Health & Safety (3) Flashcards
How do you advise your suppliers about health and safety risks?
Provide clear guidelines and expectations regarding health and safety practices.
Advise me about the areas of health and safety you are responsible for?
I am responsible for risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and training.
Advise me of frequently found health and safety issues found in the portfolio of properties that you manage?
Common issues include fire hazards, inadequate signage, and lack of personal protective equipment.
Advise me what you did to embed a positive health and safety culture?
Implemented regular training sessions and encouraged open communication about safety concerns.
How did you ensure compliance with RICS Surveying Safely?
Conducted regular audits and provided training to staff on RICS guidelines.
How did this benefit your team?
Improved safety awareness and reduced incidents in the workplace.
What health and safety training did you undertake?
Completed training in risk assessment and emergency response procedures.
How do you ensure behavioural safety?
Promote a culture of safety where team members are encouraged to report unsafe behaviors.
What health and safety systems did you put in place and check?
Established incident reporting systems and regular safety audits.
What is a H&S file?
A document that contains all health and safety policies, procedures, and records.
What guidance is in Melville, I. (1997) The repair and maintenance of houses. 2nd edition?
Provides best practices for maintaining health and safety standards in housing repairs.
What does the RICS Code of Conduct rule 2 say about Health and Safety?
It requires members to act with integrity and ensure the health and safety of others.
What is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?
A UK law that outlines the responsibilities of employers to ensure the health and safety of employees.
What is managing Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999?
Regulations that require employers to assess and manage risks to health and safety.
What is a health hazard?
A condition or substance that can cause harm to health.
What is Awaab’s law?
Legislation aimed at improving housing standards to protect tenant health.
What is HHSRS?
Housing Health and Safety Rating System, a tool for assessing health risks in residential properties.
Is Surveying Safely a standard or guidance document?
It is a guidance document that provides best practices for health and safety in surveying.
