Health & Safety Flashcards
What is the main H&S legislation in the UK?
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
What are the 3 main types of asbestos?
Blue, brown and white. BBW.
What is the main RICS guidance on Health and Safety?
Surveying Safely (formally a GN and now a professional standard).
What is the ‘Safe Person’ concept?
Taking responsibility for my own H&S as well as colleagues and others around me. Similar to that described in section 7 of the H and S at work Act 1974.
What is Lionheart?
A dedicated charity for RICS professionals past and present and their families offering confidential and expert support on any subject.
What is the role of the H&S Executive?
It is England national regulator for work place health and safety.
What is the purpose of H&S?
To minimise the risk of harm
Does the RICS offer advice on Asbestos?
Yes, ‘Asbestos’ 4th edition Professional Standard
What legislation controls Asbestos in the work place?
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 - legal duty to manage risks from asbestos in the workplace. Survey, asbestos register, passing on location of asbestos to anyone likely to disturb it.
Is asbestos dangerous if not disturbed?
No - low risk.
What is asbestos?
A naturally occurring rock mineral.
When was asbestos banned?
1999 in England.
