Health And Safety

Question 1

What is a hazard

Answer 1

A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm or damage

Question 2

What does risk mean in a risk assessment

Answer 2

It is the likelihood/chance that a hazard will cause harm or damage

Question 3

What does a risk assessment tell you

Answer 3

It tells you what risks are in place and how they should be controlled

Question 4

What are the 5 steps needed to manage risks (risk assessment)

Answer 4

Identify hazards
Assess the risks
Control the risks
Review your findings
Review controls

Question 5

What is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain

Answer 5

Health and safety at work 1974

Question 6

Under the health and safety at work at 1974 what 2 groups do employers have a general duty to?

Answer 6

Employees and members of the public

Question 7

Give an example of risks that particularly affect lone workers

Answer 7

Stress/ mental health
The workplace itself
Violence in the work place
The persons health and suitability to work alone

Question 8

what rics guidance are you aware of regarding health and safety

Answer 8

RICS Surveying safely second edition 2018

Question 9

what is the structure of RICS Surveying safely

Answer 9

1) Personal responsibilities fro RICS members and firms
2) Asssessing Hazards and risks
3) Workplace health and safety
4) Occupational hygeine and health
5)Visiting premises and sites
6)fire safety
7)residential property surveying
8) Procurement and managing of contarcts

Question 10

what are a firms responsibilty to the employee regarding Health and Safety

Answer 10

selection: everyone having, or being capable of developing, the job skills and competence to meet the demands of their work activities

training: including providing knowledge about the potential hazards in a working environment

information: providing staff with information about the risks and control measures associated with their working environment. This information may be generic in nature or it may relate to specific sites

equipment: providing staff with equipment that is suitable for the purposes for which it is intended, and everyone understanding its use and limitations

supervision: supporting staff with clearly defined lines of communication

Question 11

what are an individuals responsibilty regarding Health and Safety

Answer 11

performance: being competent to perform their work safely (including understanding the limits of their competence (skills, knowledge and experience)

control: being able and prepared to work within accepted or designated systems of work

adaptability: being able to recognise and adapt to changing circumstances at all times

vigilance: remaining vigilant, at all times, for their own safety and that of colleagues and others

awareness: being able to recognise their own abilities and limitations and

teamwork: being an effective member of a team.

Question 12

additional risks of being on a construction site

Answer 12

exposure to loud noises

close to heavy machinery and large vehicles

could be working close to fast flowing or deep water

could be sharp items or nails in development projects that could be stood on so

bricks or objects may fall from height so wear a hard hat

Question 13

what is a dynamic risk assessment and when do you do one.

Answer 13

You do it on site as you are inspecting the site and ask questions such as is this still safe to inspect, are there appropriate controls in place, CAN EVERYONE GET TO SAFETY QUICK, lookfor points of exit etc.

Question 14

what is a static risk assessment

Answer 14

Used before you go on site from your desktop, analyse what type of property it is andf if PPE is required. Can we gain access to all areas. Is part of the building derelict and safe to inspect. Who is providing access are the tenants hostile is there any hostile pets. Are there any dangerous or hazardous substances on site.

Even weather will the inspection have to be rearranged due to heavy snow fall for example.

Question 15

are you aware of any other health and safety guidance

Answer 15

HHSRS Housing health and safety rating system

sets out 29 hazards, including damp and mould growth, excess heat or cold, structural collapse, fire safety etc…

Category 1 risk -serious

category 2 risk- less serious

Question 16

what is a “safe person” RICS

Answer 16

relates to an individuals responsibility for their own, their colleagues and other peoples health and safety whilst at work

Question 17

what is the lifespan of PPE

Answer 17

generally depends on the PPE should always replace when the equiptment can no longer properly do its job fo example when the hi vis becomes damaged or steel toe cap boot no longer provides adequate support or protection.

Typically replace every 2-5 years or when manufacturer says so

Question 18

when do you need a written health and safety policy and what does it include

Answer 18

any organisation with more than 5 employees and contains

1)A policy setting out the organisation’s commitment to health and safety (H&S)

2)Details of the organisation’s H&S structure, with roles and responsibilities for organising H&S

3) A risk assessment setting the risks within the workplace and the preventative measures in place

4) Details of the planning, implementation of the H&S policy and control measures

Question 19

what are the 6 pack of health and safety regulations

Answer 19

Management of Health and Safety at Work

Display Screen Equipment

Manual Handling Operations

Personal Protective Equipment at Work

Provision and Use of Work Equipment

Workplace Health, Safety and Welfare

Question 20

What would you need to do if you managed a property where asbestos has been identified?

Answer 20

You must manage the asbestos which has been identified either by removal or by leaving it in place and managing it by way of regular asbestos surveys. An asbestos register must be kept up to date and maintained by the duty holder (depending on the lease and repairing responsibilities this could be the leaseholder or the landlord).

Question 21

What are the 5 steps regarding the management of asbestos?

Answer 21

• Duty holder to assess whether the premises contains asbestos and if so where it is and what condition it is in. If in doubt, materials must be presumed to contain asbestos.
• Assess the risk and produce a plan to manage the asbestos- do any areas need to be encapsulated or removed?
• Produce an asbestos register
• Make the register available to all relevant parties who might disturb it
• Review the register twice a year.

Question 22

13) What is asbestos?

Answer 22

It is an insulating material which causes serious health problems and fatal diseases in the lungs. Left undamaged and undisturbed it poses no risk to health. However, when it is disturbed or damaged it can release very small toxic fibres which can lodge in the lungs and cause illness.

Question 23

You are inspecting an industrial property and see a blue sign, what does this mean?

Answer 23

This represents a mandatory action such as eye protection MUST be worn.

Question 24

You are inspecting an industrial property and see a red sign, what does this mean?

Answer 24

This prohibits actions and also denotes emergency equipment such as a fire extinguisher.

Question 25

You are inspecting an industrial property and see a yellow sign, what does this mean

Answer 25

Warns against hazards such as slippery surfaces.

Question 26

You are inspecting an industrial property and see a green sign, what does this mean

Answer 26

Safe conditions such as safe areas, emergency exits

Question 27

What would you do if an accident occurred on site?

Answer 27

Stop working immediately
Ask site operator to record it
Leave the site as soon as it is safe to do so
On return to office report it to my line manager immediately
Fill out incident report form
Update lone worker spreadsheet
Complete inspection awareness document and update EDRM.