YOU HAVE TO KNOW

Question 1

When is a project notifiable

Answer 1

last more than 30 days and have more than 20 workers working at the same time at any point on the project or. exceed 500 person days of construction work

Question 2

HSE hierarchy of control

Answer 2

1. Elimination: This is the most effective control measure, involving the complete removal of the hazard from the workplace.
2. Substitution: If elimination is not feasible, the hazard should be replaced with a safer alternative.
3. Engineering Controls: These involve isolating workers from the hazard through physical means, such as barriers, ventilation, or automated systems.
4. Administrative Controls: These involve changes in work practices, procedures, and training to reduce the risk of exposure to the hazard.
5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): PPE is the least effective control measure and should only be used when other control measures are not feasible or sufficient. It protects the worker from the hazard, but it doesn’t eliminate or reduce the hazard itself.

Question 3

What are the different types of lease break

Answer 3

Give up occupation
Vacant possession
Material compliance
Strict compliance

Question 4

What is vacant possession

Answer 4

Free of chattles people and interests

On break date, LL must be able to use and enjoy occupation

practical terms, this means a tenant must return the keys, ensuring that all their chattels and fixtures are removed where the lease requires and that no people remain in occupation, including security staff, subtenants or unlawful occupiers. The removal of fixtures is the trickiest of these and there is considerable case law that determines what such fixtures comprise and whether they should be removed. The extent to which any particular fixture is annexed to the property is also relevant, and if it can be argued that the fixture has become part of the land then leaving it in situ will not impede vacant possession.

Question 5

What are the declarations under the building safety act

Answer 5

Compliance declaration
Regulation 38 declaration

Reg 38: fire safety information must be given to the RP no later than date of completion, date of occupation(whichever earlier)

Compliance declaration: Under regulation 18 for the building (registered building control approvers act) regs 2024. Notice must be given to RBCA confirming:

Work is complete and complaint with building regs.
PD have fulfilled there roles, PC have fulfilled there their role. In accordance with part 2A of the building regs (duty holders)

Question 6

What are the payment timescales

Answer 6