Health & Safety Flashcards
What health and safety legislation are you aware of?
Health and safety at work act 1974 and RICS Surveying Safely 2nd edition 2018
What are your own personable H&S responsibilities? (6 - PACVAT)
Performance
Adaptability
Control
Vigilance
Awareness
Teamwork
What are a firms H&S responsibilities?
Selection
Training
Providing Information
Equipment
Safe systems of work
Clear instructions
Supervision
What is the primary legislation for H&S?
H&S at Work Act 1974 which covers occupational health and safety in Great Britain.
What PPE is required on Inspection?
This depends on the type of inspection but usually safety boots, high viz, gloves etc
What are the penalties under current health and safety legislation?
Maximum penalty is 2 years imprisonment or an unlimited fine or both
Tell me about your employers health and safety policy?
My employers company health and safety policy details:
- The people and roles or individuals within the organisation
- Accident book
- Fire regulations / representative
Tell me something you understand from reading Surveying Safely.
Each individual has a personal responsibility to both their own and others health and safety - as highlighted by the ‘safe person’ concept
What is the safe person concept?
Where each individual assumes individual behavioural responsibility for their own, their colleagues and others health and safety at work
What must RICS regulated firms provide?
- A safe working environment
- Safe work equipment
- Safe systems of work
- competent staff
What is a a risk?
The likelihood of harm (by a hazard)
What is a hazard?
Something with potential to cause harm
How would you undertake a risk assessment?
- Identify the hazards
- Decide who might be harmed
- Evaluate the risks and decide how to proceed
- Record the findings and implement them
- Review assessment and update if necessary
What is asbestos?
A group of minerals which make up a fibre - was used in construction
What types of asbestos are there?
Chyrostile (White)
Amosite (Brown)
Crocusolute (Blue)
What legislation are you aware of in relation to asbestos?
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
What do you understand by the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012?
It applies to all non-domestic properties and is in place to protect this people who may unknowingly be exposed to asbestos fibre during their day to day work
When was asbestos banned?
Blue and brown 1985
White 1999
What is RIDDOR?
Reporting of injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations.
Allows HSE and Local Authorities to monitor accident trends, identify how risks arise and investigate serious accidents
What is COSHH?
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Explain how you ensure personal safety on site?
- undertaking a risk assessment before attending (off limit areas etc)
- adhere to safe person concept
- inform my colleagues of my whereabouts
What precautions would you take when inspecting a dilapidated property?
A risk assessment that considers:
- intruders
- fire
- weather damage, lose tiles etc
- pest issues
- if PPE is required
What hazardous materials have you come across?
In some properties I was made aware of asbestos however I have not disturbed this. As such I may have to sign a declaration form before entering the property that I will not disturb this
What new H&S legislation / policies have the governments introduced in light of Covid 19?
Coronavirus Act 2020
