Health and Safety

Question 1

What RICS doc covers guidance for H&S when surveying

Answer 1

RICS surveying safely (2 edition) Nov 2018

Question 2

what does RICS surveying safely say

Answer 2

basics of good practise for management of h&s for RICS regulated firms and members
sets out how to assess hazards through risk assessment

Question 3

What is the safe person concept

Answer 3

Each individual ensures behavioural responsibility for theirs and others H&S at work

Question 4

When is a H&S file required

Answer 4

-more than one contractor
-gives client information for anyone undertaking future work to the property
-PD should prepare
- inc residual risks
-Passed to client once complete

Question 5

Why undertake H&S audits

Answer 5

• part of pm process
• assess H&S processes on site

Question 6

What should a construction phase plan include

Answer 6

• requirement of CDM
  -Arrangments for managing H&S
  -Outline site rules
• in accordance with schedule 3 - H&S aims, Site rules, co operation and co ordination, arrangements involving workers, site induction, welfare, fire and emergency procedures

Question 7

why are RAMS required

Answer 7

is stated by HSE as a way of satisfying requirements and regulations

Question 8

What happens if companies do not adhere to HASAWA74?

Answer 8

Criminal offence, 2 years prison, unlimited fine. Under section 37 directors and managers can be personally liable for negligence.

Question 9

When do you submit an ASB5 form notify asbestos

Answer 9

14 days prior to works

Question 10

When is a PCID required

Answer 10

When acting as PD under CDM regs 2015

Question 11

What is RIDDOR

Answer 11

Reporting of injuries, disease and dangerous occurrence regs 1995 set out timescales and record keeping for injuries to HSE

Question 12

What is COSHH

Answer 12

Control of substances hazardous to health regs 2002

Question 13

Pre survey risk assessment, how to undertake?

Answer 13

Request H&S FILE
asbestos management depending on age
review the properties location on google
assesss travel arrangements

Question 14

H&S on site

Answer 14

• Phone
• Stay safe app
• PPE
• Fall restraint if roof
• Don’t enter if there’s a risk

Question 15

5 points of PPE

Answer 15

Goggles, Hard Hat, Hi Vis, Boots, Gloves

Question 16

Who do you have a duty of care to on site

Answer 16

anyone on site
anyone visiting site
general public

Question 17

What do you do before going on scaffolding

Answer 17

• Scaffold tag
• contractors competence
• check yourself
• Insurance

Question 18

What do audits look at

Answer 18

F10, welfare, signage, emergency plan, signing in, permits, first aid, PCID and CPHASP, site management and security

Question 19

What responsibilities does an organisation have

Answer 19

selection, training, information, equipment, safe systems of working, instruction, supervision, ppe, management process

Question 20

How are risks managed

Answer 20

Risk assessment - pick out risk and how to mitigate it
competent staff

Question 21

How should a survey risk assessment be conducted

Answer 21

desktop research, asbestos etc.
review ppe required
hazards on site
diary entry for appointment
personal safety first

Question 22

What are workers responsible for in CDM 2015

Answer 22

Must be consulted on H&S matters
Take care of H&S
Report issues
Co operate with all