Inspection

Question 1

What RICS Guidance should we be aware of when Inspecting?

Answer 1

RICS Guidance Note ‘Surveying Safely, 2nd Edition’ 2018 (effective Feb 2019)

Question 2

What does Surveying Safely set out?

Answer 2

Promotes health & safety awareness and best practices for both RICS members & firms to ensure safe working practices.

Question 3

What are some of the factors set out in Surveying Safely?

Answer 3

1. Risk assesment principles / Assessing Hazards
2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3. Lone working and remote locations
4. Site Inspections & access issues

Question 4

What checklist should you follow when inspecting a site alone?

Answer 4

• Tell someone where you are going and when you leave the building
• Wear appropiate protective clothing when appropiate such as high vis, hard hat, protective footwear, safety goggles etc.
• Sign in and out of buildings or construction sites
• Consider if safe to inspect alone

Question 5

Correct legislation on PPE?

Answer 5

Personal Potective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992, ammended in 2022

Question 6

Other H&S legislation to be aware of?

Answer 6

Health & Safety at Work, 1974, as amended

Question 7

What legislation should we be aware of with regards to fire safety?

Answer 7

Fire Risk Management Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Question 8

4 steps to take before attending site?

Answer 8

1. Consider personal safety, be aware of firms H&S procedures
2. Inspection of the local area
3. External inspection
4. Internal Inspection

Question 9

What are some things to take on site inspection?

Answer 9

• Mobile Phone
• Camera
• Tape Measure/Laser
• Plans and other supporting information
• PPE
• Pen & Paper / Ipad / Dictaphone