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

L2 NVQ in Wood Occupations (Construction) QCF
Knowledge Question Paper
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QCF641
Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
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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).
There are various types of principles that are required to be applied at
workplace so that safety and security of all the staff members could
be maintained. Some of them are collective protective measures,
personal protective equipment, respiratory protection equipment,
local exhaust ventilation. All of them are required to be applied while
hiring all the staff members as it can help to assure their safety and
wellness.
1.5 State how the health and safety
control equipment relevant to the
work should be used in
accordance with the given
instructions.
It is very important to use all the health and safety control equipment
relevant to the work according to the given instructions as it can help
to ignore any type of negative situation which may take place due to
ignorance of instruction. If the entities will not follow the instructions
then it may result in difficult situations in future.
1.6 State which types of health,
safety and welfare legislation,
notices and warning signs are
relevant to the occupational area
There are various types of heath, safety and welfare legislation,
notices and warning signs that are relevant to the wood occupation.
Some of them are health and welfare at work act 2005, Health safety
work act 1974, 1961 etc. All of them are require to be followed by all
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and associated equipment. the organisations as it is required to meet the rules and regulations of
legal authorities regarding the safety and security at work.
1.7 State why health, safety and
welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the
occupational area.
There are various types of health, safety, welfare legislation and
warning signs that are required to be followed by all the entities. All
of them are relevant with wood occupation because if all of them will
not be followed then it will be very difficult to maintain health and
safety of all the staff members and the individuals who are working at
sites.
1.8 State how to comply with
control measures that have been
identified by risk assessments
and safe systems of work.
It is very important for all the entities to comply with control
measures that have been identified by risk assessments and safe
systems of work. In order to comply with them the professionals are
required to understand the control measures and analyse the way in
which all of them could be applied.
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.
There are various types of typical hazards associated with the
work environment and occupational area. All of them are as follows:
 Lack of required resources for the operations.
 Harmful substances at workplace.
 Lack of maintenance of equipment.
 Improper work activities.
 Inappropriate services and storage.
2.3 List the current Health and
Safety Executive top ten safety
risks. All the risks are as follows:
 Noise at workplace.
 Working at heights.
 Material and manual handling.
 Collapse.
 Slips, trips and falls.
 Moving objects from one place to another.
 Arm and hand vibration syndrome.
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 Asbestos at the sites.
 Electricity related risks.
 Diseases and health issues of staff.
2.4 List the current Health and
Safety Executive top five health
risks. The major health and safety executive top five risks are as
follows:
 Asbestos.
 Silica dust.
 Mental health.
 Hazardous substances at work place.
Manual handling.
2.5 State how changing
circumstances within the
workplace could cause hazards. If all the circumstances within the work place will be changing
continuously then it may cause hazards. When all of them will be
changing then it will leave impacts upon health and well being of
individuals working within the entity. For example, if the staff
members will not be able to handle unmaintained equipment then it
will result in hazards for them.
2.6 State the methods used for
reporting changed
There are various types of methods that are used for the purpose of
reporting circumstances, hazards and incidents at workplace. All of
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circumstances, hazards, and
incidents in the workplace.
them are toolbox talks, updated risk assessment, consultation, site
meetings and feedback. With the help of all of them the senior
managers will be able to report all the circumstances, hazards and
incidents at workplace.
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.
In all the organisations different types of health and safety
procedures are followed which are focused with different elements.
All of them are as follows:
 Monthly check ups for all the staff members as it is focused
with health of all the employees.
 First aid kit arrangements for the employees and the element
which is focused while formulating this policy is safety at
workplace.
3.7 State the appropriate types of
fire extinguishers relevant to the
work.
There are various types of fire extinguishers which are as
follows:
Class a: With the help of it fire could be put out in ordinary
combustibles like paper and wood.
Class b: This type of extinguisher is used on flammable
liquids like oil, grease and gasoline.
Class c: It is used for such types of fire which may take place
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because of electricity.
Class d: All the inflammable metals which may catch fire due
to any circumstances could be put out with the help of this
extinguisher.
3.8 State how and when the different
types of fire extinguishers are
used in accordance with
legislation and official guidance.
There four different types of fire extinguishers which could be used
for different types of fire. All of them are required to be used
according to their nature. For example, if type a will be selected by
the entities then it could only be used for dealing fire which is related
to wood and paper. When the c type of extinguisher will be used then
it could only be used for such fire which may take place because of
electricity. According to governmental legislation all the
organisations are required to keep fire extinguisher at workplace
because all of them can help to deal with any type of hazards which
may take place in future
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
The personal behaviour of all the individuals demonstrated
responsibility for general workplace health safety and welfare. All of
them are responsible for recognising when it is required to stock the
work to reduce the possibility of serious issues. Apart from this, they
are also responsible for reporting changes circumstances and
incidents in the workplace. They are also responsible for complying
with the environmental requirements of workplace so that safety and
security could be assured.
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