Health and Safety Control Measures in Wood Occupations

This document provides information about the health and safety control measures in wood occupations. It discusses the collective protective measures and equipment used to ensure the safety of workers. It also explains the types of health, safety, and welfare legislation, notices, and warning signs relevant to the occupational area. The document further explores the organizational policies and procedures for health, safety, and welfare, and provides guidance on how to comply with control measures and report hazards and incidents in the workplace.

L2 NVQ in Wood Occupations
(Construction) QCF
Knowledge Question Paper
Candidate name:
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Candidate signature:
Assessor signature:
Date completed:
A/503/1170
QCF641
Conforming to General Health,
Safety and Welfare in the Workplace
Ref
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
– Collective protective measures: Various collective
protective measures includes assessment of the risk,
assessment of COSHH, various toolbox talks etc. further in
wood occupation the site induction as well as warnings signs
are crucial to display as with the help of this the safety of
workers can be ensured efficiently. The area that are not safe
must be signified through various signage which can be
visible to the workers as with the help of this the chances of
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work environment, in relation to:
– collective protective
measures
– personal protective
equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective
equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation
(LEV).
the accidents can be reduced. The purpose of implementing
them is to ensure the required level of safety on site. Also
with better awareness of the concern chances of meeting up
with any injury on site can be reduced. But they faces the
such issues accuser people does not read the instructions
provided clearly.
– Personal protective equipment (PPE):The organization
need to provide various personal protective equipment such
as steel toe boots, reflective jackets, ear defenders etc. as they
can directly protect the workers from falling objects,
protection from the loud sound created by the machines and
ensures visibility. For wood occupation the gloves and
goggles are essential as it can protect the hand of the workers
from blades and other sharp objects.
– Respiratory protective equipment (RPE): To ensure the
protection of the worker from the dust various mask must be
provided to them that contain breathing apparatus as with the
help of this intake of harmful dust, toxic fumes as well as
various gases can be reduced.
– Local exhaust ventilation (LEV): It is considered to a
engineering control system that facilitate to reduce various
gases, fumes and dust is dangerous for the health of the
individuals. The system operate through power and it extract
the harmful gases from the environment so that the overall
protection can be ensured.
1.5 State how the health and safety
control equipment relevant to the
work should be used in accordance
with the given instructions.
The equipments to ensure the health and safety are provided at the
workplace are as per the situation that is prevailing and accordingly
trainings is to be provided to the workers so that they can ensure its
use as per the guidelines or the instruction within the organisation
such as new workers must be provided induction in which the use of
various PPE, LEV and RPE must be discussed. The compliance with
the policies at the workplace must be ensured along with the
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discussion of the toolbox talk that can reduce the amount of waste,
dust and other pollutants.
1.6 State which types of health, safety
and welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the
occupational area and associated
equipment.
The legislation that has been imposed on site work for ensuring the
health, safety and the welfare is the construction regulation act 2013.
This facilitates in managing the various hazards by imposing various
policies and making the compliance of these policies compulsory.
The notice is being issued to the visitors such as to sign in while
entering the site from the main office. Various signs that has to be
places are related with the mandatory to wear helmets, goggles,
safety boots, visibility garments etc. so that the safety can be
ensured. Also the signs of the lifts, moving vehicles in use must be
placed.
1.7 State why health, safety and
welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the
occupational area.
With the help of all this safety and security of the workers as well as
the visitors can be ensured as well as their hygiene needs can be
satisfied. For the occupational area it is crucial that they comply with
various legislations so that they ensure better services to the workers.
They need to provide hygienic working condition, comfortable and
safe workplace with all the equipments etc.
1.8 State how to comply with control
measures that have been identified
by risk assessments and safe
systems of work.
For complying with the control measures the superiors must talk to
their staff, also they must various steps such as:
 Eliminate the hazard which can be done by extendable tool
for working at height, cordless equipments so that the use of
trailing cables can be reduced.
 Substitution can be used such as replacement of the ladders
with the tower scaffolds, higher vibrating equipments with
lesser vibrating equipments.
 With the help of administrative control traffic system on site
can be managed along with managing the work at height.
2.2 List typical hazards associated
with the work environment and
The list of typical hazards that are associated with the workplace
environment and occupational area in relation to the given variables
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occupational area in relation to
resources, substances, asbestos,
equipment, obstructions, storage,
services, and work activities.
is given below:
 Resources: The hazards related to the resources includes
weights of the material that can be to heavy to lift, unsafe
scaffold due to which the worker can fall, inefficiency of the
equipment, low quality gloves that can cause cut etc.
 Substances: The hazards included in this are the dust from
the cutting of the wood, chemical used in mixing the
polishing material etc. affect the health of the worker.
 Asbestos: The presence of the asbestos can affect the health
as they easily become airborne which can be inhaled. It can
affect the respiratory system of the worker.
 Equipment: The inefficiency of the equipment can cause
various accidents such as their improper functioning can
increase noise, hammer drills etc.
 Obstructions: The obstacles and the blockages within the
passage can cause fall and trips that can cause accidents.
 Storage: The storage of some of the chemical can cause any
accident if proper conditions are not provided to them.
 Services: While constructing and digging their can be
various pipelines of gases and electricity which can cause
leak which is hazardous.
 Work Activities: The improper technique or the use of the
material is typical hazard as bits can enter into the eye,
cutting of materiel can lead to cuts on hands etc.
2.3 List the current Health and Safety
Executive top ten safety risks.
The top ten safety risk that are associated with the business includes
working at the height, poor housekeeping services, electrical and
extension cords, forklifts, lockout and tag out, extensive use of the
chemicals, confined spaces, inefficient equipments, heavy weights of
the material and sawdust in the eyes.
2.4 List the current Health and SafetyIt is crucial for the organisation to take into the risks related to the
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Executive top five health risks. health which includes the risk of hearing impairment, various
respiratory problem, skin problems, back pain due to lifting of heavy
equipments and visibility issues that are faced by the workers.
2.5 State how changing circumstances
within the workplace could cause
hazards.
Due to various changes taking place in relation to the workplace the
hazards also changes as such change increase the potential risks for
the workers. The employer need to determine the impact of such
changes in term of equipments, processes etc. with which the
workers are not aware of as it can lead to accidents. Lack of
assessment of the changes for the site can lead to major implications
for the employees.
2.6 State the methods used for
reporting changed circumstances,
hazards, and incidents in the
workplace.
The employers need to create awareness among their employees so
that they can reduce the chances of the accidents with the help of
various methods:
 Updated risk assessment: wig the help of this the hazards
and the irks factors can be identified with the help of
potential risk to the workers can be communicated to the
workers.
 Toolbox talk: With the help of informal meeting the specific
changes can be reported and their impact can be
communicated at the site before commencement of the job so
that chance of the incidents can be reduced.
 Meetings at the site: By conducting various meeting on the
site workers can be made aware of various workplace hazards
as well as safe work practices.
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
For ensuring compliance of various measure the policies and
procedure are formulated by the organisation in retain to various
aspects such as:
 In case of emergencies the work at the site must be stopped
and the person responsible for managing the situation must
be contacted. Also everyone must take the responsibility of
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environment
– methods of receiving or
sourcing information
– reporting
– stopping work
– evacuation
– fire risks and safe exit
procedures
– consultation and feedback.
reporting of the situation.
 It can be done with the use of radio transmitters as well as all
the sources that are accessible such as phones, emails etc.
 All the responsible person must be communicated so that
timely actions can be taken.
 The fire exit and other emergency exit must be known to
each and every workers through the induction program so
that they can take prompt actions for managing the impact.
 Feedback provided by the workers for the previous accidents
must be made available so that further actions can be taken
according to the situation.
3.7 State the appropriate types of fire
extinguishers relevant to the work.
The type of fire extinguishers that can be used at the workplace
includes the following:
 Water and Foam: With the help of this the heat element is
taken away from the fire triangle so that the oxygen element
can be separated.
 Carbon Dioxide: With the help of this the oxygen element is
extinguished from the fire triangle.
 Dry Chemical: This type of extinguisher can extinguish fire
by interrupting the chemical reaction.
 Water Mist: They take way the heat element of the fire
triangle as an alternative to the concern of contamination.
3.8 State how and when the different
types of fire extinguishers are used
in accordance with legislation and
official guidance.
The extinguisher is used by the organisation in case of fire with the
procedure as specified by the manufacturer. For this they need to
release the pin at the point of fire and then top press on the handle.
The people within the organisation must be trained for the use of the
extinguisher. In case of class A fire Water and Foam can be used, for
class B and C fire Carbon Dioxide extinguisher can be used etc.
4.2 State how personal behaviour
demonstrates responsibility for
For managing the accidents it is the responsibility of the persons
within the organisation to take various actions but for this they need
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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.
to be provided various presumptive measures. The personal
behaviour in context of various situation are given below:
 as and when any alarm for the fire or any announcement is
done regarding any danger then immediately the work must
be stopped by them and must move out so that the loss can be
prevented.
 As per the perception of the worker and the situation that
they have faced they must provide the recommendations
through feedback forms honestly so that necessary changes
can be made.
 Whenever any meeting or the toolbox talk is to be undertaken
then the worker must attend them completely with attention
so that they have knowledge of all the preventive measures.
 For this the individuals must directly report to their superiors
so that they can ensure that adverse impact from their activity
on the environment can be minimised.
4.3 Give examples of how the
behaviour and actions of
individuals could affect others
within the workplace.
The individuals are motivated by the actions of their colleagues due
to which it becomes important for others to motivate by giving their
examples. For example: behaviour of the employees in terms of use
of power in the equipments efficiently and the compliance of the
instructions provided by the employers can easily encourage others
for adopting the same. This will ensure that all the safety regulation
are taken into consideration along with frequent risk assessment.
5.2 State how security arrangements
are implemented in relation to the
workplace, the general public, site
personnel and resources.
For ensuring the safety of the workplace for different people
associated security arrangement must be ensured. For the general
public the access to the site must be restricted as it may be unsafe for
them to visit. For the staff personnel the security arrangement must
includes the availability of all the personal protective equipments.
The number of the vehicles that enter the site must be entered in the
registered along the details of the visiting people so that their interest
on the site can be ensured. All the signs and symbols must be
properly placed so that they can ensure all the people move safely
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within the site.
J/503/1169
QCF642
Conforming to Productive Working
Practices in the Workplace
Ref
No.
Assessment Criteria Candidate Response
(to discuss, describe, explain etc.)
1.2 Describe the different methods of
communicating with line
management, colleagues, and
customers.
For ensuring effective communication among all the employees
different methods of communication are to be used do that they can
ensure that all the information are shared with each other. For this
they will be taking into consideration emails, completion of the
forms, face to face interaction, phone calls etc. While
communicating they must be polite so that each and every employee
has better understanding due to which all the information can easily
be transferred among all.
1.3 Describe how to use different
methods of communication to
ensure that the work carried out is
productive.
When the communication among the workers will be effective than
it can be ensured that they have better information regarding various
aspects which will facilitate them in improving the overall
productivity of the with better decision making. Further it will ensure
that all the employees will be aware of the expectations as well as
the job sheet with the help of which trainings and motivation can be
ensured. The line management focuses upon the completion of the
project as per the requirement of the customers within the provided
timelines. Also the site meeting will enable them in making the goals
clear among the employees with the help of which they productivity
can be achieved.
2.3 Describe how organisational
procedures are applied to ensure
work is planned and carried out
productively, in relation to:
– using resources for own
The organisational procedure facilitate to understand that all the
activity that are to be undertaken are efficiently planned so that the
productivity within the organisation can be ensured. The importance
of this in relation to various aspects is given below:
 With this it can be ensured that the resources of the
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and other’s work
requirements
– allocating appropriate work
to employees
– organising the work
sequence: reducing carbon
emissions.
organisation are utilised as per the requirement as with this
the wastage of the resources can be ensured that will reduces
the total cost and thus better productivity can be ensured.
 The work allocated to all the employees as per the planned
activities ensures better productivity as it is based upon the
capabilities and competence of the employees. It can be done
by the functional foreman as they have understanding of the
skills of the employees.
 If the work of the employees is already planned along with
the sequence than it can be ensured that they have better
communication and it will further facilitate them in managing
the wastage of the resources such as time and other material.
2.4 Describe how to contribute to
zero/low carbon work outcomes
within the built environment.
To manage the impact of the operations of the organisation it is
crucial that they consider various techniques such as continuous
installation of various eco-friendly techniques due to which the
smoke and other harmful gases does not comes out of the activities.
Also the usage of the waster and recycling of the waste must be
ensured so that it can be ensured that the activities does not has
adverse impact.
3.2 Describe how to complete and
maintain documentation in
accordance with organisational
procedures, in relation to:
– job cards
– worksheets
– material/resource lists
– timesheets.
With the help of various documents and organisational procedures it
can be ensured that the activities of the workers can easily be
monitored and managed. Some of the documents are discussed
below:
 With the help of job card the procedures of the organisation
can be complied as with this the personnel can be made
aware of what is to be done, what are the expectations and
requirements etc. that can enable the workers in identifying
the activities without any confusion.
 With the help of worksheet the records of the workers can be
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maintained such as the date on which the work is assigned,
when it has to be completed with the approval and signature
of the workers as well as the responsible or authorised
person.
 With the help of material and resource list it can be identified
that what all resources are used by the organisation and what
they further need to procure.
 The time sheet must be completed by the managers which
indicates the number of hours worked, wages to be paid etc.
3.3 Explain the reasons for ensuring
documentation is completed
clearly and within given
timescales.
Documentation ensures that the organisations have proper records of
each and every task due to which it is crucial that proper
documentation is done within the time limit. This also facilitate the
foreman to plan the future activities so that the smooth operations
can be ensured within the time limit. Also this ensures that the site
managers manages all the activities efficiently so that the major
impact can be reduced.
4.3 Describe how to maintain good
working relationships in relation
to:
– individuals
– customer and operative
– operative and line
management
– own and other occupations.
Better workplace relations enables the organisation to have
efficiency in their operations in such a manner that they efficiently
complete the task allocated to them in relation to:
 individual: better relations among the individuals facilitate
them in working with operation and collaboratively as per the
expectation of other along with effective communication.
 customer and operative: With better relations among
customers and operatives effective communication by way of
emails, pictures, phone calls, site meeting can be ensured.
This will enhance the level of satisfaction of the customers so
that their ability to meet the demands of the customers can
ensured.
 operative and line management: With better relations among
all them regular updates of the site work can be ensured.
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 own and other occupations: with the help of this the business
can ensure that they work as per the requirement of the
market also with this they can satisfy the need of the business
such as better relations with real estate can ensure the sales of
wood business as well.
4.4 Describe why it is important to
work effectively with line
management, colleagues, and
customers.
When all the employees within the organisation work with
collaboration they can ensure that the work get completed within the
time limit that has been assigned to them and awareness about
progress of the report is known to all with which they can manage
their work as well as various issues. Also with this the expectation
level of all the employees can be met.
4.5 Describe how working
relationships could have an effect
on productive working.
With better working relationship the actions can be taken with
mutual agreement and as per the requirement that can be identified
through interrelation among different departments. This bring
efficiency at the workplace with which the productivity within the
organisation can be ensured.
4.6 Describe how to apply principles
of equality and diversity when
communicating and working with
others.
When a large number of employees are working within the
organisation from different backgrounds, skills sets and knowledge
then they equality and diversity among the employees must be
considered as with this it can ensured that all are treated equally and
fairly. This has direct impact of the motivational level of the
employees which improves their performance.
F/503/1171
QCF643
Moving, Handling and Storing
Resources in the Workplace
Ref
No.
Assessment Criteria Candidate Response
(to discuss, describe, explain etc.)
1.3 Describe the different types of
technical, product and regulatory
information, their source and how
Different types of products that are developed by the organisation
has their own technical information that is crucial to be read and
followed so that better use of the product can be ensured. With the
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they are interpreted. help of this safe and effective used by the consumers as well as by
the workers can be ensured. The manufacturer mad all the
information available for the products as well as detailed information
can be gathered from the online sources and from the manuals
provided with the product.
1.4 State the organisational procedures
developed to report and rectify
inappropriate information and
unsuitable resources and how they
are implemented
The effective communication and documentation must be taken into
consideration in such a manner that all the responsible people
formulate the report from the documents of their subordinates. Also
effective meeting must be planned as with the help of this the
resources which are not suitable can be identified. On the basis of
such reports various decisions are taken by the managers.
1.5 Describe how to obtain
information relating to using and
storing lifting aids and equipment.
When such products and equipments are purchased by the
organisation then they receive a manual along with it that contain all
the information about the use of the equipments as well as various
safety measures that has to be taken into consideration by the
workers. For this various trainings must be provided to the workers
so that they can efficiently use them without any chance of the risk
of use.
2.1 Describe their responsibilities
under current legislation and
official guidance whilst working:
– in the workplace, in confined
spaces, below ground level, at
height, with tools and equipment,
with materials and substances,
with movement/storage of
materials and by manual handling
and mechanical lifting.
For all the areas of working various responsibilities are declared by
the legislation such as health and safety at work regulations 1999.
The responsibilities as per the law include assessment of the risk for
ensuring better workplace environment as well as for the confined
spaces. Various policies and arrangement must be made in context of
the emergencies related with storing and moving of the material
within the workplace. Various PPR must be made available for the
safety of the manual handling as well as for the mechanical lifting.
2.2 Describe the organisational
security procedures for tools,
equipment, and personal
belongings in relation to site,
workplace, company and
When the inventory is stored by the organisation then its safety and
security is crucial in terms of the protection from thefts, direct
exposure to the environment as it can affect the quality of the
inventory etc. For this monitoring through CCTV is must along with
the night guards. In case of the tools which are not in use must be
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operative. kept in the lock boxes so that its safety can be ensured. The personal
belongings must be kept safely and out of the reach of all so that the
harm can be protected.
2.3 Explain what the accident
reporting procedures are and who
is responsible for making the
reports.
The accident reporting procedure includes various steps such as
assessment of the immediate risk, appropriate medical assistance for
the workers, report formation by the managers on the basis of
information gathered regarding the accidents and then such incidents
must be recorded within the accident list of the company. If such
incidents come under RIDDOR then they must be reported under it.
2.5 Describe how and when the
different types of fire
extinguishers, relevant to the given
occupation, are used in accordance
with legislation and official
guidance.
For the wood occupation it is crucial for the businesses to take into
consideration fire extinguisher with class A rating as they are
considered to be effective against fires in wood and its related
products. According to the legislation such extinguisher are
recommended along with their use.
3.4 Explain why and when health and
safety control equipment,
identified by the principles of
protection, should be used, relating
to moving, handling and/or
storing resources, and the 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)
– Collective protective measures: For ensuring the protection
while managing and handing the resources it is necessary to
take into consideration various safety measures with the use
of various signage and symbols as with the help of this
incidents can be reduced and the resources can be managed.
– Personal protective equipment (PPE) : while handling of the
resources it is crucial that various PPE are used such as
goggles, gloves, helmets etc. so that the adverse work
situation can be avoided.
3.5 Describe how the health and safety
control equipment relevant to the
work should be used in accordance
The instructions must be provided by the supervisors so that the
performance of the workers can be ensured also with the help of this
safety and control can be ensured. The instructions are provided to
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with the given instructions. the workers so that they can efficiently handle the resources and the
harm from the resources can be reduced.
3.6 State how emergencies should be
responded to in accordance with
organisational authorisation and
personal skills when involved with
fires, spillages, injuries, and other
task-related hazards.
Each and every employee within the workplace must be provided
with various roles and responsibilities along with trainings so that
they can inform to the management in case of the incidents on time.
With the help of self awareness among the employee it can be
ensured that the chances of the injuries, spillages etc. can be reduced.
4.2 Describe the characteristics,
quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations, and defects associated
with the occupational resources in
relation to:
– lifting and handling aids
– container(s)
– fixing, holding, and
securing systems.
– lifting and handling aids: the resources has to be lifted in
such a manner that it causes no harm to the people as the
weight of the material cal leads to various problems to the
workers due to which it must be ensured that sufficient aid
are taken into consideration within the organisation.
– Containers: all the container must be handled well in such a
manner that the total weight of the container does not affect
the workers and the space within the organisation is managed
efficiently.
– Fixing, holding, and securing systems: in this the quality of
the warehouse need to be ensured in context of managing the
inventory. Further the security system enables the workers as
well as the entire organisation in managing the resources
efficiently and keeping them safe.
4.3 Describe how the resources should
be handled and how any problems
associated with the resources are
reported.
The resources can be handled well by allocating the responsibility to
the persons so that each and every one has their responsibility for
managing a particular category or type of resource. They will further
report the problems associated with the resources to the person
supervising them in such a manner that the issues can efficiently be
resolved. It can be done by way of the inventory register that will be
prepared by the workers and on the basis of which they can report
them.
4.4 Explain why the organisationalVarious organisational procedure must be developed by the
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procedures have been developed
and how they are used for the
selection of required resources.
managers as with the help of this it can be ensured that efficient
material is selected and controlled so that various accidents such as
theft can be prevented along with level of ordering them, their
storages etc. with the help of this it can be ensured that all the
material is used as per the required and according to the job. For this
the site mangers need to take into consideration the assessment of the
risk as well as manufacturer's instruction in context of the use of the
equipments.
4.5 Describe any potential hazards
associated with the resources and
methods of work.
Potential hazards that can affect the work practices at the site can be
related with the injury from the use of the tool, falling trips, uneven
surface etc. Further inefficiency in the manual handling of the
resources and various equipments can affect the interest of the
workers as well as the organisation because it can lead to accident.
Various risk which can be from the environment also can be the
potential hazard.
5.4 Describe how to protect work from
damage and the purpose of
protection in relation to general
workplace activities, other
occupations, and adverse weather
conditions
All the material at the site has to be protected from the damage so
that the adverse impact on the organisation can be minimised in
terms of cost. All the material and work in progress must be covered
so that direct exposure can be prevented to various weather
conditions as they have direct impact on the wood. The fixation of
the furniture and removal of them need to be managed with the help
of planning.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste
should be carried safely in
accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational
procedures, manufacturers’
information, statutory regulations,
and official guidance.
The disposal of the waste must be managed efficiently so that waste
can be reduced in such a manner that environmental impact is
reduced. All the steps related to the recycling activities must be
taken so that it can ensure that all the waste such as the remains of
the wood, ashes etc. is managed. For this all the material and
resources of the organisation must be stored in such a manner that
PPE and aids can be managed and are efficiently used.
6.2 State the purpose of the work
programme and explain why
deadlines should be kept in
Work program facilities to develop the sequence of the task that has
to be carried out for the project to be completed on time. It is with
the aim of ensuring the completion of the project which is facilitated
by the process chart because it shows the start and completion time
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relation to:
– progress charts, timetables,
and estimated times
– Organisational procedures
for reporting circumstances
which will affect the work
programme.
for the activity. It also enables to accomplish the contractual
obligation so that financial penalties can be avoided. It reflects
various problems that can be faced during the accomplishment of the
activities. With this time table is planned so that material and
personal can be utilised by the wood occupation efficiently without
any delays.
The organisational procedures enable to develop the reports that can
be used by the site managers for scheduling the activities and for
planning in context of reporting. With the help of this certain
activities are determined that are crucial and need to be completed on
time as they can affect work programme and thus the overall
objective.
7.3 Describe how to apply safe work
practices, follow procedures,
report problems, and establish the
authority needed to rectify them
when moving, handling, and/or
storing occupational resources.
In wood occupation it is necessary to manage the safety and for this
various safe work practices need to be applied with the help of
efficient training for using the machineries, management of the use
of supply of electricity along with various protective equipments so
that chances of accidents can be reduced. Also a significant reporting
framework must be established with the help of which problems can
be communicated to the superiors as well as the movement of the
resources can be managed in a planned manner by the authorised
person so that efficiency the utilisation can be ensured.
7.4 Describe the needs of other
occupations when moving,
handling, and/or storing resources.
While managing moving, handling and storing of the resources it is
necessary to have better communication and effectiveness with other
or the channel partners so that efficiency in these activities can be
achieved. Also worker must efficiently manage the movement of the
goods under supervision so that wastage can be minimised and
productivity can be enhanced.
K/503/3402 Installing First Fixing Components in the
Workplace
Ref
No.
Assessment Criteria Candidate Response
(to discuss, describe, explain etc.)
1.4 Describe different types ofDrawing is used presenting the important information which can
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information, their source and how
they are interpreted in relation to:
drawings, specifications,
schedules, method statements, risk
assessments, manufacturers'
information and regulations
governing buildings
certainly allow identifying that how work is needed to be done. Job
Specification is crucial as it contain useful information related to
work which is needed to be performed within the entity.
Risk Assessment discussion about the risk involved within any of the
work so that effective decision can be taken. On the other side,
method statements allow the person to ensure that how they can
work according to the system so that hazardous work can be
performed by proper planning.
Schedules are mainly used for the purpose of listing the item that
how works is required to done and finally, manufacturer's
information simply gives idea that how product needs to be handled.
Specification for the job enables to describe the requirement for the
particular job in context of quality of material to be used, details as
well as dimension of the work related to the construction of wood
within the building.
2.2 Describe the organisational
security procedures for tools,
equipment, and personal
belongings in relation to site,
workplace, company and
operative.
When tools and equipment are fixed within the workplace then it
becomes for them to ensure their security and for this a procedure
need to be developed so that awareness can be created among the
worker through journals to be read by the worker, instructions by the
superiors so that operations can be undertaken with clarity. The
security system must not allow any person not known to the site so
that their safety and security can be ensured along with the safety of
personal belongings. For this strict rules must be formulated such as
entry need to be done while entering to the site, prior permission
must be taken from the authorised person, essential PPE must be
provided so that accidents and major injuries can be avoided.
4.2 Describe the characteristics,
quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations, and defects associated
with the resources in relation to:
Timber, manufactured sheet
material, metals, frames, linings,
The doors and windows of wood should be made from hardwood or
softwood and must be machined properly so that there fixation can
be done properly. Timber is considered to be strong material for
constructing the furniture and it is useful for first time fixation as the
products are durable which increases their sustainability. Other
materials such as manufactured sheet, frames, sealants, etc. are used
as supporting material so that sustainability can be improved and
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staircases, adhesives, sealants,
fixings and associated ancillary
items
Hand and/or powered tools and
equipment
various problems can be managed such as waterproofing,
The power tools that are made up from plastic, rubber and steel etc.
due to which different type of measures need to be taken for them so
that their handling can be made easy. Use of machine makes the
process faster and easier than by hand manual working. With this
time of completing the task can be reduce but it increases the cost for
timely repair for better productivity but for this they need to train
their employees so that completion of the task can be ensured
efficiently.
4.3 Describe how the resources should
be used correctly and how
problems associated with the
resources are reported.
The resources can be used efficiently by establishment various
standards for their use as per the required level of quality as well as
the comfort. Different people at different level are held responsible
so that allocation of the resources can be done as per the need and
necessary documentation must be done so that wastage can be
identified and better reporting can be ensured by all the site
managers and line managers. The systematic performance improves
the communication with which the problems can easily be reported
and clarity can be introduced. With this necessary recommendation
can be made by the managers so that redundancy of the activity can
be minimised and usage of resources can be improved.
4.6 Describe how to calculate quantity,
length, area and wastage
associated with the
method/procedure to install first
fixing components
First fixing components includes all the material from the foundation
to the inserting of cables from electrical supply and quantity, length,
area as well as wastage for this can be identified on the basis of
designs and the interior planned for the building. While installing
first fixing components it becomes crucial that they consider
appropriate calculation for the inventory so that the need of storage
is reduced and the funds does not fixed in the inventory. In addition
to this the other material such as frames, ceilings, floor tiles etc. must
be procured as per the requirement and calculations so that
installation can be done efficiently. Also the resources that are
consumed and the equipments that are used can be analysed for
identifying the requirement of various components along with
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various safety measures so that parallel protection can be ensured.
5.5 Explain why the disposal of waste
should be carried out safely in
accordance with environmental
responsibilities, organisational
procedures, manufacturers’
information, statutory regulations,
and official guidance.
The disposition of the waste is crucial to manage as it has a direct
impact on the environment and it can also lead to accidents within
the organisation. While considering first time fixation the waste
management plan must also be formulated along with various
policies so that recycling can be done and such recycled product can
be used such as in installing second fixing components. Apart from
this it facilitates the organisation in managing the pollution as well as
meeting up with the compliance of statutory regulations. For
ensuring better waste management system the organisation must
consider compliance of the corporate social responsibility so that the
impact on the business can be reduced on environment. Further with
this the risk within the workplace can be reduced such as prevention
from fire can be ensured etc. All the guidelines must be taken into
consideration which can be statutory guidelines, official guidelines
and many more.
7.6 Describe how to apply safe work
practices, follow procedures,
report problems, and establish the
authority needed to rectify them,
too:
– prepare and fix a standard
door and window frames,
window boards, linings,
flooring/decking, partitions
full or partial height
(straight), plasterboard,
staircases (straight)
– form joints associated with
first fixing
– use hand tools, power tools
and equipment
For the preparation of standard doors, windows, partitions etc. it is
necessary that various safe work practices are followed so that
worker can be provided safe working environment and for this
effective instructions need to be given to the worker as with this they
can perfectly fix them. For this effective handling and repairing is
crucial with pre determined procedure so that problem faced can be
reported to the authorised person and sustainability can be increased
with the usage of various tools and equipments.
Safety is crucial from the context of better joints as with this the
chances of falling off the fixtures can be eliminated with the help of
better cutting, shaping, polishing and furnishing. Also use of
equipments for managing the sharpness of the joints is taken into
consideration so that surface can be made plane and injuries can be
reduced.
When using power tools and equipments the worker must be
provided various training so that various injuries or accidents can be
reduced along with better use of the resources can be ensured as per
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– work at height
– use access equipment.
the guidelines or the manual.
For ensuring safety to the workers working at height all the safety
equipments along with scaffolding must be considered as a safety
measure.
More and more use of equipments or machineries reduces the
chances of cuttings and other homes due to manual working as for
such equipments trainings are provided that reduces damage to the
equipment as well as to the worker because proper guidance and
instructions will be provided along with labels and signage.
7.8 Describe the methods of
sharpening the hand tools used
when installing first fixing
components
First fixing components need to be installed in an efficient manner so
that further installation is effective. The sharpening of the hand tool
facilitates better installation because adjustment can be made as per
the space available through clean and sharp blades along with other
equipments. For this grinding of the blades, cleaning of the blades as
well as their sharpening must be ensured along with adequate
amount of oiling so that shape can be fixed in the space for the
fixtures.
7.9 Describe how to maintain the tools
and equipment used when
installing first fixing components
The tools and equipment so installed as first fixing component need
to be maintained through consistent painting and polishing as well as
according to the recommendation provided by the manufacturer. For
this line manager need to undertake training program for the worker
so that they can maintain the effectiveness of first fixed components.
T/503/3404 Installing Second Fixing Components in the Workplace
Ref
No.
Assessment Criteria Candidate Response
(to discuss, describe, explain etc.)
4.2 Describe the characteristics,
quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations, and defects associated
with the resources in relation to:
– Timber, manufactured
sheet material, timber
While installing second fixing components within the workplace it is
crucial to consider the impact of various resources in relation to the
following:
Timber boards and doors: Both of them belongs to hard and soft
wood which can be used for constructing and designing various
furniture as it is considered to be the most durable material in wood
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boarding, plastics, metals,
doors, mouldings,
ironmongery, wall and
floor units/fitments,
adhesives, sealants, fixings
and associated ancillary
items
– Hand and/or powered tools
and equipment
due to which the sustainability is high. As it is second fixing
component so with better finishing better output can be provided but
it become difficult to give shape when it is hard for the worker.
Manufactured sheet material, internal and external ply etc. are used
in wood occupation for different purpose but they can create
problem in case of cutting as it can lead to severe cut due to its
hardness.
Ironmongery, wall and floor fitments: These resources are used for
fixing up the locks of doors and windows installed as first fixing
component which are made up of steel, aluminium etc. The prices of
such material vary from the quality to be used and can be tested on
the basis of their ability to get opened by any person.
Adhesive sealant, fixing associated ancillary items: This sealant are
waterproof with the help of which tight fittings can be ensured for a
period of time while for installing all the above mentioned fittings
various ancillary items such as a screw, drill etc. need to be
purchased in all the available and required sizes. All this facilitates
the worker in fitting the components in such a manner that the long-
term sustainability can be ensured.
7.6 Describe how to apply safe work
practices, follow procedures,
report problems, and establish the
authority needed to rectify them,
too:
– prepare and fix a standard
door and window frames,
window boards, linings,
flooring/decking, partitions
full or partial height
(straight), plasterboard,
staircases (straight)
– form joints associated with
It is necessary for the line manager to ensure safety for the workers
on the site while installation of the fixtures and it can be done with
the help of certificate and level of training and instructions as well as
guidance so that handling of the equipments and management of
machines can be ensured by them.
While fixing up the second fitting the joints must be neatly and
perfectly installed so that the chances of meeting up with any
accident are reduced.
The use of power tools and other equipments for the second fitting
need to be effective and efficient so that fixing of nut and bolts is
better with the help of electrical appliances. Till this stage the worker
will be able to use such equipment efficiently as they had provided
various trainings. Due to this safety can be ensured as they have
understanding of that has to be taken at height, with sharp objects,
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second fixing etc.
D/503/2408 Setting Up and Using
Transportable Cutting and Shaping
Machines in the Workplace
Ref
No
Assessment Criteria Candidate Response
(to discuss, describe, explain etc.)
4.2 Describe the characteristics,
quality, uses, sustainability,
limitations, and defects associated
with the resources in relation to:
– Accessories
– Tools and equipment
As work has to be done at different location with the change in the
site due to which the transportable cutting and shaping machine has
to be occupation. Various such machine need to be purchase that can
facilitate in cutting and giving shapes to the wood and fixation can
be done with the help of ancillary equipment such as nuts, bolt,
blades, metals etc. Such equipment can easily be transferred from
one site to other.
Apart from the accessories various tools and equipments need to be
managed that can be transportable such as power tools made up of
steel and iron with which shape is given to the wood. But the
limitation to the use of these tools is that they need to be used by the
trained personal so that injury is prevented.
7.7 Describe how to apply safe work
practices, follow procedures,
report problems and establish the
authority needed to rectify them,
too:
– Check transportable cutting
and shaping machines (fuel
and electric mains/battery)
for serviceability
– Check voltage
requirements, safety cut
offs and circuit breakers
– Set up machines in
While using the machinery for cutting and shaping it is required to
use safe working practices so that safety and security is ensured and
reporting of the problem can be easily undertaken. For this necessary
directions and guidance provided to the workers the issues faced by
the worker must be reported to the manufacturer so that repairs can
be made.
The supply of the power must be constant and for managing the
voltage and fluctuations in the supply affective mediating
equipments must be installed so that supply of electricity does not
break and thus the harm to the machinery and the worker can be
reduced.
Working of the people must be scheduled in context of timing and
sequence as with this completion of task within the time can be
ensured.
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preparation for use
– Fix and secure work
– Select and ensure safety
guards are in place in
accordance with machine
instructions
– Select accessories for the
machine and the work
– Identify maintenance
requirements for
accessories
For ensuring the safety of the resources safety guard must be
appointed who will take all the precautions and guidance in context
of machinery upon their arrival through prior check.
In addition to this very supportive these are used such as oil for the
machinery, other lubricants etc. So that smooth flow of the cutting
and shaping process can be ensured.
7.8 Describe how to apply safe work
practices, follow procedures,
report problems, and establish the
authority needed to rectify them,
too:
– Cut and shape materials to
agreed tolerances
– Change saw blades:
circular, chop, mitre,
bench, jig, reciprocating,
alligator and scroll
– Change accessories: drill
bits, router bits, discs,
planner blades, abrasives
– Use templates, profiles, and
jigs
– Operate fixed machines
– Use tools, accessories, and
At the time of cutting and shaping proper oiling must be done so that
the tolerance can be reduced and efficiency in the operations can be
managed.
Due to consistent use the blades of the machine becomes rough due
to which proper shape cannot be provided and for this such blade has
to be changed after a particular period of time.
The worker must be made aware of the process of changing the
accessories related to the machines as per the use so that they can
change it on their own.
With the help of various templates signs and symbols must be
explained and informed so that safety and precautions can be taken
by the worker while working on site with various machineries.
While working at height scaffolding and ladders must be used with
which chances of injury reduces and along with this various
protective equipment must be provided so that they can ensure the
safety of the worker.
With the effective channel of communication the reporting system
and channel can also be defined which can facilitate the worker to
report to the superiors regarding the issues and upon which the line
managers as well as site managers can efficiently reacts to for
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equipment
– Work at height
– Use access equipment
ensuring safety and security of the worker.
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