (own transport or public transport)
2. lone working? (is it safe? Does ur company has your phone numbe recorded?
3. condition of property ( is it a construction site? Any site rules?)
4. occupation - (is the premises occupies? if so, do the occupants know you are coming? are they aggressive or threatening?
5. structural stability
6. sharp objects?”
what is PPE?
personal protective equipment
what is lone working policy in your company?
“1. ensure that my colleagues know my whereabouts
2. always contact my colleagues when I arrived and left the site
3. safety comes first, if there is any potential danger, I can always refused the activity.
4. established a discreet communication protocol”
what is CDM Regulation?
Construction ( Design and Management ) Regulation 2015 latest
what is the purpose of CDM
to outline health, safety and welfare responsibilities of each parties in construction projects
to create safer work place involving construction
what are the responsibilities of contractors under CDM regulations 2015?
ensure that they have done their work safely and in accordance with the safety legislation
main requirements of CDM regulations?
1.firms must review Risk assessments regularly - identify and manage risks associated with construction activities, focusing on eliminating risks where possible
who are contractors
people who carry out construction work on site
H&S - is there any guidance notes apart from surveying safely
for commercial property surveying safely is the main one, however there is another guidance note for reisdential property managers regarding health and safety
‘Health and safety for residential property managers, 1st edition, jan 2016)
what are the regulations you refer to under Health and Safety
The 6 packs
1. Management of Health and Safety at Work
2.PPE at Work
3.Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare
CDM Regulations 2015
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
what is included in ‘ Health and Safety for Residential Property Manager Jan 2016 1st edition
one example, it states the landlord’s responsibilities for BTR such as arrangements on fire safety, lifts, water hygiene, and waste collection
when is health and safety at work act published?
1974
what are the key points in ‘Health and Safety at Work Act 1974’
1.Must report injuries
2.Must record and regularly understake and review risk assessment
3.it also includes health and safety policy where it states where firms with 5 or more employees must have a health and safety risk assessments (5 steps)
Will people get fine/ imprisonment for not complying ‘Health and Safety at Work Act 1974’?
yes
how much is the fine and imprisonment if someone breach the ‘health and safety at Work Act 1974’
for less serious case, fines can reach up to £20,000 per offence
for serious case, unlimited fines can be imposed
imprisonment can be up to 2 years for serious violations of health and safety duties for individuals
what is safe person concept?
ensure that individuals accept responsibility for their own actions
after grenfell tower, what did rics do
advice members that it is important for ownners, landlords and managers have robust fire assessments 全面的火灾评估 for their properties
what cause Grenfell Tower
flammable cladding
what is hazard
hazard refers to anything that could cause harm such as wet floor
what is risk under health and safety
the probability that someone will be harmed is called a risk
5 steps of risk assessment
- idenitfy the hazard present
2.identify people at risk from hazards (contractors, employees, visitors) - evaluate risk which is the likelihood of accidents
- record the findings
5.review the risk assessement regularly
what is in health and safety policy
P DAD 怕打
1. policy setting out organisation’s commitment to h&s
2.details of the oragnisation’s H&S structure (roles and responsibilities)
3. a risk assessment setting the risks within the workplace
4. details of implementation of H&S policy
how do you report injuries
follwoing the Reporting of injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)
what does RIDDOR 2013 say
1.injuries must be reported to HSE within 15 days from the date of accident
2. accident book must be kept for a minimum of 3 years after the injury
3. if an emplyee is absent for more than 3 but less than 7 days, employer does not have to report to HSE but employer must record it internally
what is 7-day absence
starts from the day after the injury
if the person is unable to return to work for over 7 days, employers must report it to HSE under RIDDOR
what is HSE, what do they do
health and safety executive , responsible for the regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare
‘responsible Person’
person who controls the property (tenant if it is occupied, owner if it is vacant)
types of incident reportable under RIDDOR
- Over 7 day absences
2.work-related fatalities - any death resulting form work activity must be reported immediately - serious injuries (fractures) must be reported
what power does HSE inspectors hold
HSE inspectors can enter workplace without prior notice to assess complaince with health and safety regulations
what is asbestos
asbestos is a fibre material which will cause lung cancer if inhaled
touched and untouched
different types of asbestos
white, blue, brown
what is the key legilsation for asbestos
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
which year does control of asbestos regulations effective from
2012
is it a criminal offence to fail to comply with the regulations
yes
what are the obligations under H&S act
2 seperate obligations
1. duty holder - person controlling the property)
2. employer
who should register asbestos
duty holder is responsible for resgistering asbestos in the building and update it regularly according to control of asbestos regulations
how do you confirm there is no asbestos for newly constructed buiding
i will get the architect’s certificate to confirm there is no asbestos in the building
what are the statutory obligations 法定义务 of a commercial property owner?
- asbestos management
- Business rates
3.contamination - EPC
- Fire safety
6.waste management - PLanning
what is included in occupier’s liability act 1957
it states the liability of occupiers or landlord to lawful visitors in their land
there is a duty of care imposed to lawful visitors
in occupier’s liability act 1957 does it covers trespassers?
no
which act covers occupier’s liability act for trespassers?
Occupier’s liability act 1984
any other act you refer to for health and safety if the building has defect?
Defective Premises Act 1972
what is written in section 4 Defective premises act 1972?
Section 4 of this act states that a landlord is responsible for maintaining a property to ensure the safety of tenants or any person who might be affected.
when is equality act published?
Equality Act 2010
which section in equality act involves in your role?
section 20 states the owner or landlord must make reasonable adjustments to prevent disadvantage for disabled people
