Health, Safety and First Aid at Work

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
M/506/1718
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the health and safety requirements of own workplace surroundings.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe major and minor hazards in the workplace.
  • 1.2
    Describe safety procedures.
  • 1.3
    Describe a range of safe working practices in the workplace.
2

Understand the main elements of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH).

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe the main COSHH regulations for the workplace.
  • 2.2
    Describe the consequences of not applying the regulations.
3

Know how to prevent common accidents at work.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Assess reasons for an accident situation.
  • 3.2
    Describe action to prevent further injury.
  • 3.3
    Identify measures to prevent further accidents.
4

Be able to respond to first aid incidents.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Describe straightforward first aid treatments suitable for a range of situations.
  • 4.2
    Describe how to call for emergency response.
5

Be able to demonstrate resuscitation techniques and the recovery position.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Carry out resuscitation in accordance with national guidelines.
  • 5.2
    Use the recovery position in accordance with national guidelines.
6

Be able to safely handle and move inanimate loads.

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Demonstrate safe practice in the following areas:
    a) pushing and pulling
    b) supporting
    c) lifting and lowering at a variety of levels
    d) carrying a load
    e) safety checks of appropriate equipment.
  • 6.2
    Describe situations when a moving and handling procedure should be stopped and help or guidance should be obtained.