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TASK 1 P7INTRODUCTIONI have to describe the health & Safety and Welfare associated with each of the different types of building surveys. This should include the use of appropriate PPE. Completion of measured surveysMeasured surveys involve taking measurements of sites or buildings in order to produce accurate data represented at a reduced scale. They are usually specified to an agreed level of detail, to acceptable trueness tolerances, scale, delivery times and costs. Each elevation would be sketched free-hand, dimensions are taken for later reproducing. This can be done manually or with CAD. This process involves just visiting the proposed property and then drawing a free hand outline and all elevations, dimensions and heights are taken whether by manually or digitally. Condition Survey A condition survey looks at all parts of a building to assess the condition and state of repair and externalise for immediate and future works. This involves many aspects to be looked and noted do wn which are flavour at the average of people living in each house, looking at which type of house it is, how many have central heating, how many have kitchen, which type of fuel is used to heat each house, the age of lodgment stock, the costs of repair per unit, what the average fitness standard of each house, the health and safety of the houses and what the energy efficiency ratings are. Overall this survey looks at the condition of a building and this can be noted down or organized with photographical evidence and the date (if time) is recorded when taking each photo. This is not like a detailed report neither does it involve any morphological nor investigation works. Dilapidation surveyA dilapidation survey which is also called a structural surve... ...lure to complete the work. Similarly, if the surveyor is not paid for doing work, then they in turn can take a invitee to court for the debt due. This is called getting sued for damages. Reports must be write with care to av oid getting sued. Indemnity Insurance This is to protect Surveyors against legal proceedings for damages of omission or negligence. Often to be paid for the sprightliness of the Surveyor. Nowadays anyone who gives advice or who provides a professional service should consider investing in adequate personal cover. It covers you against compensation sought by a client if they claim you have made a mistake or have been negligent in your professional service.Bankrupt If the client or surveyor goes bankrupt, then an formalized receiver would undertake the winding up of the company and establish the liability of the debtors and sums to be paid to creditors.