Health and Safety (Level 2) Flashcards
Explain how you ensure the security of your personal possessions on site?
Bring only essential items
use locked storage
keep belongings within sight
wear clothing with zipped pockets
follow site security rules
Explain how you ensure your personal safety on site?
Conduct risk assessment
Wear PPE
Check site access requirements
Stay aware and vigilant on site
Follow emergency procedures
Follow RICS Surveying Safely
Tell me about how you ensure good health & safety practices whilst on site?
wear PPE and check site rules
Sign in and follow safety procedures
Be vigilant
Avoid working alone if possible - use buddy system
follow RICS surveying safely
Tell me about when you have used PPE on an inspection?
A construction site
I wore a hard hat and steel toe capped boots and a high visibility jacket
What would you do if you suspected asbestos existed on a site inspection?
Stop work immediately
Do not touch or attempt removal
Report concerns
Check asbestos survey/register
Seek specialist advice
Follow RICS and HSE guidance
Tell me about any specific precautions you would take when inspecting a dilapidated property
Risk Assessment
PPE
Stay safe distance
Check Structure
Avoid unsafe areas
Ensure safe access
Report hazards
What hazardous materials have you come across in your work?
Mould/damp - instructed for a dehumidifier to be installed - sought expert advice
Lead paint - sought specialist advice
Office Building - Cheapside
Did you undertake a desktop inspection?
Yes, studied floor plans and looked at tenancy schedule and photos
Why is it important to understand a property before inspection?
Identify potential hazards and risks
prepare with the right tools and PPE
Ensure compliance
What PPE did you take when inspecting Cheapside?
Steel toe capped boots, High vis, Hard Hat Goggles
Tell me about your clients health and safety policy (Cheapside)
Risk assessments
PPE requirements
Site safety plan
Training and supervision
Regular inspections
Who is responsible for your safety on site?
Everyone
Office Building - High Holborn
What was the purpose of the tenants meetings?
To update on building matters
To listen to tenant concerns
To discuss the service charge
Health and Safety matters
High Holborn - How did you inform the building manager?
Over email and call
High Holborn - did you ensure that it was rectified following the meeting?
Yes
High Holborn - did you follow up with the tenants? How did you inform them?
Yes - this was discussed in the meeting
What is the key legislation for asbestos?
Control of asbestos regulations 2012
RICS Professional Standard - Asbestos,2021
What is the key legislation for asbestos?
Control of asbestos regulations 2012
RICS Professional Standard - Asbestos,2021
Types of asbestos?
Ammosite (brown) banned 1985
Crocidolite (blue) banned 1985
Crysotile (White) banned 1999
Is it a criminal offence to breach the H&S at Work Act 1974?
Who enforces this?
Yes it is a criminal offence. HSE enforces the law
Explain your understanding of the Fire Safety Act 2021?
Following the Hackitt Review post Grenfell
Applies to all residential premises in England and Wales
Requires a responsible person to assess, manage and reduce fire risks
External walls, doors and balconies fall under the Fire Safety Order 2005
Puts legal duty on building owners/managers
Strengthens enforcement post-Grenfell especially in multi-occupied buildings
What is RIDDOR?
Timeline for this?
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
Must report these to HSE or local authority within 15 days from the date of the accident
Trigger date is over 7 days incapacitation
What are the 5 steps needed to manage risk
Identify hazards and people at risk
Assess the risks
Control the risks
Record findings
Review
What is the Building Safety Act 2022?
Arose following the Grenfell and Hackitt Review
Improved building safety - particularly in high rise residential
Registration of high risk building
Establishes principle accountable persons
Golden thread of information - Digital record of safety info
Phased implementation
What is the structure of Surveying Safely 2018? (8)
Personal responsibilities for RICS members and firms
Assessing hazards and risks
Workplace Health & Safety
Occupational hygiene and health
Visiting premises and sites
Fire safety
Residential property surveying
Procurement and management of contractors
How often are Fire Risk Assessments carried out
Annually
A new assessment must be carried out whenever there are significant changes to the building, its use, or occupancy.
What is the Defective Premises Act 1972?
Those who build or maintain a property (like landlords, developers, or contractors) have a duty to ensure it is safe for people living in or affected by it. If they fail and someone is injured or suffers loss, they could be held liable.
Building Safety Act 2022 - has extended the period of liability from 6 years after the date of completion of the works to 15 years for a claim arising after June 2022.
What is included in a risk assessment?
Identification of Hazards – Spotting anything that may cause harm (e.g. fire, chemicals, trips, working at height).
Who Might Be Harmed and How – Identifying people at risk such as employees, visitors, or contractors.
Evaluation of Risks – Assessing the likelihood and severity of harm and deciding on precautions.
Control Measures – Recording existing controls and identifying any further action needed to reduce risk.
Record of Findings – Documenting the results of the assessment and the action plan.
Review and Update – Regularly reviewing and updating the assessment, especially if there are changes in the workplace or an incident occurs.
What is R22
Illegal A/C refrigerant (banned 2015)
What is the key legislation for contamination?
Signs of contamination on site?
Environmental Protection Act 1990 / RICS Guidance Note: Contamination and Sustainability 2010
Chemicals, oils, oil drums, subsidence, underground tanks, bare ground etc
Guidance for Japanese Knotweed?
Is it a criminal offence? If so, under what Act?
RICS PS Japanese Knotweed and Residential Property
Criminal offence. Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981
What is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
Who polices it?
Duty of every employer to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work for all employees
Policed by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive)
When was Surveying Safely last updated?
What updates did it include?
2023 - Made a Professional Standard
Became mandatory
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Technology
What are the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015?
Health and Safety during the design and management of all commercial building projects
Ensure health, safety and welfare in construction projects.
Criminal Offence, Policed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to breach CDM Regulations
CDM File must be maintained during construction period
Both legislation for Fire Safety for Resi and Commercial?
Fire Safety (Regulatory Reform) Order 2005 - Commercial
Fire Safety Act 2021- Residential
What is COSHH?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations
LOLER Inspections carried out?
6 months - 1 year
