Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
J/616/5917
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
21 hours

Assessment Guidance

Assessment requirements:

The unit comprises a number of Learning Outcomes with associated Assessment Criteria. Each associated individual assessment criteria must be formally assessed within its own right.

Assessment criteria 1.6:
One hazard and potential risk must be listed for each of the following:
- resources
- equipment
- obstructions
- storage
- services
- wastes
- work activities

Assessment criteria 2.6:
Four aids must be listed

Assessment criteria 3.3:
One hazard and potential risk must be listed for each of the following:
- dropping tools and debris
- stability of ladders
- the working area
- overhead cables
- fragile roofs
- scaffolds
- internal voids
- equipment
- other people

Assessment criteria 4.1
List Five substance groups

Assessment criteria 4.2:
Five risks to health must be listed

Assessment criteria 4.7:
Two types of asbestos waste must be stated

Assessment criteria 4.8:
Three types of personal protective equipment (PPE) must be stated

Assessment Criteria 5.2:
Five hazards and Five potential risks must be stated

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the principles of risk assessment for maintaining and improving health and safety at work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    State the purpose of risk assessments and method statements.

  • 1.2

    State the legal requirements of risk assessments and method statements.

  • 1.3

    State common causes of work-related:

    - fatalities

    - injuries.

  • 1.4

    State the implications of not preventing accidents and ill health at work.

  • 1.5

    State the meaning of the following in relation to health and safety at work:

    - accident

    - near miss

    - hazard

    - risk

    - competence.

  • 1.6

    List typical hazards and potential risks associated with the following:

    - resources

    - equipment

    - obstructions

    - storage

    - services

    - wastes

    - work activities.

  • 1.7

    State the importance of reporting accidents and near misses.

  • 1.8

    State typical accident reporting procedures.

  • 1.9

    State who is responsible for making accident reports.

  • 1.10

    State the purpose of dynamic risk assessments.

2

Know the importance of safe manual handling in the workplace.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    State the reasons for ensuring safe manual handling in the workplace.

  • 2.2

    State the potential injuries and ill health that may occur from incorrect manual handling.

  • 2.3

    State the employee’s responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance for:

    - moving and storing materials

    - manual handling

    - mechanical lifting.

  • 2.4

    State the procedures for safe lifting in accordance with official guidance.

  • 2.5

    State the importance of using site safety equipment when handling materials and equipment.

  • 2.6

    List aids available to assist manual handling in the workplace.

  • 2.7

    State how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures and report problems when carrying out safe manual handling in the workplace.

3

Know the importance of working safely at height in the workplace.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Define the term ‘working at height'.

  • 3.2

    State the employee’s responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working at height.

  • 3.3

    List hazards and potential risks associated with the following:

    - dropping tools and debris

    - stability of ladders

    - overhead cables

    - fragile roofs

    - scaffolds

    - internal voids

    - equipment

    - the working area

    - other people.

  • 3.4

    State how hazards and potential risks associated with working at height can be controlled.

  • 3.5

    State the regulation that controls the use of suitable equipment for working at height.

4

Know risks to health within a construction environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    List the main groups of substances hazardous to health under current regulations.

  • 4.2

    List common risks to health within a construction environment.

  • 4.3

    State the types of hazards and potential risks that may occur in the workplace linked with the use of drugs and alcohol.

  • 4.4

    State the importance of the correct storage of combustibles and chemicals on site.

  • 4.5

    State the importance of personal hygiene within a construction environment.

  • 4.6

    State the potential risks to the health of workers exposed to asbestos.

  • 4.7

    State the types of asbestos waste.

  • 4.8

    State the types of personal protective equipment (PPE) that may be used when dealing with hazardous materials.

5

Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safely.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    List ways in which moving plant, machinery or equipment can cause injuries.

  • 5.2

    State the hazards/risks relating to the use of plant and equipment.

  • 5.3

    State the importance of safeguards located near where plant, machinery and equipment are being used.

  • 5.4

    State the important of keeping a safe distance away from plant, machinery or equipment until clear contact is made with the operator.

  • 5.5

    Outline how method statements can assist in ensuring the safety of workers where moving plant, machinery or equipment is in use.

  • 5.6

    State the ways to eliminate or control risks relating to working around plant, machinery and equipment.

  • 5.7

    Identify hazard warning signs and symbols used when operating, working with, around or in close proximity to plant, machinery or equipment.