Health and Safety Control Equipment and Legislation in Construction Operations

Level 2 NVQ Diploma in
Construction Operations and
Civil Engineering Services-
Construction Operations
(Construction)
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Unit Assessment Criteria
A/503/1170 1.4
State why and when health and safety control equipment, identified by the principles of

protection, should be used relating to types, purpose and limitations of each type, the work
situation, occupational use and the general work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective measures
– personal protective equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
 local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
Collective protective measures are used for safety of employees from any kind of fire
hazard. Personal protective equipment are necessary for safety of workers during
construction as it helps in affecting their respiratory system. Respiratory protective
equipment are important for protect workers form toxic and irritant vapors such as
gases, dusts etc.
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Unit Assessment Criteria
A/503/1170 1.5
State how the health and safety control equipment relevant to the work
should be used in accordance with the given instructions
Health and safety control equipment helps in mitigating the risks which are faced by
workers during construction. It helps in reducing the risk and limiting exposure to
hazardous substances which can affect health of workers.
Unit Assessment Criteria
A/503/1170 1.6
State which types of health, safety and welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the occupational area and associated
equipment
Health and safety regulations are associated with construction regulation of 2013. It
focuses on putting warning signs which could help in understanding mandatory need of
wearing personal protective equipments. It also includes prohibition of various
substances at construction site. It also includes availability of hazard signs.
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Unit Assessment Criteria
A/503/1170 1.7
State why health, safety and welfare legislation, notices and warning signs
are relevant to the occupational area
Such notices help workers in understanding about their own safety and ensures that
workers and visitors are safe and their safety needs should be fulfilled.
Unit Assessment Criteria
A/503/1170 1.8
State how to comply with control measures that have been identified by
risk assessments and safe systems of work
Control measures are associated with reducing changes of injury to workers and
ensuring that all the risks involved should be identified. It should be discussed by
staff members present on site.
Unit Assessment Criteria
A/503/1170 2.2
List typical hazards associated with the work environment and
occupational area in relation to resources, substances, asbestos,
equipment, obstructions, storage, services and work activities
Resources – Materials which are needed for construction are heavy to lift and materials
which can affect safety of workers if proper equipments are not used.
Work activities – Untidy construction site and injury to workers due unavailability of
equipments.
Substances – Presence of dust and sawdust due to cutting of wood.
Equipment – Saw, drillers, routers etc.
Unit Assessment Criteria
A/503/1170 2.3
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List the current Health and Safety Executive top ten safety risks
 Injuries to hands and fingers of workers.
 Injuries in hand or back due to lifting
 Unavailability of handling manual at work site.
 Toxic gases
 Sawdust in eyes
 Unavailability of PPE kits and goggles
Unit Assessment Criteria
A/503/1170 2.4
List the current Health and Safety Executive top five health risks
 Damage to hand and fingers of workers
 hearing impairment
 Problem in breathing due to dusty environment
 Problem in working due to confined spaces.
 Problems in back due to heavy lifting of materials
 Cracks in skin due to change of season
Unit Assessment Criteria
A/503/1170 2.5
State how changing circumstances within the workplace could cause
hazards
 Workers are not aware about risks which are involved during working on
construction site.
 Employers not assessing the risk involved at the construction site.
 Risk assessment should be done to avoid future risk and hazard.
Unit Assessment Criteria
A/503/1170 2.6
State the methods used for reporting changed circumstances, hazards
and incidents in the workplace
Various methods are used to report hazards and incidents at workplace which are
mentioned below:
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 Risk assessments
 Meetings with supervisors
 Meetings on site with staff members
Unit Assessment Criteria
A/503/1170 3.6
State the organisational policies and procedures for health, safety and
welfare, in relation to:
– dealing with accidents and emergencies associated with the work and
environment
– methods of receiving or sourcing information
– reporting
– stopping work
– evacuation
– fire risks and safe exit procedures
 consultation and feedback
Organisational policies focuses upon stopping the work and connecting with helping
authorities. Every worker on site have the responsibility to inform about accident or
hazard occurrence at work site. Evacuation of workers from construction site.
Following all the norms and guidelines which are made to tackle any kind of accident or
hazard. Following all the safety procedures during accident.
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Unit Assessment Criteria
A/503/1170 3.7
State the appropriate types of fire extinguishers relevant to the work
 Water extinguishers which have red band and for fires related to solid materials,
foods etc.
 Blue band extinguishers which are required for fire related to electrical wires,
high volatile liquids etc.
 Black carbon dioxide extinguishers also associated with electrical fire.
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A/503/1170 3.8
State how and when the different types of fire extinguishers are used in
accordance with legislation and official guidance
Extinguishers are used by removing the pin from the top and pressing on the handle
while pointing it at fire. It should be ensured that it won't affect other people on
construction site. Proper training should be provided to workers to used them.
Unit Assessment Criteria
A/503/1170 4.2
State how personal behaviour demonstrates responsibility for general workplace health,
safety and welfare, in relation to:
– recognising when to stop work in the face of serious and imminent danger to self and/or
others
– contributing to discussions and providing feedback
– reporting changed circumstances and incidents in the workplace
 complying with the environmental requirements of the workplace
In case any fire breaks out at work, workers at site should stop the work immediately
and take safety initiatives. In case of fire workers should proceed towards emergency
exit or fire exit.
Unit Assessment Criteria
A/503/1170 4.3
Give examples of how the behaviour and actions of individuals could
affect others within the workplace
Every workers at construction site should use every tool correctly and ensure that their
own actions won't affect any individual at work site. Workers should follow every rules
and regulation and they should be aware about risks involved in work.
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A/503/1170 5.2
State how security arrangements are implemented in relation to the
workplace, the general public, site personnel and resources
Security arrangements in place should be there to keep general public safe which
includes they shouldn't have access to site which is not safe for them. They should have
PPE while visiting to working site. People have to sign in and sign off as they leave.
Unit Assessment Criteria
J/503/1169 1.2
Describe the different methods of communicating with line management,
colleagues and customers
Communication with management can be done by the help of phone calls and in case of
urgency it can be done face to face. Consumers can be communicated through by the
help of hoardings, poster etc.
Unit Assessment Criteria
J/503/1169 1.3
Describe how to use different methods of communication to ensure that
the work carried out is productive
Effective work depends upon effective communication among manager and staff as
employees should know about job sheets. Other methods of effectively communicating is
on-site meetings and statements.
Unit Assessment Criteria
J/503/1169 2.3
Describe how organisational procedures are applied to ensure work is planned and carried
out productively, in relation to:
– using resources for own and other’s work requirements
– allocating appropriate work to employees
– organising the work sequence
– reducing carbon emissions
Utilizing resources effectively would help in estimating the time to complete the work. It
would also help in determining need of tools and materials. Foreman of site are the one
who allocate work to employees. According to skill and knowledge of employee work
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should be allocated. Waste should be minimized by the help of planning and ensuring
materials which are required should be ordered.
Unit Assessment Criteria
J/503/1169 2.4
Describe how to contribute to zero/low carbon work outcomes within the
built environment
It can be possible by utilizing the materials which are environment friendly and it
should be appropriate for work. Reducing the wastage and ensuring that equipments
should be turned off while it is not in use.
Unit Assessment Criteria
J/503/1169 3.2
Describe how to complete and maintain documentation in accordance with organizational
procedures, in relation to:
– job cards
– worksheets
– material/resource lists
– time sheets
Job cards help in understanding about need and focusing on complying with norms of
organization and understanding the expectations and requirements. Work sheets are
completed by workers which helps managers in understanding about work done by
workers.
Unit Assessment Criteria
J/503/1169 3.3
Explain the reasons for ensuring documentation is completed clearly and
within given timescales
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