Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
D/505/1363
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know about accidents in construction.

Common causes of accidents

  • missing guardrails and handrails
  • debris causing slips, trips and falls
  • struck by a moving construction vehicle
  • struck by a falling object
  • poor manual handling techniques

Consequences of accidents

  • prosecution from the Health and Safety Executive
  • fines
  • prison sentences for managers
  • loss of work due to reputation
  • increased insurance costs
  • claims from employees

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Outline common causes of accidents in construction.
  • 1.2
    State the possible consequences of accidents in construction for individuals and organisations.

2

Know about minimising hazards and risks in construction.

Signage

  • Shapes of signs, mandatory, prohibitive, informative, danger - meanings
  • Colours, red, blue, yellow, and green – meanings
  • common signs, PPE, fire, informative, no smoking

Reducing risk

  • wearing PPE
  • tool box talks
  • training
  • supervision
  • risk assessments
  • method statements

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify key safety signs used in construction and state their meaning.
  • 2.2
    Outline effective practices for reducing hazards and minimising risks in construction.

3

Know about safety equipment in construction.

Safety equipment

  • use of fire extinguishers
  • fire extinguishers for different applications
  • first aid kits

Routine equipment

  • use of dust masks
  • wearing gloves
  • using safety boots
  • use of 110volt electrical supply

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Outline correct usage of key safety equipment in construction, including that for
    a) use in emergencies
    b) routine use.

4

Know about health and safety legislation.

Construction safety legislation

  • Health and Safety at Work Act
  • Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM)
  • Control of Substances Hazardous to health (COSHH)

Safety responsibilities

  • responsibilities of employees with regard to safety – to colleagues and yourself
  • Safety managers/officers/supervisors – audits and inspections
  • responsibilities of employers
  • production of a health and safety policy

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Identify current health and safety legislation, relevant to the construction industry.
  • 4.2
    Outline key health and safety responsibilities of organisations and individuals set out in legislation.