Matt - Health and Safety - Level 1

Question 1

What is the principal legislation for Health and Safety in the UK?

Answer 1

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974

Question 2

Which body is responsible for the enforcement of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

Answer 2

Health and Safety Executive

Question 3

What does the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 detail?

Answer 3

Employers must as far as reasonably practicable, ensure employees health, safety and welfare at work

Question 4

What are the punishments for breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

Answer 4

An unlimited fine and/or up to 2 years imprisonment

Question 5

What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?

Answer 5

Equipment used to protect people from hazardous materials

Question 6

What are some examples of PPE equipment?

Answer 6

1. Helmet
2. Goggles
3. Mask
4. Ear defenders
5. High vis jacket
6. Steel toe capped boots

Question 7

What is asbestos?

Answer 7

A hazardous material which if inhaled can cause asbestosis, a form of cancer

Question 8

What are the 3 different types of asbestos?

Answer 8

1. Blue (Crocidolite)
2. Brown (Amosite)
3. White (Chrysotile)

Question 9

Which is the most hazardous asbestos material?

Answer 9

Blue

Question 10

When should you assume that asbestos may be present?

Answer 10

Any building built before 2000

Question 11

What RICS guidance is there in relation to health and safety?

Answer 11

The Guidance Note of Surveying safely (2nd edition) 2019

Question 12

What can you tell me about Surveying safely?

Answer 12

1. It highlights best practice and responsibility for both employer and employees for health and safety in the work place
2. It introduces the safe person concept for Members
3. Regulated Firms have specific obligations

Question 13

What can you tell me about the safe person concept?

Answer 13

RICS Members must assume responsibility for their own safety, safety of colleagues and safety of others in the workplace

Question 14

What are some of the obligations that Surveying safely requires from Regulated Firms?

Answer 14

1. Regulated Firms must provide a safe working environment, equipment and systems and training to ensure staff are competent.
2. Regulated Firms must carry out risk assessments in relation to the sites that Surveyors may visit.

Question 15

What is a risk assessment?

Answer 15

This is determining how harm may be caused and what precautions can be taken to minimise the risk of harm being realised.

Question 16

What is a hazard?

Answer 16

Something which may cause harm

Question 17

What is risk?

Answer 17

The likelihood of harm being caused

Question 18

What are some steps to a risk assessment?

Answer 18

1. Identify the hazards
2. Identify who may be harmed and how they may be harmed
3. Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
4. Record the findings and implement them
5. Review and update the risk assessment regularly

Question 19

Can you tell me about any updates regarding fire safety?

Answer 19

The Fire Safety Act 2021 was introduced as a result of the Grenfell disaster.

The Building Safety Act 2022 was introduced to hold people responsible for fire and structural safety accountable.

Question 20

What are some asbestos containing materials?

Answer 20

1. Ceiling tiles
2. Pipe insulation
3. Vinyl floor tiles
4. Wallboards