Health & Safety

Question 1

Legislation?

Answer 1

• Health and safety at work Act 1974
• Fire Safety Act 2021
• Regulatory Reform (fire safety) order 2005
• Construction, Design & Management (CDM) Regulations, 2015
• Control of Asbestos regulations 2012 (dutyholder’s duty to manage risk)
• Building Safety Act 2021 (7 storeys - higher risk buildings requirements)

Question 2

RICS Guidance

Answer 2

• Surveying Safely, 2018 (GN) (‘Safe person concept’, risk assessments etc)
• Asbestos: Legal requirements and best practice for property professionals and clients, 2021 (GN)