Construction: Health, Safety and Welfare Assignment - L2 NVQ

This document provides a comprehensive response to an L2 NVQ assignment focusing on health, safety, and welfare in wood occupations within the construction industry. It addresses various aspects of workplace safety, including the importance of health and safety control equipment such as collective protective measures, personal protective equipment (PPE), respiratory protective equipment (RPE), and local exhaust ventilation (LEV), detailing their types, purposes, and limitations. The solution emphasizes the correct usage of health and safety equipment according to instructions and relevant legislation, including notices and warning signs. It explores typical hazards associated with the work environment, such as resources, substances, equipment, obstructions, storage, services, and work activities, and outlines the importance of complying with control measures identified by risk assessments and safe systems of work. The document also covers reporting changed circumstances, hazards, and incidents, and provides insights into organizational policies and procedures for health, safety, and welfare, including dealing with emergencies, communication methods, reporting, stopping work, evacuation, fire risks, and consultation feedback. It also highlights the current Health and Safety Executive (HSE) top ten safety and health risks.

L2 NVQ in Wood Occupations (Construction) QCF
Knowledge Question Paper
Candidate name:
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A/503/1170
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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).
In order to ensure the safety and health of workers it is important
that various protective measures must be used so that highest
security and safety of workers is ensured. Some of the effective
measures that can be taken in a construction organisation are:
Collective protective measures: Using warning signs, training
the employees in accordance with usage of tools and equipments,
taking seminars to inform new employees regarding safety
measures, informing about the method to use, use of handrails etc.
The purpose of these measures are to reduce the risks which can
occur at the sites so that safety of workers can be maximised. The
limitations of using this measure can be workers not paying
attention to warning signs and instructions.
PPE: These are the tools which help in protecting an individual
from a hazards like steel toe boots to protect feet from getting
injured, ear defenders to protect ear drums, hard hat to protect
head, goggles to protect eyes, gloves to protect hands from injury
etc.
RPE: Various equipments can be used to prevent respiratory
system from harmful gases and dust like dust masks, self
contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) along with training the
employees so that they can use the equipments efficiently.
LEV: It is an engineering control system which runs on power
and helps in reducing dust, mist, fume, gases etc. which can be
hazardous to the respiratory system.
All the above mentioned measures can help in protecting workers
from any injuries or accident which can occur t the site of work so
that better health conditions can be maintained in organisation.
1.
5
State how the health and safety
control equipment relevant to the
work should be used in
It is important that the health and safety equipments at a
workplace are used as per the given instructions so that the safety
and health of the workers can be ensured. They must also be
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accordance with the given
instructions.
trained regarding the use of these equipments and maintaining the
PPE kits given to them so that they can effectively deal with any
hazardous situations. Also the employees can report any incidence
to their supervisors so that timely corrective actions can be taken,
waste can be disposed off efficiently, switching off lights when
not in use. Should be other measures that can be followed to
ensure high safety and health of the employees. Health and safety
control equipments must be correctly used so that they can
prevent themselves from getting hurt while working on sites from
various types of injuries like head injuries, accidents etc.
1.
6
State which types of health,
safety and welfare legislation,
notices and warning signs are
relevant to the occupational area
and associated equipment.
Various legislations can be followed in construction sites so that
health, safety and welfare at work of the workers can be ensured
like Construction Regulations, 2013, must be implemented in an
organisation so that the safety of workers can be ensured. Use of
warming signs relevant to the sites and hazards associated with
them like mandatory wearing head-gear, eye protection glasses,
shoes etc. It is also important that the equipments related to the
sites must be used so that the workers can be protected from any
unforeseen risks and dangers. It is also important that the workers
are provided with the required equipments so that they can work
efficiently along with reducing the risks.
1.
7
State why health, safety and
welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the
occupational area.
It is important that safety and health legislations are followed
relevant to the occupational area like Health and Safety at Work
etc. Act, 1974, so that the safety of workers can be ensured can
they can use their skills and talents in the most efficient manner so
that the objectives of company can be achieved. It is essential that
workers are provided with clean wash rooms, canteens etc. at the
occupational area so that workers can be prevented from health
issues which can lead to increase in absenteeism in company and
can also lower their capability in achieving company goals on
time. Notices, warning signs, instructions, training etc. must be
provided at the workplace so that any risks can be prevented from
occurring.
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1.
8
State how to comply with control
measures that have been
identified by risk assessments
and safe systems of work.
The risks which have been identified during the risk assessments
needs to be minimised by complying with efficient control
measures so that the risks can be reduced and health and safety of
workers can be ensured. For this following steps can be followed:
 Elimination of hazards through re-designing or planning so
that the risks can be minimised like dispose off harmful
chemicals, redesigning the flooring so that even surfaces
can be provided to the workers which can prevent them
from tripping etc.
 Substituting hazardous substances with something safe
like using alternatives of solvent based paints, asbestos etc.
 Isolating people from areas of risk like putting notices,
warning signs, giving instructions etc.
 Using administrative control measures, PPE, engineering
controls etc. so that risks at the workplace can be reduced.
It is important that the control measures are efficiently complied
with which can help in preventing the number of injuries and
accidents at the site of work which can ensure safety of workers.
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.
While working on sites in construction industries, mining
organisations etc. the workers can face various hazards in relation
to the following aspects:
Resources: While working at sites various resources are used by
the workers which must be maintained safely so that safety of
workers can be ensured. Equipments which are too heavy to lift or
which are used in cutting hard materials, equipments poorly
maintained, unavailability or dirty canteens etc. are the ways
which can cause risk to safety of workers.
Substances: Harmful gases, dust from site or sawdust, asbestos
etc. are the substances which can cause respiratory issues among
employees.
Equipments: Noise caused from circular saws or hammer drills
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can cause hearing problems, using sharp equipments can cause
injuries etc.
Obstructions: Obstructions like uneven floors can cause falls and
trips, unavailability of proper equipments, ineffective
communication etc. are the obstacles which can affect the health
and safety of workers.
Storage: The sites for storage can be small or located at places
which can cause risks to the health and safety of employees.
Services: While performing various services at the sites like
digging for fountains, drilling walls, removing materials from
sites etc. there are can be risks like electric or gas piping etc.
which can be hazardous.
Work activities: While performing various kinds of work
activities like not using correct lifting technique or equipments,
untidy or uneven workplace, bits of dust or gases going in the eyes
or respiratory systems etc. are various types of hazards.
Thus from above it can be said that the workers at work site can
face various types of hazards and it is important that measures are
taken that can help in preventing such issues so that health and
safety of workers can be maximised.
2.
3
List the current Health and
Safety Executive top ten safety
risks.
There are various safety risks at work like working at height, poor
housekeeping, loose electrical extension cords, forklifts,
chemicals, confined spaces, equipments, lifting weights, sawdust
in eyes or respiratory organs, injuries from using equipments etc.
2.
4
List the current Health and
Safety Executive top five health
risks.
The health risks which can be faced by employees at work are
hearing impairment, breathing issues due to dusty environment,
back pain due to constant sitting position, skin rashes due to
chemicals, vibration of fingers due to using machinery, reduced
well-being, damage to muscles, bones and joints, blood borne
viruses, transmission of diseases like common cold, mental
pressure of workload etc. All these are the issues which are
commonly faced by workers while working on site and must be
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taken care of so that health and safety of workers can be
promoted.
2.
5
State how changing
circumstances within the
workplace could cause hazards.
Due to the changing circumstances there can be various hazards at
the workplace like the employees might face risks due to lack of
knowledge of changes which can impact their safety. It is
important that the employers must inform and update employees
about the change of hazards which change with progress in work.
Also the risk assessments must be regularly done so that
employees can be given knowledge about the risks associated with
work. Changing risks associated with the site must be regularly
informed to the concerned workers so that high safety of workers
can be ensured.
2.
6
State the methods used for
reporting changed circumstances,
hazards, and incidents in the
workplace.
There are various methods which can be used so as to report the
changed circumstances or risks or hazards at a workplace:
 Updating risk assessments: It is important that the risks
are regularly assessed so that the employees can be
updated regarding change in risks so that effective
precautions can be taken.
 Toolbox talks: It is related with giving information to the
workers on using toolbox so that the equipments can be
used with safety.
 Site meetings: Meetings on a regular basis can be
conducted so that the workers can be given information
regarding the change in risks, circumstances etc.
Change in circumstances are important to be informed so that the
workers can be prepared for the associated risks and can take
effective measures so that hazards can be controlled and safety
can be promoted.
3.
6
State the organisational policies
and procedures for health, safety,
and welfare, in relation to:
It is essential that certain policies and procedures should be
applied in the company at the site of work so that workers can be
efficiently protected from hazards and their safety can be ensured:
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– 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 case of accidents or emergencies, work must be
immediately stopped and the site should b evacuated so
that workers can be protected from any type of risks.
 Use of effective communication channels must be used so
that exchange of information can take place efficiently like
use of radio frequencies, phones etc.
 A procedure regarding reporting about a risk must be
designed in company so that the supervisors can be
informed and immediate actions can be taken.
 The work at site must be stopped so that further injuries or
risks can be stopped.
 The site at which risks occur, evacuation of the site must
be done so that the safety of workers can be ensured.
 The workers must be well informed about the fire exits
and plans so that procedures which can help in eliminating
risks.
 Feedback books should be available at the site so that
incidents can be recorded and also the employees can be
well informed about the safety procedures.
3.
7
State the appropriate types of fire
extinguishers relevant to the
work.
There are various types of fire extinguishers that can be used at a
workplace depending on the cause of fire and the probability of its
occurrence:
 Foam extinguishers: They have a cream colour label and
can be used for fires occurred due to methane, flammable
liquids, gases etc.
 Water extinguishers: These have red label and can be used
for fires which occur due to wood, coal, textiles etc.
 Dry powder extinguishers: These fires can be used in case
of electrical fires.
3. State how and when the different The safety legislation which govern the use of fire extinguisher is
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8 types of fire extinguishers are
used in accordance with
legislation and official guidance.
the Regulatory Reform (Fire safety) Order, 2005 which states that
appropriate fire extinguisher should be used which can reduce the
risk of fire. The extinguisher must be used by trained people by
following the instructions given on them so that safety of self and
others can be ensured and the place can be evacuated along with
calling the fire brigade immediately. Using the fire extinguisher
which is suitable for a condition can help in taking down fire
effectively and within time so that any causalities can be
prevented and safety of workers can be maximised.
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
workplace
– Complying with the
environmental
requirements of the
workplace.
Personal behaviour of employees also help in ensuring the safety,
safety and health at workplace as their behaviour affects the way
in which they take instructions and training seriously so that they
can use equipment and tools as per the given instructions and in
accordance with training provided to them:
 It is important that the workers are trained so that they can
act immediately in case of seeing the signs of fire or any
other risks so that alarm can be raised and immediate
information can be given to the supervisors.
 The employees can participate in discussions and provide
feedback regarding how the safety and security at the work
premises can be improved so that the workplace can be
made safer.
 The employees can immediately report the changed
circumstances to their supervisors so that immediate
actions can be taken and the situations can be controlled so
that safety of employees can be ensured.
 It is important that environmental requirements are
complied with like dumping off waste effectively,
controlling the emission of gases etc. so that the safety at
workplace can be ensured.
4. Give examples of how the
behaviour and actions of
The behaviour and action of individuals can affect the actions of
others at workplace which makes it important that the power tools
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3 individuals could affect others
within the workplace.
are used correctly, safety regulations are followed and awareness
among employees regarding the risk assessments must be
generated. For example: This can help all the workers in following
safety measures so that safety can be ensured and no fooling
around the workplace is done by workers. Also it can help the
workers in being serious about the use of equipments and tools so
that they can be used and stored as per instructions which can help
in increasing the sense of responsibility among workers.
5.
2
State how security arrangements
are implemented in relation to
the workplace, the general
public, site personnel and
resources.
Effective security arrangements must be implemented so that
security can be ensured in workplace. For the general public
visiting the site it is important that their registration is done by the
site manager, they do not have access to site which is unsafe,
know about the risk or safety requirements. For the site personnel
it is important that they follow security measures while using tools
and equipments and use PPE so that their safety can be ensured.
Resources at the site should be assessed in terms of risk and
should be stored in secure container on site so that they do not fall
in the hands of employees which can cause hazards or risks. These
arrangements must be made so that health can be ensured
throughout the work site which can help in maximising safety of
people who are present at the site.
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Assessment Criteria
1.
2
Describe the different methods of
communicating with line
management, colleagues, and
customers.
Effective communication methods can be used so that the
exchange of information can take place efficiently which can help
in maximising the effectiveness with which work is performed on
sit along with improving the performance of workers:
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 Management: Communication with management can take
place face-to-face, through meetings, e-mails, phones etc.
so that the managers can be informed.
 Colleagues: Communication with colleagues can take
place either formally or informally so that information can
be exchanged efficiently.
 Customers: Communication with customers can be done
by the way of advertisements, posters, e-mail marketing
etc. so that information related to company can be
provided to customers.
1.
3
Describe how to use different
methods of communication to
ensure that the work carried out
is productive.
Methods of communication must be efficiently used so that
productive work can be carried out by using all the information
related to it along with utilising the available resources so that
work can be completed on time. With the help of site meetings,
using effective communication methods, phones, intranet, e-mails,
video conferencing, method assessments etc. effective
communication can take place and each tasks can be completed as
per the timelines thus can help the workers in being updated
regarding the use of resources and targets that they have to reach
so that they can effectively use their skills and talents and achieve
the determined goals and objectives.
2.
3
Describe how organisational
procedures are applied to ensure
work is planned and carried out
productively, in relation to:
– using resources for own
and other’s work
requirements
– allocating appropriate
work to employees
– organising the work
sequence: reducing
It is important that effective procedures are applied which can
help in completing the work as per plan in a productive manner:
 It is essential that work done is accurately measured so
that the time and resources required in the completion of
work can be ascertained.
 Work among employees must be allocated based on their
skills and talents so that they can efficiently perform their
work in an effective manner. This can help in achieving
the aims related with work on time by maximising the
productivity of workers as they use their skills efficiently
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carbon emissions. and complete the work on time.
 It is essential that only the resources which are required in
performing a job are ordered so that their wastage can be
controlled and carbon emissions can be minimised.
2.
4
Describe how to contribute to
zero/low carbon work outcomes
within the built environment.
It is important that appropriate raw materials are used while
manufacturing goods and services so that carbon emissions can be
limited. Also it is important that equipments are turned off when
they are not being used. Effective waste control measures need to
be implemented so that the carbon emissions can be reduced. CSR
policies can also be implemented in the company so that carbon
footprint of company can be reduced. It is important that the
environment is kept clean which can also be done by reducing
carbon emissions so that the workers can also be prevented from
inhaling the excessive amount of carbon which is emitted due to
work activities at the work site.
3.
2
Describe how to complete and
maintain documentation in
accordance with organisational
procedures, in relation to:
– job cards
– worksheets
– material/resource lists
– time-sheets.
Documentation must be effectively done as these documents can
help in maintaining records regarding the type of work of done,
the way in which it is done, who did the work, resources used etc.
so that records can be maintained effectively which can be used
for future reference. In order to complete the documentation of
work following tools can be used in an organisation:
– Job cards: It is a detailed description of work which is to
be performed along with the time within which it is to b
completed and the materials required to complete the job.
– Worksheets: It is a sheet which provides clear instructions
regarding work schedules, working time, special
instructions etc.
– Material/resource lists: It refers to the list of all the
resources which are to be utilised in performing a work so
that the desired objectives can be efficiently achieved.
– Time-sheets: It is a method which can be used to record
the timing which is taken by a worker in performing each
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job. This help the managers in determining the time
duration for which a workers perform their work so that
they can be correctly paid.
3.
3
Explain the reasons for ensuring
documentation is completed
clearly and within given
timescales.
Whenever any of the entity is needed to be formed there are
certain criteria which needs to be fulfilled. The documents needs
to be completed because it is the only way through which any of
the organisation can conduct their business activity in a successful
manner. The responsibility to complete the formality of each
document is given to manager because they certainly knows that
what are the specific work which they must be able to perform. It
is necessary because it can be only the way through which each of
the work can be completed on given timescale. If in case any of
the issues arises then site manager is the one who needs to resolve
those issue. It is important that the documentation is done from
time-to-time so that all the essential aspects related with work can
be recorded and documented. This can help in making records
which can be used in future so that the organisation can know
about the use of resources and the efficiency with which work is
conducted.
4.
3
Describe how to maintain good
working relationships in relation
to:
– individuals
– customer and operative
– operative and line
management
– own and other
occupations.
In present scenario, it is necessary to understand that good
working environment is necessary for each of the organisation
because it is the only way through which goals can be
accomplished. In order to maintain effective relation with
individuals, it is necessary for organisation to identify about the
expectation at initial level. For customers and operative, the
relation can be developed by providing proper information to each
of the person. Some of the important information can be shared
which can certainly allow to attain the targets on given time
period. In case of Operative and line manager, relation can be
developed in only that respective case where detail discussion
related to different decision making process can be done. It can
easily uplift the performance of organisation. In addition, working
for the purpose of understanding about each other skills within the
profession so that effective working environment can be
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