Conforming to General Health, Safety and Welfare in the Workplace

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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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 protective measures - Collective protective
measures include method statements, risk assessments,
site induction etc. Their primary purpose is to ensure that
employees are aware of the different safety measures
and requirements on site.
– PPE – It comprises of ear defenders, steel toe boots to
protect the feet of workers from stubbing their toes etc.
Apart from this goggles are important to protect the eyes.
Their main purpose is to avoid any kind of exposure of
the workers to hazards. Limitations of PPE are that it
does not completely eliminate the risk of physical
hazards.
– RPE - It includes dust masks and other breathing
apparatus. Using the right equipment will eliminate any
kind of harmful dust that can cause difficulty in breathing.
The purpose of RPE is to protect the workers from
inhaling hazardous substances that might be present in
the air. But if they are not used in an effective manner,
the equipment can cause breathing problems for the
worker.
– LEV – It is an engineering control system whose main
purpose is to reduce mist, dust or vapour in the
workplace. But its limitation is that if it is dependent on
power and won't work if there is a power cut.
1.5 State how the health and safety
control equipment relevant to
the work should be used in
accordance with the given
Using health and safety control equipment helps in reducing any
kind of risk or danger that workers can face during their jobs. The
health and safety equipment also reduces any risk of injury to the
workers and limits their exposure to any kind of hazardous
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instructions. substance. Various health and safety control methods should be
used such as supervision to reduce any accidents and training.
Apart from this, the testing of these control procedures should be
ensured so that they work in an appropriate manner. The
managers as well as team leaders within the company should
make sure that the employees follow safety and control
measures so as to avoid exposure and injury.
1.6 State which types of health,
safety and welfare legislation,
notices and warning signs are
relevant to the occupational area
and associated equipment.
There are various health, safety and welfare legislations which
are relevant to the occupational area. One of them is The
Construction Regulation, 2013. Different warning signs that are
present help in promoting the message that it is necessary for all
workers to wear a helmet, goggles and safety boots at all times
while doing their respective jobs. Some places at the sight can
require wearing high visibility garments. Other signs can include
crane in use or moving vehicles, electric cables so that trips and
falls can be avoided. The visitors should be asked to sign in at
the main office before entering the site.
1.7 State why health, safety and
welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the
occupational area.
There are different legislations that are related to health, safety
and welfare which are relevant to the occupational area. The
reason behind this is that they ensure the safety of workers,
visitors as well as personnels working at the site and their needs
regarding health and safety are fulfilled. It is important that there
should be clean eating areas for the workers, toilets etc.
1.8 State how to comply with control
measures that have been
identified by risk assessments
and safe systems of work.
Complying with various control measures that have been
identified by undertaking risk assessments and safe systems of
work is important. It is important as it assists in reducing any kind
of injuries as well as risk to the workers of getting sued by the
managers. It is important that risk assessments that are effective
are included within the workplace so that different skills that can
impact the workers can be evaluated in a proper manner.
Different measures of control at the site must be discussed with
the workers clearly. Also, that all workers are aware of their roles
as well as responsibilities and are engaged in the same.
2.2 List typical hazards associated
with the work environment and
occupational area in relation to
The typical hazards that are associated with the work
environment and occupational are as follows -
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resources, substances,
asbestos, equipment,
obstructions, storage, services,
and work activities.
 Work activities – Hazards associated with work activities
include the workers failing to use the correct technique to
lift or use the equipment, keeping the work place untidy
can lead to trips and falls and bits of dust going into the
eyes while using saw or any other tool. Cutting materials
can also cause injury to hands.
 Substances – Dust from cutting wood using a saw or
from the site. There can also be chances of finding
asbestos in old buildings.
 Equipment and Obstructions – The use of circular saw,
routers and hammer drills can cause a lot of noise.
Whereas obstructions can lead to trips and falls.
 Resources – There can be certain material that are too
heavy to lift due to absence of lifting equipment. This can
cause injury to the back. Also, not wearing gloves can
lead to cuts in hands.
2.3 List the current Health and
Safety Executive top ten safety
risks.
The current health and safety risks are listed below -
 Injuries to the hand or loss of fingers
 Injuries to the back
 Incorrect manual handling
 Sawdust in eyes
 Not wearing PPE and goggles
 Trips, slips and falls
 Collapse
 Noise
 Moving objects
 Respiratory diseases
2.4 List the current Health and
Safety Executive top five health
risks.
The current health and safety executive top five health risks are
listed below -
 Hearing Impairment
 Issues in breathing due to dusty environment
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 Pain in back due to wrong working position
 Cracks in skin in winters
 Vibration finger due to machinery
2.5 State how changing
circumstances within the
workplace could cause hazards.
Changes in the circumstances within the workplace can cause
hazards. This can be due to the workers working at the site not
being aware of the changes as well as the potential risks
associated with them. This is because hazards associated with
different changes vary from each other as the work activities
progress. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the workers
as well as risk assessments are updated regularly.
2.6 State the methods used for
reporting changed
circumstances, hazards, and
incidents in the workplace.
The different methods that are used for reporting changes in
circumstances, incidents as well as hazards within the workplace
include toolbox talks, which are informal discussions carried out
in groups and focus on a specific issue relating to safety. Other
methods for the same can include updated risk assessments and
site meetings. These methods can be used by the employer at
the workplace to report any changes in the circumstances,
incidents or hazards.
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
The different organisational policies as well as procedures for
health, safety and welfare in relation to dealing with emergencies
and accidents include stop working and contacting the site
foremen as soon as possible. All employees working at the site
have a responsibility of reporting any kind of emergencies or
accident. Also, in case of a fire alarm or when lights go off, it can
be dangerous to to work.
Therefore, everyone at the work site should stop their work
immediately and evacuate. While doing so, tools should be left
and the workers should move to the nearest fire escape. The
workers must be aware of the risks and comply to the
precautions in order to reduce risks at all times. They should also
be aware of the fire exists in the workplace. A site feedback book
should be made available wherein any kind of incidents can be
recorded. The manager should always be aware of any such
incidents.
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procedures
– consultation and
feedback.
3.7 State the appropriate types of
fire extinguishers relevant to the
work.
The appropriate types of extinguishers that are relevant to the
work include carbon dioxide for any kind of electrical fires, water
extinguishers can be used for incidents that are related to cloth
and wood. Water extinguishers consist of a red band and are
basically meant for solid materials, textiles and paper fires.
Extinguishers that have a blue band are meant for varnishes, any
kind of electrical fires and liquids that are flammable. The consist
of dry powder form which helps in putting the fire off. Lastly,
carbon dioxides extinguishers have a black band and can also
be used in case of electrical fires.
3.8 State how and when the
different types of fire
extinguishers are used in
accordance with legislation and
official guidance.
There are different extinguishers for different kinds of fire
incidents and can be used when the pin is released. The
extinguisher is then pointed at the fire and the handle is pressed.
The person who is using the extinguisher should make sure that
they don't harm themselves or their co-workers. It is important to
always assess the fire and ensure that it can be extinguished
safely. If the fire cannot be extinguished effectively, the workers
should be asked to immediately evacuate the work site and the
fire brigade should be called. It is recommended that only trained
individuals should use the fire extinguisher.
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
Personal behaviour demonstrates the responsibility for general
workplace health, safety and welfare. It is important that
whenever a worker sees any sign of fire, they should
immediately stop their work and raise the fire alarm at the
workplace. When the alarm starts to ring constantly, all the
workers should immediately move towards the nearest fire exit.
It is important to make sure that all employees contribute to the
toolbox talk or discussions. They should attend the same when
they are requested to do so and should be encouraged to ask
questions if they fail to understand a particular thing. Any
changes circumstances or incidents with the workplace should
be reported to all the workers within the workplace. Apart from
this, the workers should be made aware that it is their personal
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