Inspection Flashcards
1
Q
How do you undertake a risk assessment?
A
- Identify hazards
- Decide who may be harmed and how
- Evaluate risks
- Record findings
- Review and update
- Advise all those affected
Will need to dynamically assess risk on site - situation on day may change
2
Q
In regards to safety, what must RICS regulates firms provide?
A
- Safe working environment
- Safe equipment
- safe systems at work
- competent staff
3
Q
What is H&S act 1974?
A
Uk legislation relating to health and safety.
Places a duty on employers to ensure heath and safety and well-being of employees and other affected persons is not at risk.
Key aspect: director/senior manager commits offence if they provided consent?
4
Q
What are the penalties of the H&S act 1974?
A
Breaching the act is a criminal offence
Unlimited fine
Up to 2 years imprisonment
Directors disqualified up to 15 years
5
Q
6 parts of the H&S act 1974?
A
- Management of health and safety at work
- Display screen equipment
- Manual handling procedures
- PPE
- Provision of work equipment
- Workplace, safety and welfare
