Health & Safety

Question 1

Regarding asbestos, what would you do before inspecting a property?

Answer 1

Ask to see there is Asbestos present in any of the buildings, and if subsequently, there is an Asbestos Register in place.

Question 2

What do we mean by the concept of a Safe Person?

Answer 2

Each individual assumes individual behavioural responsibility for their own, their colleagues’ and others’ health and safety while at work

Question 3

What would you do if one of the rooms you were meant to expect was full of syringes and needles?

Answer 3

You would inspect the property as much as possible, but you would enter any potentially harmful/dangerous rooms/areas. We must never compromise on safety.

Question 4

What is the most dangerous type of Asbestos?

Answer 4

Blue Asbestos (Crocidolite)

Question 5

What is the official title of the RICS Guidance Note which relates to Health and Safety on Site Inspections?

Answer 5

Surveying Safely

Question 6

What is a hazard?

Answer 6

A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone.