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Health & Safety Flashcards

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What RICS Professional Standard applies to H&S

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Surveying Safely (2018)

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What does Surveying Safely set out?

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  • Best practice for management of H&S for regulated firms
  • H&S responsibilities
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What is the structure of Surveying Safely?

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  1. Personal Responsibilities
  2. Assessing Hazards and Risks
  3. Workplace Health and Safety
  4. Occupational Hygeine and Health
  5. Visiting Premises and Sites
  6. Fire Safety
  7. Residential Property Surveying
  8. Procurement and management of contractors
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What H&S advice might an RICS regulated firm provide?

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  • A safe environment
  • Safe work equiptment
  • Safe systems of work
  • Competent Staff
  • ‘safe person’ - an individual who assumes responsibility for theirs/colleagues H&S at work
  • ensure that indiviuals take responsibility for their actions
  • a requirement for up-t-o-date personal and corporate responsibilities for property professionals (law, insurances and public liability)
  • legal considerations and duties - advise on asbestos
  • advice on health, wellbeing and mental health
  • how to address fire safety
  • an audit template is provided to assist members
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What other information is included in the** Surveying Safely Professional Standard**?

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  • precautions relating to potential hazard/risk assessments - refer to your firm’s requirements
  • wear appropriate PPE
  • sign in/out of a building site
  • consider if it is safe to inspect alone , observe special lone working arrangements
  • occupational health (stress & bullying)
  • assessing hazards & risks
  • visiting premises and sites (ppe, lone working, travel arangements)
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What is a risk?

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likelihood of the hazard causing harm

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What is a hazard?

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something that can cause harm

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What is the main legislation which relates to health & safety?

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Health and Safety at Work 1974

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As part of the H&S 1974 what is the duty of the employer?

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‘duty to every employer to ensure , so far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees’

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What else does the H&S 1974 legislation cover?

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  1. must report injuries/dangerous occurences (1995 regs)
  2. undertake, record and review risk assessments (1999 regs)
  3. detailed H&S information is to be held on site
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Where on site would you find detailed H&S information?

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The Operations & Maintenence Manual

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Who polices Health & Safety at Work 1974?

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The Health & Safety Executive (HSE)

They makes it a criminal offence to not comply legislation and operate fines and imprisonment

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Which regulation relates to PPE?

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PPE at Work Regulations 2022

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What does the PPE at Work Regulations 2022 do?

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  1. extends employers duty to ensure provision of appropriate PPE to employees/contractors (even those in casual employment)
  2. can also include cleaning , security and construction workers
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What is a risk assessment?

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legal requirement for organisations over 5 people to carry out a documented health and safety risk assessment for all significant hazards

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What is included in a risk assessment?

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  1. identify hazards present
  2. identifiy people at risk from the hazard
  3. evaluate the risk, and any existing precautions in place need to be identified & evaluated
  4. record findings
  5. revire risk assessment regularly
  6. advise those affected of the outcomes and precautions
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What is a method statement?

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a document detailing how work/process is to be carried out

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WHat should be included in a method statement

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  1. it should be prior approved
  2. should outline hazards involved and a step-by-step guide on how to do the job safely
  3. detail the control measures which have been introduced to ensure safety
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Before a contractor undertakes work for you, what should you ask for?

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a copy of their public liability insurance before the work can commence

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What is a written health and safety policy document?

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  • requirement for employers over 5 people

What must it contain?
1. sets out commitments to H&S
2. details structure within the company with roles and responsibilities
3. a risk assessment within the workplace
4. details the planning, implementation and control measures in place

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What is the ‘six pack’ of H&S regulations?

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  1. Management of H&S at work
  2. Display Screen Equipment
  3. Manual Handling Operations
  4. PPE at work
  5. Provision and use of work equipment
  6. Workplace health, safety and welfare
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What is the history of the six pack of H&S regulations?

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  • Introduced in 1993
  • clarify how employers must comply with their duties under the H&S at work 1974 legislation
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What is RIDDOR?

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Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurences Regulations (2013)

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Under RIDDOR 2013 when must you report injuries?

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If you have an injury which has cause incapacitation for over 7 days it must be reported to HSE.

You must report the injury to HSE within 15 days of the accident

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Under RIDDOR which injuries must be recorded?

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Injuries which have lasted 3+ days - must be kept in an accident book which must be kept for 3 years (minimum) after an occupational accident/injury

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What is the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007?

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relates to gross breaches of duty of care by a corporate body leading to a persons death

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What penalities does the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 set out?

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  • unlimited fine
  • imprisonment
  • disqualification as a company director
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What does the Fire Risk Management Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 set out?

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  • based on a risk assement but focus on fire prevention
  • non-domestic properties in England & Wales
  • ‘Responsible Person’
  • need for good record keeping - risk assessments, fire policy, procedures and training
  • review regularly
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Who is a reponsible person?

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employer or occupier or owner if vacant

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What is the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022?

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Followed the Hackitt Review (2018), it applies to all residential premises (inc common parts).

requires a responsible person to assess, manage and reduce fire risks posed by the structure of the building.

Fire risk appraisal of external walls (FRAEW) reports need to be carried out on all multiple occupancy blocks to undertsand the responsible persons obligations

Allows the fire services to take enforcement action against responsible persons who fail to comply.

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What does the Fire Safety Act (2021) require?

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  1. Regular inspections of lifts and report to fire service
  2. Update evacuation plans including person evacuation plans for those with disabilities
  3. Residents must have suitable fire safety instructions
  4. Entrance doors must comply with standards
  5. Responsible person must manage and reduce risk
  6. An EWS1 form may be reuiqred by some financial institutions
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What must an FRAEW report include?

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an assessment of the external wall system and an executive summary taht the mortgate valuercan use to estalissh if remidation works are needed or not to ensure the fire safety of the building

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What is an EWS?

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External Wall System

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What is the purpose of the ESW1 form?

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Following the Grenfell Fire there were building safety reviews which found many tall reidential buidlings external wall systems to be unsafe.

The UK Government & Mortgaors sought to enable the valuation of tall resi buildings through the ESW1 form.

It confirms that a qualified professional has cofnirmed the external wall system has been assessed for safety in line with government guidance

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What buildings does an ESW1 apply to

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  • blocks of flats
  • student accomodation
  • assisted living / care homes
  • Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
  • mixted used blocks with a resi component
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What criteria does the ESW1 consider?

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  • building height
  • type of cladding and how much of it
  • presence of balconies & combustable material
37
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How long is an ESW1 form valid for?

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5 years and are valid for an entire building.

Not all buildings will require an ESW1.

RICS has an interactive decision tree to determine when an ESW 1 is required.

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What is the Building Safety Act 2022?

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legislation intentend to enhance regulation for building safety and ensure residenta have a stronger voice in regard to safety.

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What is the aim of the Building Safety Act 2022?

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Implement elements of Hackitt Review for high-rise resi buildings. Local enforcement agencies & national regulators to strengthen:

  1. the accountability and duties for those respobsible for the safety if high rise buildings during construction/occupation
  2. residents ability to contribute to maintain safety
  3. enformenet to deter non-compliance
  4. national framework to ensure suitability of materials
  5. requirement for new build developers to belong to a New Homes Ombudsman Scheme
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Key provisions of the Building Safely Act 2022

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  • help & encourage industry and professionals to improve their competence and lead implemetaion of new frameworks for high rise buildings
  • The Building Saferty Regulator is the Building Control Body
  • HSE respobsible for verifying building works to meet standards prior to a completion certificate
  • mandatory occurence report is required for higer risk buildings
  • high rise resi buildings must be registered before occupation
  • further provisions to be introduced
41
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What is the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957?

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It places a duty on those in control of a building to take reasonable care to ensure the safety of visitors for the purpose that they are there. Also for damage to goods.

42
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Are trespassers covered by the Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957?

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Yes - act was extended to cover tresspassers in 1984.

43
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What regulation makes it illegal to smoke in enclosed public places?

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Smoke-free (Premises & Enforcement) Regulations 2007

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What is the Defective Premises Act 1972?

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It imposes an obligation on the landlord to ensure their premises comply with regulation

  • Section 4 states the LL owes all persons who might be affected by defects to provide a duty of care
  • LL are not required to make a building safe and to keep in a safe condition
  • where personal injuries result from failure to repair there may be remedy under the act
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What is the period of liability under the Building Safety Act 2022?

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Extended to 15 years from completion of works for a claim airising after June 2022.

Previosuly 6 years from completion

46
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What is asbestos?

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An insulating material whichc an cause serios health problems & fatal diseases

47
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When does asbestos pose a risk?

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When it has been disturbed or damaged. it can release small toxic fibres which lodge in the lungs

no risk when undamaged/undisturbed

48
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How much asbestos is in the UK?

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over 4 million properties

causes 5,000 deaths a year

49
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What are the 3 types of asbestos?

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Brown - Amosite
Blue - Crocidolite
White - Chrysotile

50
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What year was white asbestos banned as a building material?

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1999

51
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What was banned in 1985

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Blue & Brown Asbestos

52
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What legislation relates to asbestos?

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The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

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Who is the duty holder in relation to asbestos regulation?

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Landlord or Tenant (FRI lease)

Must undertake risk assessment

54
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What are the 2 types of asbestos survey?

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  1. Management Survey
  2. Refurbishment/Demolition Survey
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What is the aim of an Asbestos Management Survey?

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  • to locate, assess and advise on asbestos management during occupation of a premises
  • no sampling of materials is undertaken
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When is an Asbestos refurbishment/demolition survey required?

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when the premises/part of are being upgraded/refubished/demolished

  • samples of materials with suspected asbestos are taken
  • reccomendations are made regarding their management
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What are the 5 steps taken by the duty holder when reviewing asbestos?

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  1. assess whether the premises contain asbestos - if in doubt assume yes
  2. assess the risk & produce an asbestos management plan (encapsulate or removal)
  3. produce an asbestos register
  4. make register available to all relevant parties
  5. review the register (6m reccomended)
58
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What is the RICS standard for asbestos?

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RICS Professional Standard: Asbestos, 2021

  • sets out best practice for property professionals
  • details of common asbestos containing materials
  • how to commission an asbestos survey
  • suggested contents of an asbestos management plan
59
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What act outlines the offences under health and safety regulations and what are the maximum penalties?

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Health and Safety Offences Act 2008**
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£20,000 max and 12 month prison sentence

60
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What are CDM Regulations?

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Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
* criminal offence to breach CDM Regs
* aim to improve the management and coordination of H&S at all stages of construction
* policed by the HSE

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What are some key parts to CDM Regulation?

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  • 3 duty holders: The client, principal designer & principal contractor
  • all projects with 1+ contractors must have a PD / PC and H&S file
  • onus is on the client to ensure CDM arrangements
  • construction phase plan is required for all projects
  • CDM file must be maintained during construction and given to owner/occupier of buidling with all H&S information on the building
  • policed by HSE
62
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Whos statutory obligations are these?
* Asbestos Management
* Contamination
* Euqality Act 2010 Compliance
* EPC
* Fire Safety
* Building Safety
* H&S
* Legionnaires disease
* Occupiers’ Liability
* PAT Testing
* Waste Management

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Commercial Property Owner

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65
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What actions have been taken since the Grenfell Tower incident?

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Building Safety Bill (2021) introduced proposing an act to give greater voice to residents and:
* Accountability for those responsible for the safety of high-rise buildings
* Resident ability to contribute to maintaining safety
* Enforcement to deter non-compliance

Fire Safety Act (2021)
* Requires assessment, management and reduction of fire risks posed by structure, external walls and common areas
* Allows fire service to take enforcement actions where non-compliance

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What is your firm’s lone working policy?

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  • Avoid where possible
  • Visits etc. only in working hours and daylight hours wherever possible
  • Details of visit in your calendar – expected duration, address, details of any person you are meeting
  • Undertake a risk assessment before visiting
  • Report to a colleague before and after
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In the absence of accompaniment, how would you ensure your safety

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  • I would adhere to the surveying safely guidance and my firm’s LWP
  • Would not enter a lift alone in an empty building
68
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What Personal Protective Equipment would you take with you to visit a site/property?

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  • hard hat, hi-vis vest, steel toe cap boots
  • some cases, goggles, gloves
69
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How do you know if a hard hat is out of date?

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Manufacture date is printed on the hat, then check the lifespan of the hat

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