Health and Safety - Level 1 Flashcards
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What health & safety legislation are you aware of?
Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA)
How do you ensure that you comply with this legislation?
I wear PPE and undertake safety training onsite.
What are the penalties under current health & safety legislation?
There is a max $16,000 penalty per violation, $165,000 penalty for repeated or multiple violations.
Tell me about your employer’s health & safety policy?
My employer’s H&S policy is that I must undertake mandatory training when required and abide by all H&S requirements at all times.
What are your health & safety duties as an individual surveyor?
To wear PPE and abide by the H&S policies when visiting site.
What guidance does the RICS produce about H&S?
The Surveying Safely, 2nd edition.
Tell me something you understand from reading Surveying Safely.
This document outlines ethical, moral, and practical issues related to health and safety in the surveying profession. It also discussed personal and corporate responsibilities. It also discusses the legal and regulatory requirements.
When was Surveying Safely last updated?
1st February, 2019
What are the key changes?
The changes were the introduction of a “safe person” concept, emphasizing individual behavioral responsibility. It also incorporated the hierarchy of risk control and updated advice on fire safety. A new chapter on residential property surveying was added, while the chapter on legal considerations was removed.
What is the safe person concept?
The “safe person” concept is where each individual is responsible for their own actions, as well as those of their colleagues and others, to ensure health and safety. This emphasizes individual responsibility for safe work practices.
What must Regulated Firms provide?
RICS-regulated firms are obliged to ensure the health, safety and welfare of people at work by providing, monitoring and maintaining: a safe working environment, safe work equipment, safe systems of work and, competent staff.
What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
Hard Hat, Viz Vests, Safety Glasses, Steel Toe Boots, Gloves.
What is a risk assessment?
It’s a process of identifying, analyzing, and evaluating potential hazards and risks associated with a specific activity, project, or workplace.
What is a risk?
A risk is the possibility of an undesirable event occurring, often involving potential harm, loss, or injury.
What is a hazard?
A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm, damage, or adverse effects.
How would you undertake a risk assessment before attending site?
Before attending a site, I would undertake a thorough risk assessment that involves identifying potential hazards, determining who might be harmed, evaluating the risks, and taking preventative measures. This process ensures a safe working environment by addressing potential dangers before they occur.
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a natural mineral that is resistant to heat and corrosion.
What legislation are you aware of in relation to asbestos?
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), the Asbestos Information Act (AIA), and the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
How does asbestos cause lung damage?
The asbestos fibers irritate and scar lung tissue, causing the lungs to become stiff.
What are the two types of asbestos survey?
The management surveys and refurbishment/demolition surveys.
When was asbestos banned?
EPA banned it in 2019, but it has been banned multiple times and overturned.
What is an asbestos survey/management plan?
An asbestos survey identifies, assesses, and documents the presence and condition of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) within a property.
A management plan then outlines how the risks associated with those ACMs will be managed to protect individuals and the environment.
What is occupational health?
Occupational health is a branch of medicine that focuses on the health and safety of workers in all occupations.
Why is it important?
It promotes healthy work practices.
