L2 NVQ in Wood Occupations (Construction) QCF - Knowledge Question Paper

L2 NVQ in Wood Occupations
(Construction) QCF
Knowledge Question Paper
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A/503/1170
QCF641
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
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No.
Assessment Criteria Candidate Response
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 control safeguards including risk analyses, COSHH analyses,
toolbox discussions, process statements, hazard red flags and
incorporation of the facility. Also there are there are-site safety steps, such
as secure guard rails where applicable. Signage and places that are not
supposed to access should be plainly visible. Both workers should be
mindful of safety precautions and therefore should be told at site meetings
although not new people on site.
Intent and restrictions ensure that staffs is mindful of on-site health &
welfare standards, there are minimal threats or potential dangers where
appropriate. Any risks on site will be known to everyone. New staff will be
presented with the risk evaluation before entering the site. Increased
awareness would also improve incentives for lesion reduction. Limitations:
Those who don't understand the necessary material or follow the
directions.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) comprises of metal toe boots,
Protecting feet from spitting toes breakable rocks, High visibility jacket to
be included, ear hearing defenders. Hardhat is carried to shield the face
from dropping objects, the head banging. Goggles which are necessary to
shield the eyes, hand gloves or any decrease in hand injury. For welding
and cutting materials with hand tools or sharp razors / saws, gloves must
be used in specific. PPE does not avoid all risks, for example helmets would
only protect against any objects falling which are not really large objects,
but ideally they will absorb some of the risk. Respiratory Protection
Equipment (RPE) Dirt masks ventilation apparatus (SCBA) which is self-
contained. The appropriate gear stops the respiration of lungs in massive
explosion, noxious gases and pollutants. Training is important to proper
use and management of all PPE is necessary.
Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) is an electronics management device that
reduces industrial smoke, nebula, fumes, vapours or steam. It assists in
removing hazardous natural poisonous gases. LEV is electricity-intensive
and does not work if there is indeed an electricity break.
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1.5 State how the health and safety
control equipment relevant to the
work should be used in accordance
with the given instructions.
All relating to health and safety gear will be used in appropriate work
situations, as set out in the legislation on safety and health. Staff should be
qualified to use all of the tools to keep their regular PPE. New employees
should be introduced to the site and tool box talks must be held if there is
a need to ask for unsure how to use anything from site foreman. Changed
situation or incident occurred at work would be reported to supervisor.
Whether I will adhere to environmental requirement, I will meet with
business regulations and tool box speaking directions for waste
management and dirt and other contaminants elimination. While not in
service turn off the lights and appliances. Does not hold radio audibly, as
this may divert attention but can also prevent kids hearing when an
incident happens. In context of employee’s safety, management should
make sure that each and every worker should follow this health and safety
equipment or prevent the serious injuries.
1.6 State which types of health, safety
and welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the
occupational area and associated
equipment.
Building regulation 2013 is law on environmental protection and health
specific to building activities. There have been indications of risk promoting
the compulsory wearing of hat, goggles and shoes covers. A few other
places need clear-cut standard garments. Those signs that could be seen in
use, unused scaffolds, large cars or cranes. Potential danger signs provide
electrical wire to prevent risks from slides and journeys. Recognizes
tourists to sign in before usually accessing the platform at the head office.
Site administrators have to provide their employees with proper guidance
on health & security devices and even teach them how to use it.
1.7 State why health, safety and
welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the
occupational area.
Make sure that workers, passing visitors and building managers are healthy
and satisfy their healthcare. Sites have provided, whenever possible,
showers, toilets and safe eating areas. These signs are important as they
warn employees of their behaviour and are visible at building sites,
showers, bathrooms and open dining areas according to workplace health
laws. These services and warning lights are essential for the safety of
workers to be placed in the occupational context.
1.8 State how to comply with control
measures that have been identified
by risk assessments and safe
systems of work.
Complying with safety devices characterized by the risk assessments and
healthy work procedures is selected to reduce injuries to workers and the
risk of being charged to the contractor. Assessments must be achievable by
those involved and should also be readily available. These have to be
shared with staff on-site. Essentially, talk of problems will address many
issues, and it is really common on building sites. Site administrators will
address the danger found by the process of risk management to ensure
that workers identify to take appropriate steps with the use of health and
safety equipment.
2.2 List typical hazards associated with
the work environment and
occupational area in relation to
resources, substances, asbestos,
equipment, obstructions, storage,
Resources: Raw materials are not available which are too bulky to climb
and lift gear can provoke back injury. Cuts on hands if the gloves are not
equipped when chopping or lifting tough objects, dangerous scaffold
causing slips, improperly equipped facilities, inaccessible or filthy canteen.
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services, and work activities. Work activities: If not using the right technique or equipment for lifting
than workplace unsanitary tends to lead to slips, Bits go into the eye when
slashing with or saw tools. Stubbing feet on storage areas, damage to
fingers from laser cutting.
Substances: Site glass or chopping firewood sawdust. One can find lead
paint in older buildings. Equipment: Rotating saw or hammer drill
vibration, routers and so on. Obstructions: Drops and falls can create
obstacles. Services: Fuel or electrical piping may occur while extracting
materials on location or drill walls. There are many gas and electric service
providers which are hazards when trying to dig out for foundational
principles. Different occupational things which mentioned above such as
resources, operational activities, substance, equipments, obstruction,
services etc. Managers should identify the potential risk and formulate
strategies accordingly to minimise such hazards.
2.3 List the current Health and Safety
Executive top ten safety risks.
Current specific safety threats: The greatest risks for a woodworker are
hand injury and finger loss. Back injuries are normal because there are
loads of hard goods to carry, and careful handling is necessary. Sawdust in
the eyes with safety eyewear and PPE kit is common to wear and reduced
risk. In the construction occupation, back pain, hand and figure injuries etc
are the common risk. It is essential for workers to understand the safety
manual and perform according because carrying heavy material obviously
gives back injuries. So they need to focus on health and safety equipments
and followed it, in proper way.
2.4 List the current Health and Safety
Executive top five health risks.
Recent common health hazards equipments are irritation in eyes, hearing
loss, respiratory issues related to dusty surroundings. Body pains related to
working place, especially in closed areas. In the winter skin breaks on
paws. Above discussed health risk identified and it affect the workers
health which commonly identified in the occupation. Improper use of
health and safety equipment can cause this health issues which is not
good, so sites managers should ensure that workers effectively follow the
safety guidelines.
2.5 State how changing circumstances
within the workplace could cause
hazards.
Changing workplace conditions can create hazards due to on-site workers
are unaware of modifications and possible threats. Boss is not informed of
changes to improve the risk management and notify workers. Dangers can
start changing as project progressed, and employees must be frequently
updated, then so should risk assessments. Every time when management
or top authorise done changes, so immediately they need to inform their
subordinates or the workers who work on sites. Because lack of awareness
regarding changes can cause many incidence and large accidents as well.
So it is very important to inform their staff with updated information to
prevent hazards.
2.6 State the methods used for
reporting changed circumstances,
Updated risk assessments: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states
the threat must be measured "any time there's much new equipment,
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