Health & Safety Level 1

Question 1

How do you undertake a risk assessment?

Answer 1

5 step approach:

1. Identify hazards
2. Identify people at risk
3. Evaluate the risk and assess if it can be mitigated.
4. If cannot be mitigated how can the risks be reduced (PPE, not inspecting etc.)
5. Record findings and inform those affected

Question 2

What is the safe person concept?

Answer 2

When each individual assumes individual behavioural responsibility for their own, their colleagues and others health and safety at work.

Question 3

As part of RICS surveying safely what must regulated firms ensure they provide?

Answer 3

• A safe working environment
• Safe work equipment
• Safe systems of work
• Competent staff
• Personal Protective Equipment

Question 4

Steps of a risk assessment?

Answer 4

• Identify hazards
• Decide who may be harmed and how
• Evaluate risks and decide on precautions
• Review and update
• Advise all those affected of the outcome

Question 5

RICS surveying safely
10 ways to ensure personal safety

Answer 5

1. Take a charged mobile phone and personal alarm
2. Plan an escape route
3. Implement a call back system with office
4. Make your daily schedule available to colleagues
5. Be careful in roof voids and when using ladders
6. Park your car close by and keep your keys on you
7. Make sure you know who you are meeting
8. Follow your gut instinct
9. Understand the site rules for construction sites
10. Be aware of aggressive occupants and dogs