Protect Own and Others’ Health and Safety when Working in a Retail Environment

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
T/505/2308
Credits:
5
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

Assessment Guidance

Although workplace assessment is not strictly a requirement of this unit, it is strongly advised that, in combination with some classroom-based learning, learners should have access to a real work environment in order to develop and demonstrate the relevant skills.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand how to promote health and safety in own workplace

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Explain how setting a good example to others can contribute to health and safety in the workplace.
  • 1.2
    Explain how communicating and behaving in a calm way can help to promote safety during emergency situations.
2

Understand own role in protecting own and others’ health and safety.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Explain how reporting accidents and emergencies promptly can help promote health and safety
  • 2.2
    Explain the importance of not exceeding the limits of own responsibility and authority when dealing with health and safety risks.
  • 2.3
    Explain the importance of using equipment and materials in line with the manufacturer’s instructions.
3

Be able to deal with accidents and emergencies in a retail environment.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Respond to accidents and emergencies:
    •in line with organisational procedures
    •in line with legal requirements
    •in a calm manner.
  • 3.2
    Seek immediate help from an appropriate source in the event of accidents and emergencies
  • 3.3
    Follow organisational procedures for evacuation when an alarm is raised.
4

Be able to protect own and others’ health and safety during day-to-day work activities.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Follow organisational health and safety requirements when carrying out own work duties.
  • 4.2
    Deal with health and safety risks within the limits of own authority.
  • 4.3
    Report immediately to the designated person any health and safety risks that are beyond the limits of own authority to deal with.
  • 4.4
    Use equipment and materials needed for own work in line with the organisation’s and/or manufacturer’s instructions.