Health & Safety in The Engineering Workplace: Legislation and Hazards

This project, titled "Health & Safety in The Engineering Workplace," assesses a student's understanding of health and safety regulations within engineering environments. The project requires the identification of relevant health and safety regulations in both mechanical and electrical workplaces, detailing their key features. It further examines the roles and responsibilities of employers, employees, and subcontractors under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The assignment delves into environmental management, focusing on legislation related to water pollution or air emissions, and the requirements for safe waste disposal. Students must also describe methods for identifying workplace hazards and analyze the consequences of management failing to adhere to regulations, including legal and financial repercussions. Finally, the project assesses the implementation of safety controls, justifying their use against potential hazards with references to specific safety policies and regulations. The project covers a wide range of topics within health and safety, from legislation to practical hazard identification and management.

Project Brief (Learner to fill in all parts highlighted in yellow)
Programme Title: Programme
No:
Unit Number and
Title:
U1: Health & Safety in The Engineering
Workplace
Coursework Title: A1: Legislation & hazards Assessment
Number:
UA1A1
Final deadline
Assessor
Task
No
Assessment criteria covered Date Achieved F
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1st
Attempt
2nd
Attempt*
Comment
Attached?Grading criteria: P1, P2, P3, P4, M1, M3, D1
1
P1 explain the key features of relevant regulations
on health and safety as applied to a working
environment in two selected or given engineering
organizations.
2
P2 describe the roles and responsibilities under
current health and safety legislation and
regulations, of those involved
3
P3 explain the key features of the relevant
legislation and EU directives, with regard to
environmental management
4 P4 explain the requirements for the safe disposal
of waste
5 P5 describe the methods used to identify hazards
in a working environment
6
M1 explain the consequences of management not
abiding by legislation and regulations and carrying
out their roles and responsibilities in a given
health and safety situation
7
M2 explain the consequences of management not
abiding by legislation and regulations when
carrying out their roles and responsibilities, with
regard to environmental management
8c
D1 assess the extent to which legislation and
regulations are satisfied in a given health and
safety situation
8ab
D2 justify the methods used to deal with hazards in
accordance with workplace policies and legal
requirements
Evidence you
must produce
for this project:
Written work for
above tasks (not
plagiarised)
Sources of
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information: Unit
A1 course notes
sections 1 to 2.
HSE and
environmental
websites and
similar links.
*Re-submission
Conditions: Only
one opportunity to
re-submit work
will be allowed for
each task. All
three of the
conditions below
must be met if
this is to be
allowed: These
are that: You have met
the original
‘deadline’ date
or agreed
extension date
with approved
extenuating
circumstances
form The tasks
have been
attempted
and are
developed to
a reasonable
standard Your tutor
judges that
you will be
able to provide
improved
evidence
without further
guidance Your tutor can
be sure that
the evidence
submitted is
your own work,
and that you
have signed a
declaration of
authenticity
declaring that
it is your own
work.
A resubmission
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date will be set for
15 working days
after the
assessment has
been returned to
you.
Assessment Record Sheet
1. Learner to fill in on first submission:
Task
ref(s)
Evidence submitted
(e.g. written report, calculation, file name).
Task ref(s) Evidence submitted
(e.g. written report, calculation, file name).
Additional learner
comments to the
assessor:
Learner Declaration on Submission
I certify that the evidence submitted for this project is my own. I
have clearly referenced any sources used in the work. I
understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Learner Signature. D
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2. Assessor to fill in on first submission:
Task
ref(s)
Assessor comment on task(s) Task ref(s) Assessor comment on task(s)
General feedback
from the Assessor:
Has an extension to the deadline been approved by the Assessor due to extenuating circumstances?
Assessor Declaration on Submission
I certify that the evidence submitted for this project is the learner’s own.
If it is not their own work, then this is clearly explained and detailed in the
feedback and comments above.
Assessor Signature. D
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3. Learner to fill in on resubmission:
Task
ref(s)
Evidence submitted
(e.g. written report, calculation, file name).
Task ref(s) Evidence submitted
(e.g. written report, calculation, file name).
Additional learner
comments to the
assessor:
Learner Declaration on resubmission
I certify that the evidence submitted for this project is my own. I
have clearly referenced any sources used in the work. I
understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Learner Signature. D
a
t
e
.
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4. Assessor to fill in on resubmission:
Task
ref(s)
Assessor comment on task(s) Task ref(s) Assessor comment on task(s)
Resubmission
feedback from the
Assessor:
Does the learner need to attempt an assessment Retake? Y/N Date of Retake:
Assessor Declaration on Submission
I certify that the evidence submitted for this project is the learner’s own.
If it is not their own work, then this is clearly explained and detailed in the
feedback and comments above
Assessor Signature. D
a
t
e
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Sample Type:
(First or resubmission)
Samples IV
Signature: Date:
Assessment Instructions
Assessment grading instructions:
Tasks 1 to 5 are required for PASS (P) grade and must be attempted
Tasks 6 to 7 also required for MERIT (M) grade (optional)
Task 8 is also required for DISTINCTION (D) grade (optional)
Work for Merit/Dist. grades should also be supported by fully referenced evidence
Important Assessment Instructions - READ CAREFULLY!!
 Return your assessment within the time duration indicated on the cover sheet.
 Write all answers in your own words, as we use software
 Attach all your work to the bottom of the assessment as 1 single file (no separate files unless
instructed in a task).
 Type your name on the front sheet of the assessment and the start date, which is when you
received or downloaded it.
 Use 'MS Word format only (. docks)' and sign the appropriate 'submission/resubmission box
 Although we aim to mark within 1 week, please allow up to 2 weeks for your assessment to be
marked and returned to you by email.
 In any email correspondence, specify the assessment number in the ‘Subject’ box.
 Written submissions/resubmissions must be signed to declare the work is your own as they
are checked for plagiarism (as copied work will not be marked)
 Any referenced work should be inserted via snipped images, so that these can be ignored by
the plagiarism checker software
 Refer to your learner handbook for assessment rules – copy available on your Moodle learner
support page
 Return the assessment by email (as indicated on Moodle) complete
within the time duration shown above.
 For resubmission follow the conditions given above. Do not alter any
of your original submission (or any feedback provided), simply add it
below previously submitted work and feedback and sign any
resubmission work in the highlighted record box provided
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 Download assessment 2 only after submitting assessment 1
TECOL USES A PLAGIARISM CHECKER, SO IT IS IMPORTANT ALL
ANSWERS MUST BE YOUR OWN WORK
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Assessment Tasks
Task 1 (Criteria: P1)
In this task you are required to investigate one mechanical and one electrical type working
environments (i.e. 2 separate work environments). You can use your own place of work or
the following.
a) Mechanical Work Environment
Operations at an automotive manufacturing company such as Jaguar cars. Have an
inside look at the manufacturing of Jaguar cars through this interesting video clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHQt8NJ9Glg
i. Identify 2 relevant Health & Safety Regulations that apply in this workplace.
ii. Explain 2 key features for each of these 2 regulations that make them relevant
here in this situation. (150 words)
b) Electrical Work Environment
A domestic electrical rewiring operation: which can be viewed through the following
video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYTZp47HYk4
or
Work electrical safety procedures can be viewed through the following video clip
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuWAF3h7jrc
i. Identify 2 relevant Health & Safety Regulations that apply in this workplace.
ii. Explain 2 key features for each of these 2 regulations that make them relevant
here in this situation. (150 words)
Guidance: There should be 4 different regulations (not RIDDOR), one each 4 separate
pieces of legislation, and a total of 8 key features applied to the 2 work situations. For
each reg, you have to apply it to the case study by identify 3 reg features which makes
them relevant to the specific case study. You may reference the HSE website: and any
other relevant source of information.
Checklist of evidence required: T1 - 300 words written report with appropriate
references
Task 2 (Criteria: P2)
For either Work environment in Task 1, and using the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
as the source of legislation, describe, in your own words, the roles and responsibilities of
those involved and listed here below
(a) Employers (100 words)
(b) Employees (100 words)
(c) Subcontractors (100 words)
Guidance: You may reference appropriate sources, including the HSE website:
Checklist of evidence required: T2 – 300-word written report with appropriate
references
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Task 3 (Criteria: P3)
The UK is committed to maintaining environmental standards and continues to apply the
existing successful model of integrated pollution control. The EU Withdrawal Act 2018
maintains established environmental principles and ensures that existing EU
environmental law will continue to have effect in UK law.
Considering environmental management, and selecting only 1 of the following:
 water pollution or
 air emissions
Explain the 2 key features from 1 piece of relevant UK legislation (e.g. the new UK
environment bill) and 2 key features from the related EU directive (e.g. the industrial
emissions directive), with regard to a manufacturing company such as Jaguar cars, or one
you are familiar with
Guidance: You may reference appropriate environmental legislation sources e.g.
newbook.book (parliament.uk), and The Industrial Emissions Directive - Environment
- European Commission (europa.eu)
Checklist of evidence required: T3: 300-word written report with appropriate
references
Task 4 (Criteria: P4)
Explain with reference to waste legislation, the requirements for the safe disposal of waste
for a manufacturing company such as Jaguar cars, or one you are familiar with
Guidance: You may reference appropriate environmental legislation sources e.g.
newbook.book (parliament.uk),
Checklist of evidence required: T4: 300-word written report with appropriate
references
Task 5 (Criteria: P5)
It is important to systematically identify hazards in the workplace
a) Describe 2 key methods of identifying hazards in the workplace
b) Give an example of each method that you have identified, by providing a typical
hazard that could be identified using each method
Guidance: Consider a visiting a workshop with your clipboard, then select 2 identification
methods that can be used for regular work and current hazards (not long term or non-
routine operations). Hazard identification methods are not methods of recording hazards
such as a RA or procedures for dealing with hazards
Checklist of evidence required: T5 – 3-400-word written report with appropriate
examples
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Optional tasks
Task 6 (Criteria: M1)
Scenario: The Managing Director of a small engineering company has sought your
advice. An employee has very badly cut their hand falling through a walkway barrier which
was unsecured to the ground. At the time of the incident there was no-one on the premises
trained in first aid and the first aid box could not be found.
a) For the above scenario, identify 2 relevant Health & Safety pieces pf legislation and
a specific regulation from each and how they were breached.
b) Explain the possible legal and financial consequences to the company management
for not abiding by the requirements of these regulations.
Guidance: You may reference appropriate legislation sources, including the HSE website:
www.hse.gov.uk
Checklist of evidence required: T7 – 500-word written report with appropriate
references
Task 7 (Criteria: M2)
Developing your work in task 3 explain the possible legal and financial consequences of
management not abiding by legislation and regulations when carrying out their roles and
responsibilities, with regard to environmental management Provide ‘snip images’ 2 of
appropriate regulations
Guidance: You may reference appropriate environmental legislation sources e.g.
newbook.book (parliament.uk), and The Industrial Emissions Directive -
Environment - European Commission (europa.eu)
Checklist of evidence required: T7 – 500-word written report with appropriate
references
Task 8 (Criteria: D1/2)
Implementing control measures into a workplace normally requires investment in
resources, time and money e.g. training, modifications to machinery, barriers, PPE, etc
a) Providing at least 5 examples of safety controls from task 1 videos, or your own
workplace, identify and justify the control measures against potential hazards.
b) Support your justifications with reference to specific HSE safety
policies/guides/regulations (e.g. EWR reg 2.1) for 8a control measures
c) assess the extent to which legislation and regulations are satisfied in this health and
safety situation
Guidance: Here you have to justify the control methods “so far as reasonably practicable”.
E.g. In my example 1 the control measures are justified because…. and this is supported
by…… Your work can also be laid out in table form with ‘control example’, ‘justification’
and ‘supporting references’ columns
Control Example Justification Supporting References
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Checklist of evidence required: T8ab - 500 words written report including table
option with appropriate references T8c - 500 word written report
Please add your answers below (not on a separate document).
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TASK 1
A) Mechanical work environment
 Identify 2 relevant Health & Safety Regulations that apply in this workplace.
As per this, there are various of workshop which is practice and different machines. In
context with this, they have certain rule that apply to any chemical for the workshop of the world.
As per this, they always wear safety gear while working in the workshop. Use proper gloves, safety
shoes, helmet and eyeglasses which is mandatory for the prior workplace for the jobs such as like
plumbing, machine fitting and welding and carpentry. For this, it used to make instance which is
use to do not wear welding glasses while doing any welding works. So these are health and safety
regulation.
In the industry there are some of the machine which is malfunctioning and can occur any
time. It could happen during the relative process of screw tightening or replacing which is used to
incorporate by machine. So as per this, they can create the number of issue while doing any
mechanical work. These all facilities are well analyse by using the concern policies which help to
provide the health and safety in the respected workplace (Ahtela 2019).
 Explain 2 key features for each of these 2 regulations that make them relevant here in this
situation.
As per this, the basis health and safety law which is comes under the act of the health and
safety act 1974. this provide an right and law to the employee for their work and safety.
The second regulation which is accessed in order to know the management of health and
safety regulation at work regulation 1999. this is used to provide and beneficial impact to take their
right in context with employee.
B) Electrical work environment
 Identify 2 relevant Health & Safety Regulations that apply in this workplace.
There are proper protection and emergency toolkit are used in order to know the health and
safety regulation. As per this, they are use to provide the essential segment of working with proper
policies and this regulation which is useful for the work environment.
 Explain 2 key features for each of these 2 regulations that make them relevant here in this
situation.
As per this, the safety and legislation act and this all approach in the context with employee
provide extra benefits to the organisation and this the health and safety at work regulation act 1999
also provide the effective term and this is used to provide the necessary outcome.
TASK 2
Employers: As per this health and safety work act 1974, this provide role to employee in aspect to
taking of this, under the law employer is used to taking the responsibilities access and that are
taking health and safety management. For an employer the duty is to protect the health and safety
and welfare of their employee which is taking by other people who might be affected by their
business. The employer must do whatever which is arises in the reasonable practice which is
acquired to achieve.
Employees: As per this, under health and safety regulation law which is taken in aspect of primary
responsibility for this which is down to employer. As per this, the worker have a duty which is
taken as per the own health and safety which is affect the action of work. In this, the worker may co
operate with the employee and they take the context and action for the work. With relation to this,
they take important for their own health and safety.
Subcontractors: In the context with the health and safety they used to print the structure and
substance are being used, handled and stored safety. As per this, they used to provide the various
facilities for the worker. Such as they provide the information, training and protect other from
people on risk (Alves 2018).
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TASK 3
Water pollution: As per this, the industrial process are being taking is considerations which is share
the pollution in Europe. As per this, they used to take the factor which is associated with the
pollution in Europe. They used to take the emission of air pollutants discharge of waste water and
generation of waste. In this, directive 2010/75/EU of the European parliament and the council on
the industrial emission that is objective of of main instrument. As per this, the IED was adopted on
24 year November. The IED entered into the force which is came in force on 6 January 2011 and
they have transposed by various state of member by 2013. the IED team which is basically taking
into the several for the particular which is an integrated approach which is used in this, also use of
the best available technique, flexibility and inspection and public participation.
As per this, they are used to create the integrated approach which is used to create the means
to permit and allow which into account and create the whole environment performance of the other
such as emission to air, water and land, this all are used to create the waste, which is used in the raw
material and prevention of accident.
In this, they used to create the prior condition that used to provide the emission which have
limited. As per this, the IED allow competent authorities which is create the flexibility to set and
finalize the strict emission limit. This allow to create the possible in the some cases where the
assessment show that achieving the emission level by the concept of BAT and this is described as
the BAT conclusion which higher cost compared to environmental benefits are used to geographical
location or the local environmental conditions which is characteristics of the installation (Blom
2019)(Fuscaldo 2021).
TASK 4
The source of waste can be broadly defined as into four type of factor, as per this named as
industrial, commercial, domestic and agricultural. In this, the waste is associated with mechanical
and industry which is synthesise from the industry while manufacturing of the car and motors. In
term of this, jaguar car is use in this which show their manufacturing process and various type of
factor which is associated with this. Moreover, the law and legislation which is associated with this
and cause various essential issue. The resource conservation and recovery act of 1976 which is
termed as RCRA. In this, the significant requirement which is bases of the control of hazardous
waste storage which is necessary in order to treatment and disposal. As per this, the families
organisation such as jaguar and land rover trials which is innovative plastic recycling plastic
recycling technology. In this, the jaguar partner with the proper BASF in course of pilot research
project which objective which have aim to tackle challenges of the plastic waste. Collaboration is
the step towards delivering jaguar and land rover which is used to provide the vision. In this, the
waste plastic which is transformed to the prolysis oil and using various of thermochemical process.
This secondary raw material is then fed BASF production which is regulated as the chain as a
replacement for the continuous fossil resources. Ultimately which is help in producing for a
premium grade which is used to replicate and used to high quality and prior performance of virgin
plastic. That are can be tempered and used to making of coloured making it is perfect for the
sustainable solution in order to designing the next proper dashboards and exterior in the function of
exterior surface which is jaguar and land rover model (Kuma 2017).
TASK 5
t is important to systematically identify hazards in the workplace
 Describe 2 key methods of identifying hazards in the workplace
As per this, there are many type of workplace hazards which is come under the four main
category.
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