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Health and Safety (Level 2) Flashcards

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What health & safety legislation are you aware of?

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The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
 The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992
The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

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How do you ensure that you comply with this legislation?

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What are the penalties under current health & safety legislation?

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Section 33 of the HSWA outlines the sentencing guidelines for breaches in health and safety. For cases tried in a magistrates court, organisations can be expected to pay anywhere between £5,000 to £20,000. However for cases that are tried in Crown Court, fines are unlimited.

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Is it a criminal offence to breach the H&S at Work Act 1974?

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Imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years, or a fine, or both. An offence under the existing statutory provisions for which no other penalty is specified.

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Tell me about your employer’s health & safety policy?

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What are your health & safety duties as an individual surveyor?

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Report actual or perceived health & safety breaches in good time

Carry out a personal risk assessment and report any perceived, potential or actual risks to your employer

Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Undertake staff training

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What guidance does the RICS produce about H&S?

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RICS Guidance Note, Surveying safely: health and safety principles for property professionals (2nd Edition) February 2019.

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Tell me something you understand from reading Surveying Safely. HoRC - ESEAP

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The hierarchy of risk control

Eliminate - redesign activity or substitute substance so hazard is removed, e.g. use a drone to avoid working at height.

Substitute - replace materials used or proposed work process with less hazardous one, e.g. pre-prepared components rather than cutting on site.

Engineering controls - e.g. use work equipment or other measures to prevent falls, separate hazard from operators by enclosing equipment.

Administrative controls - identify and implement procedures to work safely, e.g. reduce need for lone working, ensuring work undertaken in daylight.

PPE - only if the above measures can be used, e.g. emergency alarms where lone working can’t be avoided.

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When was Surveying Safely last updated?

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RICS Guidance Note, Surveying safely: health and safety principles for property professionals (2nd Edition, November 2018) will replace the 1st Edition from February 2019.

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What are the key changes?

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‘safe person’ concept.
‘each individual assumes individual behavioral responsibility for their own, their colleagues’ and others’ health and safety while at work’.

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What is the safe person concept?

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This is when ‘each individual assumes individual behavioural responsibility for their own, their colleagues’ and others’ health and safety while at work’.

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What must Regulated Firms provide?

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A safe working environment

Safe work equipment

Safe systems of work

Competent staff

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What happened in the case of Suzy Lamplugh?

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Suzy Lamplugh was an estate agent who disappeared during the course of her work in 1986.

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Why is this important for surveyors?

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What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

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equipment worn to minimize exposure to a variety of hazards.

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What is a risk assessment?

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identifying what hazards exist, or may appear in the workplace, how they may cause harm and to take steps to minimise harm.

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What is a risk?

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Risk is the chance or probability that a person will be harmed or experience an adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard.

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What is a hazard?

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A Hazard is a potential source of harm or adverse health effect on a person or persons

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How would you undertake a risk assessment before attending site?

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The Health and Safety Executive suggest you do these five steps.

Identify the hazards.
Decide who might be harmed,
Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions.
Record your findings and implement them.
Review your assessment as and when an update if necessary.

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What is asbestos?

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Asbestos is fibrous minerals that are resistant to heat and corrosion.

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What legislation are you aware of in relation to asbestos?

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Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

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What do you understand by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012?

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The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 requires the dutyholder to manage the risk of asbestos by: Taking appropriate steps to determine if there are any asbestos containing materials (ACMs) present. If any is found, the amount, location and condition needs to be recorded

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Who is the duty holder?

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The dutyholder is the owner of the non-domestic premises or the person or organisation that has clear responsibility for the maintenance or repair of non-domestic premises

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How does asbestos cause lung damage?

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The asbestos fibers irritate and scar lung tissue, causing the lungs to become stiff. This makes it difficult to breathe. As asbestosis progresses, more and more lung tissue becomes scarred. Eventually, your lung tissue becomes so stiff that it can’t contract and expand normally.

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What are the two types of asbestos survey?

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Management Asbestos Survey
A management survey aims to ensure that: nobody is harmed by the continuing presence of asbestos-containing materials in the premises or equipment. that the asbestos-containing materials remain in good condition. that nobody disturbs it accidentally.

Refurbishment and Demolition Asbestos Survey
The refurbishment / demolition survey is required where the premises, or part of it, need upgrading, refurbishment or demolition. The survey does not need a record of the condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Normally, a surveyor is needed for refurbishment / demolition surveys.

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When was asbestos banned?

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1999

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What is an asbestos survey/management plan?

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The purpose of the management survey is to manage asbestos-containing materials (ACM) during the normal occupation and use of premises. The duty-holder can make a management survey where the premises are simple and straightforward (See Having samples taken). Otherwise, a surveyor is needed.

A Management Survey aims to ensure that:

nobody is harmed by the continuing presence of ACM in the premises or equipment;
that the ACM remain in good condition; and
that nobody disturbs it accidentally

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Explain the key principles of the new RICS guidance relating to asbestos.

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Asbestos: legal requirements and best practice for property professionals and clients UK 4th edition, May 2021

Property professionals are legally required to recognise and accept their personal responsibility under the
duty of care requirement of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to manage and control asbestos related risks. They also have a general ethical duty to ensure that the advice they give is morally and legally sound.

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What is occupational health?

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Occupational health is an area of work in public health to promote and maintain highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations.

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Why is it important?

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Occupational Safety and Health is to prevent diseases, injuries, and deaths that are due to working conditions; no one should have to suffer a job related injury or disease because of their employment.

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What are the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015?

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CDM aims to improve health and safety in the industry by helping you to: sensibly plan the work so the risks involved are managed from start to finish. have the right people for the right job at the right time.

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When were they last updated?

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April 2015.

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What changes were made?

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sensibly plan the work so the risks involved are managed from start to finish.
have the right people for the right job at the right time.
cooperate and coordinate your work with others.
have the right information about the risks and how they are being managed.

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What is a notifiable project?

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A construction project is notifiable if the construction work is expected to:

last longer than 30 working days and have more than 20 workers working at the same time at any point on the project or
exceed 500 person days

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What are the BSI competence requirements (PAS) that relate to the CDM roles?

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PAS 8671 specifies the Principal Designer duty holder’s areas of competence as:
Behavioural competence.
Legislative and regulatory framework for compliance.
Management of design work compliance and.
Technical framework for compliance.

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Which BSI competence requirement (PAS) relates to the management of safety in residential buildings?

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PAS 8673:2022 Built environment. Competence requirements for the management of safety in residential buildings.

37
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Tell me about your understanding of fire safety?

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Fire safety is the set of practices intended to reduce destruction caused by fire. Fire safety measures include those that are intended to prevent the ignition of an uncontrolled fire and those that are used to limit the spread and impact of a fire.

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What is the key fire safety legislation?

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Commencing January 2023, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 (the Regulations) make it a requirement for responsible persons of high-rise residential buildings to provide information on their building/s to their local fire and rescue service.

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Tell me about your understanding of the Equality Act 2010.

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The Equality Act 2010 legally protects people from discrimination in the workplace and in wider society.

40
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Explain what RIDDOR is.

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RIDDOR stands for the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. RIDDOR places duties on employers, self-employed and people in control of work premises.

RIDDOR is the law that requires employers, and other people in charge of work premises, to report and keep records of:

work-related accidents which cause deaths
work-related accidents which cause certain serious injuries (reportable injuries)
diagnosed cases of certain industrial diseases; and
certain ‘dangerous occurrences’ (incidents with the potential to cause harm)

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What is a CSCS card?

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CSCS is the leading skills certification scheme within the UK construction industry. CSCS cards provide proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do on site.

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What is COSHH?

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Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH).adequately control exposure to materials in the workplace that cause ill health.

43
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What changes have recently been made to COSHH?

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from 1st January 2021, there will be changes to chemical classification, labelling and packaging (CLP). The EU CLP Regulation will be replaced by the GB CLP Regulation in Great Britain.

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Explain any recent changes to Part B that you are aware of.

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Blocks of flats with their top storey more than 11m above ground level should be fitted with a sprinkler system throughout the building.

Wayfinding signage for the fire service should be provided in all blocks of flats with a top storey more than 11m above ground level.

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Explain your understanding of the Fire Safety Act 2021.

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The act will require Responsible Persons of multi-occupied residential buildings with two or more sets of domestic premises to update their fire risk assessment to include an assessment of the building’s structure, external walls, and flat entrance doors.

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What is the role of the Building Safety Regulator?

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verseeing the safety and standards of all buildings. helping and encouraging the built environment industry and building control professionals to improve their competence. leading implementation of the new regulatory framework for high-rise buildings.

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Explain your understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022.

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The Building Safety Act 2022 is primary legislation which establishes in law a framework for building safety both during design and construction and in occupation. A lot of the detail of how the Act will operate in practice will be defined in secondary legislation, known as Statutory Instruments.

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Which is the most common type of asbestos?

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serpentine asbestos (chrysotile or white asbestos) was the most commonly used type of asbestos. Chrysotile asbestos fibres are soft, flexible and curved and far less hazardous than the amphibole type.

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On an electricity site, would you wear steel toed boots - if not, why?

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NO as the steel could conduct electricity - opt for composite, fiberglass, or plastic toes. These materials are nonconductive, allowing electricians to protect their toes from injury while also preventing shocks.

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What are the requirements of the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)?

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reas covered in the regulations include the requirement for lifting equipment to be strong and stable enough for safe use and to be marked to indicate safe working loads; ensuring that any equipment is positioned and installed so as to minimise risks; that the equipment is used safely ensuring that work is planned, organised and performed by a competent person; that equipment is subject to ongoing thorough examination and where appropriate, inspection by competent people

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How often should a lift be inspected under LOLER?

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Unless there is an ‘examination scheme’ specifying other intervals, thorough examinations should be conducted every: 6 months, for lifting equipment and any associated accessories used to lift people. 6 months, for all lifting accessories. 12 months, for all other lifting equipment.

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Do you think that you may have a duty of care to keep a property secure, even if there is no express provision in your contract?

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Yes there is a duty of care

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What case law relates to this duty of care?

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What changes were brought in by the Personal Protective Equipment at Work (Amendment) Regulations 2022?

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Under PPER 2022, the types of duties and responsibilities on employers and employees under PPER 1992 remain unchanged but are extended to limb (b) workers, as defined in PPER 2022. If PPE is required, employers must ensure their workers have sufficient information, instruction and training on the use of PPE.

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Why might tagging be used on scaffolding?

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By tagging equipment, workers know if the scaffolding is safe to use and that it has been inspected and to a high standard. On these safety tags, they can also record information about the last inspection, such as the date, as well as any modifications that have taken place to the scaffold structure.

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Explain how you ensure your personal safety on site?

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I ensure my personal safety by assessing whether there are any potential hazards and the risks associated, I limit any risk by wearing PPE.

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Explain how you ensure the security of your personal possessions on site?

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I ensure the security of personal possessions on site by ensuring they are secure on my person, in pockets or bag. I do not leave any valuables in my car.

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Tell me about how you ensure good health & safety practices whilst on site.

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Tell me about when you have used PPE on an inspection.

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I have used PPE whilst inspecting warehouse/industrials units. One inspection had loud machinery being operated and i wore a high visibility jacket, stell toe capped boots, a hard hat and earphones all to limit the risk that could occur from the machinery

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What would you do if you suspected asbestos existed on a site inspection?

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I would make my client aware of the area and advise them to ensure no one goes near the area to prevent disturbing the asbestos and that they should seek advice form an asbestos specialist

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Tell me about any specific precautions you would take when inspecting a dilapidated property.

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ensure you have a powerful torch with you, as many rooms may have their windows boarded over and will be in virtual darkness; look for dangling wires, bare cables and a smell of gas, as electric and gas services in empty properties can pose a danger especially if damaged through vandalism

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What hazardous materials have you come across in your work?

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I have com across asbestos and advised my client to seek an asbestos specialist

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Bakewell – how did you assess risk?

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I assessed the risk by scanning the property before entering. I noticed heavy machinery and PPE signs on the doorways and ensured I had the correct level of PPE before entering any areas.

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Bakewell - What PPE was required, and why?

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Headphones were required as the area I was about to enter operated loud machinery and their was the risk of loud noises affecting the ear drum.

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London – how did you stay safe on site?

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I stayed safe on site by reporting to my client before inspecting making them aware of my presence. I signed into the companies log book so they could see the time i entered and left.

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London - How did you apply the hierarchy of risk control?

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I applied the hierarchy of risk control by assessing the level of risk in travelling between inspections.
I could not eliminate traveling to and from properties. I could have substituted the hazard of the london underground by taking private transport however, this was not deemed necessary. I was able to use engineering controls and avoided any potential hazards that could have occured whilst travelling. I could not use administrative controls as i had to inspect to fulfil my professional obligation. I protected myself by providing contact details, times and locations to my calander to show my company my whereabouts.

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