Surveying Safely

Question 1

What is the safe person concept

Answer 1

Individuals are responsible for their own health and safety and the health and safety of colleagues

Question 2

What are the requirements for firms

Answer 2

• A safe working environment
• Safe work equipment
• Safe systems of work
• Competent staff

Question 3

What are the requirements for individuals

Answer 3

1) Appropriate skills and training to carry out tasks
2) Individuals have a responsibility to themselves (safe person)
3) Conduct a risk assessment where appropriate
4) Act within competence

Question 4

How would you assess a risk

Answer 4

1) Identify the hazard
2) Who might be harmed
3) Evaluate level of risk and precautions
4) Record findings
5) Review assessment
6) Advise all those affected of the outcomes

Question 5

What is a dynamic risk assessment

Answer 5

A risk assessment conducted on the day due to changing environmental circumstances

Question 6

What is the key UK legislation for health and safety

Answer 6

Health & Safety at Work Act 1974

Question 7

What did the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 enforce on employers

Answer 7

A duty to ensure health, safety and well-being of employees and other affected persons is not at risk, so far as is reasonably practicable

Question 8

What is a hazard

Answer 8

Something that could potentially cause harm

Question 9

What is a risk

Answer 9

The potential of harm being realised

Question 10

What is a risk assessment?

Answer 10

Assessment of risk and the likelihood of it being realised also how that risk can be mitigated

Question 11

What is the risk assessment procedure?

Answer 11

1) Identify
2) Analyse who and how
3) Evaluate risks and decide on precautions
4) Implement
5) Review
6) Inform all those affected of the outcome of the assessment and methods of work, or other control measures necessary, to minimise or eliminate risk

Question 12

What are some diseases caused by asbestos

Answer 12

Forms of cancer and impaired lung function

Question 13

Where are you likely to find asbestos

Answer 13

Most common in pre 2000’s properties due to it being made illegal after that period. It is typically found in spray coating, insulation and tiles or panelling. It is best to ask for an asbestos register in commercial properties

Question 14

What is the main legislation in regards to asbestos

Answer 14

Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Question 15

What are common diseases found in buildings

Answer 15

Legionnaires
Lyme Disease
Skin Cancer
Sick building syndrome (not a real disease)

Question 16

What would you do before during and after an inspection

Answer 16

Before:

• Pre assessment of hazards
• Update calendar
• PPE checks
• Request information from client

During:

• Elevated surfaces
• Roofs
• Structural stability
• Slips and trips
• Weather conditions

After:

• Secure the site and inform owner
• Ring office to let them know movements
• Any hazards that need to be noted for future visits
• It is a legal requirement to notify site staff of any incident or near miss. A form must also be completed for internal purposes

Question 17

What is the trust set up to help lone workers

Answer 17

Suzy Lamplugh Trust