Health & Safety Flashcards
Do you have to follow RICS Surveying Safely 2nd Edition 2018?
It will help keep me safe and provide a partial defense in an allegation of professional negligence
What are some changes made to the 2nd edition of Surveying Safely?
Update to CDM regulations
Update to H&S Sentencing guidelines
Increased awareness of health aspect of asbestos
Safe person concept
What is a safe person under Surveying Safely?
Individual who takes responsibility for their own actions
How would you find out about your firms H&S policy?
Speak to line manager
Check the H&S policy
Speak to HR
Check on intranet
Key H&S legislation?
Health & Safety at work Act 1974
What is the Duty on employers under H&S 1974
Ensure health, safety and wellbeing of employees as far as reasonably practicable.
What does that duty on employers include?
Maintaining and providing equipment
Providing safe premises
safe systems of work
Penalties under H&S ACT 1974?
Unlimited fine
up to 2 years imprisonment
Directors disqualified for up to 15 years
What is included on you health and safety policy?
Line management structure Accountability policy Risk assessments Staff training Adequate resources details on insurance
What are your own responsibilities under H&S Act 1974?
Take responsibility for your own and any one under your supervision
Report breach in good time
Carry out risk assessments
Wear PPE
Undertake training
What happened in the case of Suzy Lamplugh 1986?
Estate agent who went missing - importance of lone working procedures.
What is an hazard?
Something with potential to cause harm
What is a risk?
Likelihood of harm being realised
What is RICS guidance for asbestos?
GN Asbestos: Legal requirements and best practice for property professionals and clients UK 4th edition
When was asbestos banned?
1985, 1999 for chrysotile
