Inspection Flashcards
what is asbestos?
material used for insulation and causes serious health problems when inhaled
how does asbestos cause diseases/illness?
When damaged/disturbed it releases toxic fibres which lodge in the lungs
types of Asbestos
brown / blue / white
Legislation relating to Asbestos
The control of Asbestos regulations 2012
names of surveys undertaken for Asbestos
- Management Survey 2. Refurb/demolition survey
What must be kept in a property when there is asbestos present?
An Asbestos register, it must be regularly updated. new buildings need an architect certificate to confirm no asbestos is present.
5 steps of dealing with Asbestos
- Duty holder to assess whether there is asbestos 2. Assess risk, produce a management plan 3. Produce asbestos register 4. make register available to anyone that might disturb it
- Review register regularly
If you fail to comply with legislation on Asbestos what can you recieve?
Max £20k fine and 12 months in prison
Name of RICS guidance on Asbestos
RICS Professional Standard: Asbestos 2021
since when has asbestos been illegal from?
1999
RICS Guidance on H&S
RICS Professional Standard: Surveying Safely 2018
key principles under Surveying Safely guidance?
- Personal Responsibility 2.Risk Assessment
- Workplace H&S
- Occupational Hygiene
- Visiting sites
What advice is there for firms under RICS guidance?
- safe working environment
- Safe equipment
- competent staff (training).
- safe systems
Other guidance in this statement ?
Lone working policy and Visitng sites (PPE)
Name of the main legislation for H&S
Health and Safety at work Act 1974
What does this act impose?
A duty on all employers to ensure as reasonably practical the H&S of all employees.
The Act highlights the difference between hazard and risk - what is this?
Hazard - identifying something which can cause harm
Risk - the likelihood that someone is harmed
name of regs in relation to PPE
PPE at Work Regulations 2022
overview of a risk assessment
- identify hazards
- who will the hazard effect
- Evaluate risk (likelihood and severity)
- Record findings on a form
- review assessment regularly
What is a method statement ?
A statement outlining the process or procedure to be followed when doing a job safely.
requirement for H&S document
firm with 5 employees
Fire Safety Act 2021
Resi buildings following the Hackitt review. Requires a responsible person to assess, manage and reduce the fire risks imposed.
