Worked Examples

Physiological Requirements

  1. Damp and mould growth etc
  2. Excessive cold
  3. Excessive heat
  4. Asbestos (and MMF)
  5. Biocides
  6. CO & fuel combustion products
  7. Lead
  8. Radiation
  9. Uncombusted fuel gas
  10. VOCs

Psychological Requirements

  1. Crowding and space
  2. Entry by intruders
  3. Lighting
  4. Noise

Protection Against Infection

  1. Domestic hygiene, pests & refuse
  2. Food safety
  3. Personal hygiene sanitation & drainage
  4. Water supply

Protection Against Accidents

  1. Falls associated with baths etc
  2. Falling on level surfaces
  3. Falling on stairs etc
  4. Falling between levels
  5. Electrical hazards
  6. Fire
  7. Flames, hot surfaces etc
  8. Collision and entrapment
  9. Explosions
  10. Position and operability of amenities etc
  11. Structural collapse and falling elements