Health and Safety - Level 2 (Ready) Flashcards
What are the key principles of the RICS Surveying Safely Guidance Note (2018)
RICS regulated firms must provide:
- Safe working environment
- Safe work equipment
- Safe systems of work
- Provide competent staff
How do you adhere to RICS Surveying Safely (2018) when inspecting sites?
- Conduct risk assessments
- Never enter a building if it does’t feel right
- Always carry a mobile phone and inform colleagues of whereabouts
- Wear the appropriate PPE
What does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 require of you?
- Take care of my own health and safety and that of others
- Not interfere with any health and safety equipment
- Co-operate with employers
Can you advise me on a couple of aspects included in RICS Surveying Safely?
- Safe Person Concept
- Advice on mental health and wellbeing
What hazards did you have to be aware of when inspecting the vacant industrial unit in Burnham?
- Loose building materials
- Asbestos
What did you learn on your Health & Safety course?
- Learned about health and safety at my desk and in the workplace
- Desk positioning
- Chair height
- Lumbar support
- keyboard positioning
What are your company’s H&S procedures?
- There is an appointed Health and Safety Officer - Katherine Duckham
- First aid officer and fire safety officer
- Risk assessment undertaken every 6 months
What PPE would be required when visiting a brownfield site?
- Hard hat
- Fluorescent jacket
- Steel-toed boots
What is the famous case regarding lone working?
Suzy Lamplugh
- 1986
- Fulham
- Estate Agent
- Mr Kipper
- Did not let colleagues know where she was going and her body has never been found
What guidance have the RICS issued in relation to COVID-19?
- Impact of COVID-19 on valuation
- Valuations can still be carried out in accordance with Red Book even though can’t inspect
- Must be clear in ToE of the restrictions on valuation
- RICS provided suggested wording for inclusion in valuation report
What are the potential safety issues with dilapidated buildings?
- Unstable roof
- Asbestos
- Squatters
- Needles
- Loose building materials
What is the structure of RICS Surveying Safely 2018
- Personal responsibilities for RICS members and firms
- Assessing hazards and risks
- Workplace health and safety
- Occupational hygiene and health
- Visiting premises and sites
- Fire safety
- Residential property surveying
- Procurement and management of contractors
According to RICS Surveying safely, 2018, what must all RICS regulated firms ensure they provide?
- Safe working environment
- Safe work equipment
- Safe systems of work
- Competent staff
What is the “Safe person” concept?
- Individuals assume responsibility for their own, colleagues and others H&S at work
- Seeks to ensure individuals accept responsibility for their actions and have necessary tools to do their job
What new guidance was contained in the 2nd edition of RICS Surveying safely?
- Advice on mental health and wellbeing
- “Safe Person” concept
What should you consider when undertaking an inspection of a building site?
- Consider precautions and potential hazards/risks
- Sign in/out of building site and receive site induction
- Check dated tag if going on scaffolding
- Wear non-slip shoes when going up ladder
What does your company’s lone working policy say about site inspections?
- Tell someone where you are going
- Have a “buddy” that you check in with at the end of the day
- Ensure mobile phone is charged
- Have “escape routes” ready
- Verify the authenticity of visitors and meet them outside the property
What is a hazard?
- Something that can cause harm
What is a risk
- The chance that a hazard will actually cause somebody harm
What is a method statement?
A statement outlining how something will be done
What was the Hackitt Review
- Led by Dame Judith Hackitt, reported May 2018
- Independent review of Building Regs and Fire Safety called “Building a Safer Future”
- Made over 50 recommendations for changes to ensure a more robust regulatory systems
What is asbestos?
An insulation that can cause serious health problems and fatal diseases
Why is asbestos dangerous
When disturbed or damaged it can release small toxic fibres that lodge onto the lungs and cause illness
What are the 3 types of asbestos
- Amosite (Brown)
- Crocidolite (Blue)
- Chrysotile (White)