Health & Safety

Question 1

What is the RICS standard to adhere to?

Answer 1

RICS PS: Surveying Safely 2018

‘Safe person’

Safe environment
Safe equipment
Safe systems
Competent staff

Question 2

What legislation must you adhere to for H&S

Answer 2

Health & Safety at Work 1974

Duty of an employer to enusre the health and safety of and welfare doe all employees at work

Policed by HSE

Question 3

What regulations are there for PPE

Answer 3

PPE at Work regulations 2022

Question 4

What reform order manages fire risk

Answer 4

Fire Risk Management Regulatory Reform Order 2005

Question 5

What regulation should you flow for Asbestos control?

Answer 5

The control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Question 6

What other acts and regulations are there for fire safety ?

Answer 6

Fire Safety Act 2021 & Fire Safety regs 2022 ( effective 2023)

Question 7

What act enforces offence if health and safety?

Answer 7

H&S (offences) Act 2008

12 months prison
Fine: £20,000
higher offences for more serious

Question 8

What professional standard is there for Asbestos?

Answer 8

RICS Professional Standard: Asbestos 2021

Details of asbestos
How to commission a report
Asbestos management plan