H&S

Question 1

Surveying Safely: Health & Safety principles for property professionals 2nd edition 2018

Answer 1

sets out good best practice principles
focuses on:
- personal responsibilities
- assessing hazards/risks
- workplace health and safety
- occupational hygiene and health
- visiting premises and sites
- fire safety
- residential surveying
- procurement and management of contractors

Question 2

RICS Firms must ensure they provide

Answer 2

safe working environment
safe working equipment
safe systems of work
competent staff

Question 3

‘Safe Person’ concept

Answer 3

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tell someone where you are going and let them know when you leave too
wear appropriate clothing EG high visibility jacket, hard hat, goggles, gloves and ear defenders (PPE)
sign in and out of construction site
have site induction
check if safe to work alone
check dated tag on scaffolding
wear non slip shoes if going on ladder

Question 4

Health and Safety at Work 1974

Answer 4

duty to all employers to ensure health safety and welfare of employees
policed by HSE (Health and Safety Executive) - can issue fines/prison
only UK Act where guilty until proven innocent

Question 5

Hazard

Answer 5

Likelihood/probability that someone will be harmed

EG risk of falling on wet floor

Question 6

Risk Assessment

Answer 6

legal requirement for organisations of more than 5 staff
need risk assessments for all significant hazards
Identify hazards
Identify those at risk
Evaluate risk / likelihood of accident
Record findings
Review risk assessment regularly
Advise those affected of risk assessment and methods of work to minimise risk

Question 7

Health and Safety policy document

Answer 7

required for employers if more than 5 employees
written document with 4 points:
1. Policy of commitment to H&S
2. Details on roles and responsibilities
3. Risk assessment
4. Details of control measures

Question 8

‘Six Pack’ of H&S Regulations

Answer 8

Management of H&S at work
Display screen equipment
Manual handling operations
PPE
Provision and use of work equipment
Workplace health, safety & welfare

Question 9

RIDDOR

Answer 9

Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
- report if over 7 days incapacitation
- report to HSE within 15 days
- keep record if injury over 3 days
- maintain accident book for 3 years after incident

Question 10

What happens if asbestos is disturbed or damaged?

Answer 10

releases small toxic fibres which can get into lungs and cause illness

Question 11

Two types of asbestos survey

Answer 11

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management survey (locate and advise on management)
refurbishment/demolition survey (asbestos samples taken)

Question 12

What does architect need to supply in newly constructed building?

Answer 12

Certificate to confirm there is no asbestos

Question 13

How regularly should asbestos register be reviewed

Answer 13

6 monthly

Question 14

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Asbestos: Legal Requirements and Best Practice for Property Professionals 2021

Answer 14

Details of common ACMs
How to commission asbestos survey
Suggested contents of asbestos management plan

Question 15

RAMS stands for Risk Assessment Method Statement - to demonstrate safe work practices

Answer 15

1. Scope of Work
   Ensure clear, specific task description.

Include work location, resources, and objectives.

2. Risk Assessment
   Hazards: Identify all possible risks.

Risk Levels: Assess likelihood and severity.

Control Measures: Use the hierarchy of controls (eliminate, substitute, engineering, admin controls, PPE).

3. Method Statement
   Work Procedures: Ensure tasks are detailed and logical.

Sequencing: Check task order for safety and efficiency.

Equipment: Specify tools and safety equipment needed.

Competence: Ensure workers are properly trained.

4. Emergency Procedures
   Include emergency plans (e.g., accidents, fires).

Provide first aid and contact info.

Include evacuation plans if necessary.

5. Approval and Accountability
   Ensure sign-off from relevant stakeholders.

Assign clear responsibilities for tasks and safety measures.

6. Compliance
   Ensure RAMS comply with health and safety regulations.

Address site-specific hazards and legal requirements.

7. Monitoring and Review
   Regular reviews and updates of RAMS as conditions change.

Conduct site inspections to monitor compliance.

8. Worker Consultation
   Workers should review and understand RAMS.

Feedback from workers on practicality and concerns.

Question 16

Method Statement

Answer 16

details how task is to be completed
must detail control measures in place
needs prior approval