Level 2 - Plymouth Acquisition

Question 1

Tell me about the acquisition?

Answer 1

I went to Plymouth twice for a viewing tour with my client
They were searching for 1,500 sq ft of office space, either serviced or conventional
Viewed options in the city and out of town
Second time was to view a considered option again to confirm
Took space in a small conventional office in city centre

Question 1

What was your desktop risk assessment?

Answer 1

Locality - parking, road closures, travel
Any evidence of flooding
Any building construction going on on site

Question 2

What is a risk assessment? 6 processes

Answer 2

1. identify hazards
2. Identify people at risk from hazard
3. evaluate risk - likelihood and severity
4. Record finding
5. review regularly
6. Advise all those affected

Question 3

Explain risk vs hazard?

Answer 3

Risk - probability / likelihood someone will be harmed
Hazard - anything that has potential to cause harm

Question 4

What Preparations did you make?

Answer 4

Office viewing in city so low risk
Ensured car had petrol and tyres correct
Ensured i had essentials for trip - 5 hours round trip
Ensured i had relevant contact detials
Ensured i had property addresses and schedule of viewings

Question 5

What is your companies H&S policy?

Answer 5

In line with H&S at work 1974

Question 6

Why and how did you inform colleagues?

Answer 6

To ensure my whereabouts was known incase of an emergency
I informed via text message

Question 7

What is C&W lone working policy?

Answer 7

Avoid lone working where possible
Check location for any known hazards, any PPE
Check is specific site instructions
Tell colleagues
ensure charged mobile phone

Question 8

How did you ensure the safe person concept here?

Answer 8

I had a duty of care for my clients when on the viewing tour
I provided a clear schedule, exchanged contact details and ensured they were safe

Question 9

What four points included in H&S policy document?

Answer 9

1. Commitment to H&S
2. H&S structure, roles and responsibilities
3. Risk Assessment setting the risks within workplace and preventative measures
4. Details of planning, implementations and control measures

Question 10

What is a method statement?

Answer 10

Document that details the way a work task or process is to be completed and approved
Outline hazards and step by step guide
Detail control measures