| AUEC2-005Producing components using hand fitting techniquesKnowledge and UnderstandingThe apprentice must know and understand:K1Describe the health and safety requirements and safe working practices and procedures required for the hand fitting activities undertaken.-When performing any hand fitting job, the correct PPE and training is required to perform the specific job. -Employers have a duty to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) for their employees within the workplace. PPE is defined as equipment that will protect the user at work against health or safety hazards at work. -The user must wear their PPE at all times during work to minimise risk and injury to themselves and others. It can include items such as gloves, eye protection, steel-toe boots and high-visibility clothing. -Risk assessments are often carried out by an external company/governing body toensure the employer knows when and where to enforce PPE. For an employer to implement measures to control substances hazardous to health and other items that can cause injury, they must complete a risk assessment to understand what isrequired.- It is important for employers to have information/training available to the employees so that they understand the hazards involved. 1st aid kits, anti-bacterial wipes and running water should always be available in a workshop area to ensure the safety of workers.-Only when the worker is competent and confident in completing the job, should they begin the task given. If unsure, they should ask for further training. -A risk assessment must be completed on the task being undertaken which will detail all the hazards involving machinery, tools and space. -COSHH must be considered if dealing with substances which can cause damage; for example, if some metal work is to be cleaned and the cleaning fluid has an irritant sign on it, then the worker must use gloves. -The health and safety at work act of 1974 states that employers have a duty of care and must ensure all areas of the workplace are safe for employees to use at all times.- Equipment such as machinery and tools must be regularly maintained to enforce a safe working environment so as to not cause harm to the employees’ health.

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