H&S SoE

Question 1

L1 - What were the main changes between RICS Surveying Safely 2018 and 2011?

Answer 1

Introduction of the Safe Person Concept

Question 2

What is the Safe Person Concept?

Answer 2

RICS considers the concept of a ‘safe person’ to mean
that each individual assumes individual behavioural
responsibility for their own, their colleagues’ and others’
health and safety while at work.

Question 3

L2 - What was the main hazard you identified?

Answer 3

Surveying on a busy congested site

Ensured to bring all my PPE

Question 4

Are you aware of further additions to Fire Safety Guidance?

Answer 4

In October 2023, phase 3 of new fire safety guidance comes into play.

Section 156 of the Building Safey Act 2022 makes a number of amendments to the the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to improve fire safety in all buildings regulated by the FSO.

Phase 3 further strengthens fire safety in all FSO regulated premises by:

improving cooperation and coordination between Responsible Persons (RPs)

increasing requirements in relation to the recording and sharing of fire safety information thus creating a continual record throughout a building’s lifespan

making it easier for enforcement authorities to take action against non-compliance

ensuring residents have access to comprehensive information about fire safety in their building