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Health and Safety Flashcards

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Why is health and safety so important?

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Important because of legislation and company policy.

Important for my own protection and others.

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What do you know about the RICS Surveying Safely 2018?

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Effective 2019

Sets out good practice principles for the management of health and safety for RICS-regulated firms and RICS members.

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What is the structure of the RICS Surveying Safely 2018?

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  1. Personal Responsibilities for RICS Members and Firms
  2. Assessing hazards and risks
  3. Workplace Health and Safety
  4. Occupational Hygiene and Health
  5. Visiting premises and sites
  6. Fire safety
  7. Residential property surveying
  8. Procurement and management of contractors
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What is on the cover of the RICS Surveying Safely 2018?

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  1. RICS
  2. Surveying safely: health and safety principles for property professionals
  3. date
  4. different sized blocks
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What are the lone working procedures at your firm?

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My company has a ‘buddy’ system where we must ensure we notify our buddy before we attend site alone and after the inspection is complete.

Must carry charged mobile phone and personal alarm.

Must enter full details of the meeting/inspection within my electronic diary.

Use of safe word if require police assistance.

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What do you know about the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974?

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Legislation to enforce a duty on employers to protect employees Health and Safety at work.

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What is your company’s Health and Safety policy?

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To ensure as reasonably practical the health safety and welfare of all employees and any affected persons.

Achieved by:

  1. Safe systems of work.
  2. Safe equipment.
  3. Safe means of using.
  4. Necessary information, training, instruction and supervision.
  5. Safe places to work.
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What is the role of the Health and Safety Executive?

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Polices the Health and Safety Act 1974.

Provides best practice and health and safety guidance.

Can give out fines or imprisonment.

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What is the 5-step approach to a health and safety risk assessment?

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  1. Identify the hazards present.
  2. Identify the people at risk.
  3. Evaluate the risk, considering the likelihood and severity of accidents.
  4. Record the findings.
  5. Review the risk assessment regularly.
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What additional safety measures have you undertaken during the pandemic?

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Prior to an inspection I send inspection letters which states if anyone has been diagnosed with Covid-19 within the past 10 days not to attend the viewing.

It also requests information of any other health and safety information that may be relevant.

I take a face mast, gloves and hand sanitiser to inspections.

I ensure I stay 2 meters from other people while inspecting.

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What is Personal Protective Equipment?

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Equipment to keep you safe at work:

  1. high visibility jacket
  2. protective footwear
  3. hard hat
  4. protective goggles
  5. gloves
  6. ear defenders

+ COVID-19 protection

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Why do you sign in and out of a site?

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To ensure people know you are on site, and at the end of the day the log will be checked to confirm that all who were on site have safely left.

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What are hazards?

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A hazardous material is harmful to health.

Such materials include:

  • Asbestos
  • Lead piping / lead paint
  • Radon Gas
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What do you do if you find hazardous materials on site?

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I would recommend a specialist report and make appropriate assumptions.

Check contents of an Asbestos report / register.

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What are the three types of Asbestos?

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Brown (amosite) – banned 1985

Blue (crocidolite) – banned 1985

White (Chrysotile) – banned 1999

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What does HSE website say about Asbestos?

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It advised that Asbestos can be found in any building built before the year 2000 (houses, factories, offices, schools, hospitals etc) and causes around 5,000 deaths per year.

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What is the key asbestos legislation?

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The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

  • non compliance is a criminal offence
  • provides obligations to the duty holder and employer
  • duty holder is the owner of the premise if vacant or a tenant if holding a repairing lease.
  • duty holder must undertake a risk assessment
  • all work is to be done by a licensed contractor
  • asbestos register must be produced and kept up to date
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Where is Asbestos usually found?

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As picturised in the RICS Surveying Safely 2018, Asbestos can be found in many places.

Examples include:

  • roof sheeting and tiles
  • pipe lagging
  • insulation
  • textured coatings and paints
  • cement
  • guttering and drainpipes
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What are the two types of Asbestos Survey?

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  1. Management
    = locates, assess and advises management
  2. Refurbishment / demolition survey
    = samples taken and advise on management
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What is the Fire Risk Management Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005?

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Risk assessment for fire prevention in non-domestic properties

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How would you prepare for visiting a site?

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As mentioned in Surveying Safely 2018:

Carry out due diligence beforehand and undertake personal risk assessment of site.

Think about travelling to site, lone working, condition of property, occupation, what activity is carried out, site rules & Covid-19 requirements.

Bring PPE and COVID PPE

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What are the Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) regulations 2015?

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Aim is to improve management and coordination of health and safety during all stages of a construction project

Duty holders are: the client, principal designer and principal contractor - onus is on the client.

Criminal offence - policed by the HSE

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What is a ‘safe person’?

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Someone who takes responsibility for their own, their colleague’s and other’s health and safety while at work.

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Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, who is a duty holder?

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Owner of the premises if vacant, occupier if holding a repairing lease.

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What are the 5 steps a duty holder must take in relation to asbestos?

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  1. Assess location and condition
  2. Assess risk and create an asbestos management plan
  3. Produce an asbestos register
  4. Make the register available to all who may disturb it
  5. Review register regularly (HSE recommends every 6 months)
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What is an asbestos register?

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A log of asbestos surveys.

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Where is asbestos removed to?

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All ACMs and asbestos contaminated waste must be disposed of to an Environment Agency licensed asbestos landfill site, carried by vehicles marked with hazardous waste signage.

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Who can remove asbestos?

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  1. Licensed contractors
    - held on a register with HSE
  2. Non-licensed contractors
    - can only remove certain asbestos i.e. cement panels
    - work must be carried out in accordance with HSE and they must be trained
29
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What fines are associated with asbestos?

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Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008

  • £20,000 and possibility of 12 month imprisonment
  • more serious offences can be tried in higher courts where there is no limit on fines
30
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What are reasonable fire precaution measures?

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  • fire detection & warning alarm system
  • fire fighting equipment
  • safe exit routes
  • evacuation plan
  • suitable fire doors
  • emergency lighting & signage
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Key points of the Fire Safety Act 2021?

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Requires all responsible persons to assess, manage and reduce the risks of fire posed by the structure, external walls and common areas of a building.

Fire service can take enforcement action against responsible people who fail to comply

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What does the Fire Safety Act 2021 require?

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Regular inspections of lifts

Up to date evacuation plans

Suitable fire safety instructions for residents

Where external walls have unsafe cladding, individual flat entrances must have doors up to current standards

Duty holders for multi-occupied residential buildings must manage & reduce the risk of fire.

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When is an EWS1 form required?

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  1. 6 storeys +
    - if cladding is on the building
    - if balconies stack vertically and are made from combustible material
  2. 5 - 6 storeys
    - significant amount of cladding (1/4 of building)
    - there are ACM panels
    - if balconies stack vertically and made from combustible material
  3. 4 or less
    - ACM panels on the building
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Any new RICS guidance on valuers and cladding?

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RICS Guidance Note: Valuation of Properties in multi-storey, multi-occupancy residential buildings with cladding (2021)

  • provides criteria to help a valuer decide whether particular buildings need an EWS1 form
  • however, valuers must always follow clients/lenders instructions
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What is an EWS1 form?

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Designed to be used for residential properties of any height i.e. blocks of flats, student accommodation.

Not designed for use for hotels.

Allows a “qualified professional” to confirm that an external wall system on residential buildings has been assessed for safety, in line with government guidance.

Considers:

  • the height of building
  • type of cladding & how much
  • presence of balconies & combustible material
36
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How long are EW1 forms valid for?

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5 years for an entire building.

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Why is an EWS1 form needed?

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Delivers assurance to lenders, valuers, buyers, residents and sellers.

It’s purpose is to ensure a valuation can be provided for mortgage purposes for a property with an external wall system.

Only used for a valuer & lender in determining if remediation costs affect valuer.

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What happens if an EWS1 form identifies remedial work?

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A valuer would need to take this into consideration.

A valuation will only be possible if there is clarity on the cost of remedial work and a timeline for works to be completed.

Lenders are unlikely to lend until remedial work is done.

Could result in a ‘nil valuation’ but that doesn’t mean its worthless, just that the lender requires further information.

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What are the obligations of a commercial property occupier?

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  1. asbestos management
  2. contamination
  3. EPC
  4. Disability discrimination and equality
  5. fire safety
  6. H&S
  7. occupiers liability
  8. waste management
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What risks to assess when inspecting?

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  1. structural stability
  2. sharp objects
  3. roofs
  4. slip and trip hazards
  5. working at height
  6. ACMs
  7. contamination
41
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What has happened since the Grenfell Tower tragedy?

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Hackett review was completed which made recommendations on the regulatory system for the future.

  • Fire Safety Act (2021)
  • Building Safety Bill (2021)
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What are RICS firms obligated to provide in terms of H&S?

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  1. a safe working environment
  2. safe work equipment
  3. safe systems of work
  4. competent staff
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What’s the difference between a risk and a hazard?

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Hazard = something that can cause harm

Risk = the likelihood of something cause harm.

44
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What’s a deleterious material?

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Materials which can degrade over the lifetime of a building.

e.g. asbestos, calcium chloride

45
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What has the RICS action been since Grenfell?

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sds

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What is Savills lone working procedure?

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  1. buddy system
  2. put inspections in calendar and state where you are going and who you are meeting
  3. must carry mobile phone
  4. use the code word if needed
47
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What is the Building Safety Bill?

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Part of the reform to give residents and homeowners more rights, powers and protection.

Set out a clear pathway on how residential buildings should be constructed, maintained and made safe.

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What are the risks/hazards associated with lone working?

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Falling/tripping and not being able to walk.

Other people.

49
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When is a H&S policy needed?

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If a company has more than 5 employees.

50
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Are you aware of any new RICS guidance on asbestos?

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RICS Guidance Note on Asbestos 2021

Intended to assist RICS members and firms in their duties, to ensure they and their clients company with UK legislation.

Property professionals are legally required to recognise and accept their personal responsibility under the
duty of care requirement of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to manage and control asbestos related risks. They also have a general ethical duty to ensure that the advice they give is morally and legally
sound

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Key principles of Surveying Safely 2018?

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Personal responsibilities for members and firms
Assessing hazards and risks

Looks at:
Occupational hygiene and health
Fire safety
Visiting sites

52
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What must employers do under the H&S at Work Act 1974?

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Employers must undertake risk assessments which are recorded and kept under review.

Employers must report injuries and dangerous occurrences.

Must have a H&S policy.

53
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What do you need to get for new build properties in relation to asbestos?

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A certificate from the architect saying no asbestos material has been used.

54
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Under Surveying Safely 2018, what is the hierarchy of risk control?

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  1. Elimination
  2. Substitution
  3. Engineering Controls
  4. Administrative controls
  5. PPE
55
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What are the ‘Six Pack’ of H&S regulations?

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6 regulations which implement EU directives on H&S and clarify how employers must comply with their duties under the H&S Act 1974.

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What are the 6 ‘Six Pack’ regulations?

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  1. Management of health and safety at work
  2. Display screen equipment
  3. Manual handling operations
  4. PPE at work
  5. Provision and use of work equipment
  6. Workplace health, safety and welfare
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What does a H&S Policy contain?

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  1. Organisations commitment to H&S
  2. Details of H&S structure, roles and responsibilities
  3. Risk assessment of risks in workplace
  4. Planning and control methods in place.
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What did you learning in your H&S training?

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The training covered both mine and my firms duties in relation to H&S.

Employer:

  • provide safe equipment and work environment
  • have and display H&S policy

Me:

  • be a ‘safe person’
  • assess what PPE is needed
  • assess safety prior to visiting a site as per Surveying Safely
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What is the time frame for reporting injuries to HSE?

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Report within 15 days, keep record of 3 day plus injuries, keep records for 3 years

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