Health and Safety in an Animal Care Workplace

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
T/615/8803
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
36 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the responsibilities of employers and employees for health and safety in animal care workplaces.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Outline key health and safety considerations in animal care workplaces. 

  • 1.2

    Outline the key responsibilities of employers for health and safety, as set out in relevant legislation.

  • 1.3

    Outline the key responsibilities for health and safety of workers in a specific animal care workplace, with reference to relevant legislation. 

  • 1.4

    Describe procedures to follow if risks, hazards, accidents or sudden illnesses are identified in a specific animal care workplace.

2

Know about hazards and risks that can arise in an animal care workplace. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Describe common hazards and risks in animal care workplaces.

  • 2.2

    Describe ways to reduce hazards and minimise risks in a specific animal care workplace.

3

Know about good practice in relation to health and safety in an animal care workplace.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe different examples of good practice in relation to health and safety within a specific animal care workplace. 

  • 3.2

    State how the employer communicates their expectations about health and safety to staff and ensures high standards of health and safety in a specific animal care workplace. 

  • 3.3

    For a specific animal care workplace, outline the possible consequences (for animals, staff and the organisation) of poor health and safety standards.