Level 2 - Bridgend inspection

Question 1

Tell me about the Property?

Answer 1

industrial warehouse on an industrial estate
c.25,000 sq ft
mix of open plan workshop space, storage and offices
Used for the production of aircraft equipment
Steel profile and clad
c. 1990s

Question 2

Did you do anything else before inspecting on a H&S front?

Answer 2

Desktop study of the site to assess parking provisions, travel, surrounding area
Flood risk, if listed building

Question 3

Are you aware of any regulation for PPE?

Answer 3

Health & Safety at Work 1974
PPE at Work Regulation 2022

Question 4

Can you outline the H&S at Work 1974?

Answer 4

Duty to employer to ensure practicable H&S and welfare at work for all employees
Policed by Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Must report injury and dangerous occurrences
Must undertake, record and review risk assessment

Question 5

What is RIDDOR?

Answer 5

Reporting Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
- 7 days incapacitation, reported to HSE within 15 days
- Keep record of all 3+ day injuries for 3 years after injury

Question 6

Can you outline the PPE at Work Regulation 2022?

Answer 6

Extended employers duty to ensure provision of appropriate PPE to employers and contractors

Question 7

What are the types of PPE?

Answer 7

Hi Vis Jacket
Hard Hat
Steel toe-capped boots
protective Goggles
gloves
ear defenders
Mask

Question 8

What are the risks of Heavy plant and machinery?

Answer 8

Moving parts and heavy objects
risk of injury
Maintain safe distance

Question 9

Why was signing in / out important?

Answer 9

For the duty holder at the property to understand persons on site in respect of Fire Safety

Question 10

Why was H&S brief important?

Answer 10

To understand the inherent risk associated with the site itself
Rules and regulation in place at the work

Question 11

Are you aware of any RICS information for H&S?

Answer 11

RICS Guidance Note (Practice Information) ‘Surveying Safely - Health and safety principles for property professionals’ second edition, 2018, effective Feb 2019

Question 12

What does the RICS GN state?

Answer 12

Basic, good practice for management of H&S for members and firms
RICS FIrms must provide:
- safe working environment, equipment, systems of work and competent staff

Question 13

What is the GN Document structure for Surveying Safely?

Answer 13

1. Personal responsibilities for members and firms
2. Assessing hazards and risks
3. Workplace H&S
4. Occupational hygiene and health
5. Visiting premises and site
6. Fire Safety
7. Residential surveyin
8. Procurement and management of contractors

Question 14

Why is it important to be diligent on inspections?

Answer 14

To ensure myself and those around me are safe - noting the RICS Safe Person Concept

Question 15

What is the Safe Person Concept?

Answer 15

individuals assumes responsibility for their own, colleagues and others H&S while at work.
Anyone can be a safe person

Question 16

Talk me through your inspection in Bridgend?

Answer 16

1. Inspecting a 25,000 sq ft industrial unit in Bridgend that had heavy machinery in situ
2. I ensured i equipped myself with the necessary PPE such as Hi-Vis, Steel toe boots, hard hat and charged mobile phone
3. I read the H&S brief on site and conducted my inspection with a duty holder and was mindful of moving parts and keeping a safe distance

Question 17

How did you ensure colleagues knew of your whereabouts?

Answer 17

I was accompanied
But I also informed another team member of both of our whereabouts and time of departure/arrival