Surveying Safely

Question 1

When did Surveying Safely get issued?

Answer 1

Initially in Nov 2018 but re-issued as Professional standard in 2023.

Question 2

What are the key principles outlined in the RICS “Surveying Safely” document, and how do they contribute to ensuring the safety of surveying professionals?

Answer 2

Key principles include:

Risk Management - Ensuring that risks are identified and managed
Competency - Necessary skills and knowledge to perform roles safely
Communication - Effective comms within internal and external teams
Collaboration - Promoting collaboration to address safety challenges collectively.

Question 3

Can you give me the key components of that? (Surveying Safely)

Answer 3

• ‘Safe Person’ concept introduced within the 2nd edition.
• Assessing hazards and risks (risk management, assessing risk, risk assessments)
• Places of works (risks relating to building age, location, use etc.)
• Occupation hygiene (hazardous substances e.g. asbestos, working environment e.g. Lighting)
• Visiting premises of sites (lone working, condition of the property being visited)