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Health and Safety Flashcards

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what is ur company’s health n safety policy?

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prevent work related injuries and comply with safe systems of work

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what health n safety precautions u take before going to site?

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what is written in Surveying safely 2nd edition? When is this published and effective? PCRAF

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“published on Nov 2018, effective in feb 2019, guidance on personal safety at work

  1. 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)
  2. 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
  3. rics member’s places of work (toilet facilities, clean and safe drinking water, adequater light, emergency arrangements)
  4. fire safety - emergency exit”
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how do you conduct a pre-assessment to identify potential hazards and risk of the site?

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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?”

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what is PPE?

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personal protective equipment

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what is lone working policy in your company?

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“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”

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what is CDM Regulation?

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Construction ( Design and Management ) Regulation 2015 latest

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what is the purpose of CDM

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to outline health, safety and welfare responsibilities of each parties in construction projects

to create safer work place involving construction

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what are the responsibilities of contractors under CDM regulations 2015?

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ensure that they have done their work safely and in accordance with the safety legislation

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main requirements of CDM regulations?

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1.firms must review Risk assessments regularly - identify and manage risks associated with construction activities, focusing on eliminating risks where possible

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who are contractors

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people who carry out construction work on site

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H&S - is there any guidance notes apart from surveying safely

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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)

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what are the regulations you refer to under Health and Safety

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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

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what is included in ‘ Health and Safety for Residential Property Manager Jan 2016 1st edition

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one example, it states the landlord’s responsibilities for BTR such as arrangements on fire safety, lifts, water hygiene, and waste collection

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when is health and safety at work act published?

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1974

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what are the key points in ‘Health and Safety at Work Act 1974’

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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)

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Will people get fine/ imprisonment for not complying ‘Health and Safety at Work Act 1974’?

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yes

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how much is the fine and imprisonment if someone breach the ‘health and safety at Work Act 1974’

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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

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what is safe person concept?

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ensure that individuals accept responsibility for their own actions

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20
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after grenfell tower, what did rics do

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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

20
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what cause Grenfell Tower

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flammable cladding

21
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what is hazard

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hazard refers to anything that could cause harm such as wet floor

22
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what is risk under health and safety

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the probability that someone will be harmed is called a risk

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5 steps of risk assessment

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  1. idenitfy the hazard present
    2.identify people at risk from hazards (contractors, employees, visitors)
  2. evaluate risk which is the likelihood of accidents
  3. record the findings
    5.review the risk assessement regularly
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what is in health and safety policy

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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

25
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how do you report injuries

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follwoing the Reporting of injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR)

26
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what does RIDDOR 2013 say

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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

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what is 7-day absence

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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

28
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what is HSE, what do they do

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health and safety executive , responsible for the regulation and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare

29
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‘responsible Person’

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person who controls the property (tenant if it is occupied, owner if it is vacant)

30
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types of incident reportable under RIDDOR

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  1. Over 7 day absences
    2.work-related fatalities - any death resulting form work activity must be reported immediately
  2. serious injuries (fractures) must be reported
31
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what power does HSE inspectors hold

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HSE inspectors can enter workplace without prior notice to assess complaince with health and safety regulations

32
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what is asbestos

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asbestos is a fibre material which will cause lung cancer if inhaled

touched and untouched

33
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different types of asbestos

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white, blue, brown

34
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what is the key legilsation for asbestos

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Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

35
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which year does control of asbestos regulations effective from

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2012

36
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is it a criminal offence to fail to comply with the regulations

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yes

37
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what are the obligations under H&S act

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2 seperate obligations
1. duty holder - person controlling the property)
2. employer

38
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how would you know if there is asbestos in the building before going to the site

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looking at the asbestos register

39
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how do you confirm there is no asbestos for newly constructed buiding

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i will get the architect’s certificate to confirm there is no asbestos in the building

40
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what are the statutory obligations 法定义务 of a commercial property owner?

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  1. asbestos management
  2. Business rates
    3.contamination
  3. EPC
  4. Fire safety
    6.waste management
  5. PLanning
41
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what is included in occupier’s liability act 1957

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it states the liability of occupiers or landlord to lawful visitors in their land

there is a duty of care imposed to lawful visitors

42
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in occupier’s liability act 1957 does it covers trespassers?

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no

43
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which act covers occupier’s liability act for trespassers?

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Occupier’s liability act 1984

44
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any other act you refer to for health and safety if the building has defect?

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Defective Premises Act 1972

45
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what is written in section 4 Defective premises act 1972?

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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.

46
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when is equality act published?

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Equality Act 2010

47
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which section in equality act involves in your role?

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section 20 states the owner or landlord must make reasonable adjustments to prevent disadvantage for disabled people

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