Overview
Aim
The aim of this unit is to develop a learner’s understanding of health and safety in the workplace and the typical hazards and risks which can be found in a logistics environment.
The aim of this unit is to develop a learner’s understanding of health and safety in the workplace and the typical hazards and risks which can be found in a logistics environment.
Understand accidents which occur within a logistics environment.
Describe common types of accidents in a logistic environment.
Explain how accidents in a logistics environment could affect employees and a business.
Explain how a business should respond to accidents in a logistics environment.
Understand the importance of protecting people from accidents in a logistics environment.
Explain why personal protective equipment is used in a logistics environment.
Explain how providing personal protective equipment can be a benefit to a business.
Understand health and safety policies and procedures in a logistics environment.
Explain how the Health and Safety at Work Act impacts on employer responsibilities in a logistics environment.
Explain why it is important for a logistics business to have a health and safety policy and procedure.
Understand responsibilities for self and others health and safety in a logistics environment.
Explain why personal wellbeing is important in a logistics environment.
Explain why maintaining own workspace in a clean and tidy condition is important in a logistics environment.
Explain how to maintain different items of equipment in good working order.