Health & Safety Flashcards
(35 cards)
What is the goal of Surveying Safely, 2018?
To set out guidance for property professionals at both a personal and corporate level.
What does surveying safely cover?
8 sections in total:
- personal responsibilities (M + F)
- risk assessments
- workplace health and safety
- occupational health and hygiene
- visiting premises / sites
- fire safety
- resi
- procurement and contractors
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What are the responsibilities on regulated firms under Surveying Safely, 2018?
- safe working environment
- safe working equipment
- safe systems of work
- staff competency (training)
- clear H + S documentation
All falls under the “safe person concept”
What would you say is the key part of surveying safely to the property professional?
The safe person concept:
- each individual assumes responsibility for themselves, their colleagues and third parties.
- seems to ensure individuals have responsibility for their actions, and that they have the necessary tools /
training to do so
How would you undertake a risk assessment?
- ID the risk
- Who is at risk
- Plan to overcome risk
- Implement and record
- Review
- Inform / update others
What is the process called of planning and implementing steps to overcome a risk?
A method statement
- the plan and process of overcoming a risk on a step by step basis
What are relevant PPE items you might consider taking to an inspection?
- hard hat
- high viz
- steel toe / sole boots
- mask
- goggles
- cloves
What actions might you take to limit the risks of working alone?
- buddy system
- day time inspection
- arrange to attend with prop man
- outlook diary
- work phone
- inspection timings shared
What is BNPPREs lone working policy?
Try to encourage where possible that all inspections are attended with a colleague. Suitable investigations should be made prior to attending the site (eg. talking with prop man / desktop inspection). If you have to attend alone, outlook diary’s, colleague contacts, work phone and new alarm system.
What are the minimum requirements of a firms health and safety documentation?
- Statement of commitment to health and safety
- Details of health and safety structure, roles, responsibilities
- Risk assessments and method statements
- Details of planning and implementation of method statements
What legislation relates to workplace health and safety?
The health and safety at work act, 1974
What is the key takeaway from the health and safety at work act, 1974?
That every employer must ensure the health, safety and welfare of every employee in their workplace.
What are some of the specific responsibilities of employers under the health and safety at work act, 1974?
- Commitment to H+S
- Clear policy and training
- Hierarchy of H+S
- report dangerous incidents
- risk assessments + Method Statements
- hold health and safety info on site
What does the health and safety at work act 1974 provide to help businesses comply?
The ‘six pack’ of health and safety:
- Management at work
- Display screen equipment
- Manuel handling operations
- Provision / use of work equipment
- PPE
- Workplace H+S and welfare
Who is responsible for fire risk assessments in property?
Vacant = LL Let = tenant Sublet = subtenant
What is the responsibility of the “responsible person” for fire safety assessments?
- regular fire safety reviews
- up to date and published fire safety policy
- undertake works where necessary to ensure fire safety
What regulation governs fire safety?
Fire risk management regulatory reforms, 2005.
- Soon to be reformed under the Fire Safety Act, 2021
- covered under own section in surveying safely, 2018
What was the recent review that took place relating to fire safety, particularly in resi buildings?
The Hackett Review in 2018.
- found dangers cladding the key issue
- fire safety bill, 2019
- Fire Safety Act 2021
Asbestos is largely covered in surveying safely, 2018. Please give an overview of what you know about asbestos.
Thee types:
- Blue
- Brown
- White
Blue worst and white the safest. Regularly used in construction from the 1950-1990s due to its versatile and insulating properties.
Asbestos is safe when undisturbed, therefore where detected, a management plan should be implemented.
What regulation governs the control of asbestos?
Control of Asbestos Regs, 2012
- makes it a statutory duty to manage asbestos in commercial buildings.
- asbestos register also a mandatory requirement
- When ID’d have two options;
- Management survey - locate, assess, advise, no samples
- Remove / demolish survey - locate, assess, sample, advise on removal. NECESSARY where any works are to be implemented on a building with asbestos
Where does responsibility for asbestos lie? What are the obligations on the responsible party? What must they do?
Vacant = LL Let = T
Either must:
- undertake assessment
- produce risk management plan
- produce register
- make register available to all relevant
- review every 6 months
What RICS material relates to asbestos?
GN “Asbestos - legal requirements and best practice for property professionals and clients” 4th, effective August 2021
What are some of the statutory obligations for a commercial property owner?
- asbestos management
- contamination investigations
- disability requirements
- EPCs
- fire safety
- H+S
- PAT testing
- waste management
How do you adhere to surveying safely when on site work?
I try to follow the “safe person concept”, taking responsibility for myself, colleagues and third parties. I look to assess the risks of a site before attending and comply with my companies lone working policy
