Health and Safety in the Public Service Workplace

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
M/506/3355
Credits:
4
Guided learning hours:
32 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Understand requirements for health and safety in the public services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the key legal and regulatory requirements and responsibilities of employers and employees for health and safety in the public services.
  • 1.2
    Explain why health and safety is important in the public services, including the consequences of non-compliance with legislation.
2 — Know about risks and hazards in a public service workplace.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe hazards that may be encountered in a specific public service workplace.
  • 2.2
    Outline main risks in a specific public service workplace.
  • 2.3
    Describe how public services assess, manage and minimise risk and reduce hazards.
3 — Understand how to maintain a healthy and safe working environment in the public services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Outline sources of information which can assist in developing health and safety systems in a public services workplace.
  • 3.2
    Explain the different types of support that public services offer their employees to help maintain good health.
  • 3.3
    Explain the policies and procedures public services use to maintain health and safety, including incident reporting.
  • 3.4
    Describe the responsibilities of individuals for maintaining health and safety in a public services workplace, including
    • routine safe working practices
    • actions to be taken in emergency situations.