L2 NVQ in Wood Occupations (Construction) Health, Safety and Welfare

This assignment is a response to an L2 NVQ in Wood Occupations (Construction) QCF knowledge question paper. It covers various aspects of health, safety, and welfare in the workplace, including the use of health and safety control equipment like PPE, RPE, and LEV, and the relevant legislation, notices, and warning signs. The assignment addresses the importance of these elements in maintaining a safe working environment and complying with regulations. It also lists typical hazards associated with the work environment, such as those related to resources, substances, asbestos, equipment, and work activities. The response outlines the Health and Safety Executive's top safety and health risks, the methods for reporting changed circumstances, hazards, and incidents, and the organizational policies and procedures for health, safety, and welfare. Finally, it mentions the types of fire extinguishers relevant to the work. The candidate provides detailed responses to each question, demonstrating an understanding of workplace safety protocols and procedures.

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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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 work environment, in
relation to:
– collective protective
measures
– personal protective
equipment (PPE)
– respiratory protective
equipment (RPE)
– local exhaust ventilation
(LEV).
 Collective protective measures includes several other
standards as well like risk assessment, COSHH assessment,
Toolbox Talks, Hazard Warning Signs, Site Induction etc.
Many other safety measures and signage are available for
protection and prevention of any misshapen. All staff of British
Woodworking Federation will be aware of all these protective
standards. The purpose is to keep people aware and safe
from any potential risks. Its limitations is people most of the
time ignore provided signs and do not read information's.
 Personal protective equipment (PPE) are made of steel toe
boots, Hi visibility jackets, ear defenders for hearing
protections, a Hardhat is for safeguard heads from any falling
heavy objects like wood log, goggles, and hand gloves. The
purpose fulfilled by wearing PPE kits is for keeping workers
and management safe from any hazards on the construction
site. Also, limitation of PPE kits is they do not provide 100%
protection, potential chances are there that they are not
effective enough.
 Respiratory protective equipment (RPE) are used for
keeping lungs safe and prevent worker form inhaling any
unhealthy fumes, toxic dust and gases. These respiratory dust
masks, will make sure that no wrong air or dust goes inside the
human body through air. The limitation of this tool is they are
complicated and required high level of understanding for best
utilization and protection.
 Local exhaust ventilation (LEV) is an engineering control
system developed for reducing dusts, mist and harmful gases
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in the atmosphere on the working site. Its limitation is it
depends on electricity and do not work without power and
becomes useless.
1.5 State how the health and safety
control equipment relevant to the
work should be used in
accordance with the given
instructions.
The health and safety control equipments such as PPE, REP, LEV etc.
should be made used in the working site and construction environment
while workers of British Woodworking Federation are assisting on
sites. The staff should be provided proper trainings and information
about all the relevant safety measures and equipments which are
provided to them. All the personnels existing and new should be strictly
instructed to read all signs before entering a particular working area
and make use of safety kits in accordance to the guidelines. Also, strict
action should be taken against those who are breaking these health
and safety instructions.
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 health, safety and welfare legislations which are relevant to
occupational area of the construction site and the associated tools and
equipments is the “Construction Regulation Act 2013”. All signage
and notices are put outside for proper safety measures such as
wearing of helmets before entering the work area. Also, at some sites
of work high visibility garments and goggles are required too. Risk
showing signs for electric cables and others are provided too for
following by the staff and keep themselves safe by undertaking all
safety practices.
1.7 State why health, safety and
welfare legislation, notices and
warning signs are relevant to the
occupational area.
The health, safety and welfare legislation, notices and warning signs
are relevant to the occupational area for many reasons and factors
from which the most important and major is to keep workers and other
people present on the construction area safe as well as to comply with
given health and safety standards by law. Also, it is an important
activity to undertake for keeping up with the safety need of workers.
1.8 State how to comply with control
measures that have been
identified by risk assessments
and safe systems of work.
It becomes necessary for British Woodworking Federation to comply
and take control measures for identified risks and hazards by risk
assessment and safe system of work to reduce the intensity of any
potential injuries or to even end it entirely as well. Moreover,
compliance with these standards and taking proper safety measures
will reduce the changes of employer being sued by any worker or third
party who are external to the business. Thus, it is strongly suggested
that risk assessment practices should be present in the for easy
assessment of any hazard and discussing them with staff for keeping
them informed and aware.
2.2 List typical hazards associated Typical hazards associated with the work environment and
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with the work environment and
occupational area in relation to
resources, substances,
asbestos, equipment,
obstructions, storage, services,
and work activities.
occupational area in respect of the following elements are:
 Resources: There are several raw material which are
required to be placed in different areas and locations on the
construction sites fro which equipments are needed and if not
available it can cause risk of injuries to workers if they do not
pay attention.
 Substances: In a wood occupation and construction site
there is a lot of dust and unhealthy particles are present which
if inhaled by personnels can cause many respiratory diseases.
This is a potential risk present.
 Asbestos: This is mineral which is found most commonly in
old buildings and construction areas. It can cause a serious
chronic respiratory disease is inhaled by workers and
aggravate their lungs tissues causing them to scar.
 Equipment: Mostly in construction work loud noise making
equipments are used harming individuals hearing power if not
geared up with proper safety kits and tools.
 Service: On a working area which is being demolished or
renovated there are gas pipping undergrounds and electric
line in the walls. These imposes risks as any wrong cut or
drilling can electrocute them or suffocate them to death in a
locked room or building.
 Work Activities: The actions and practices which are being
followed for completion of task and working on site also have
risk as any wrong doing or incorrect measure for lifting or
drilling or any other work can bring serious danger for the
workers.
2.3 List the current Health and
Safety Executive top ten safety
risks.
Current common safety risks are as follows:
 For beginners risk is of any sever injuries to them because of
lack of experience of working on site and negligible attitude
which can cause injuries on hands such as loss of fingers due
to mishandling any equipment.
 Another is injuries to workers in their back is very common in
construction business which can have long term effects on the
health of worker. Such injuries happens due to lifting oversized
materials without proper care.
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 Sawdust eyes is another very common injury suffered by
construction workers which can be reduced by protective
goggles and other protective measures.
 Inhaling toxic gases and mist causing respiratory problems.
 Getting electric shocks and from equipments and other
electrical cables.
2.4 List the current Health and
Safety Executive top five health
risks.
Current common health risks are as follows:
 Vibration Finger is the most common health issue faced by
construction workers due to working with drilling machines and
if not working then being around them.
 Breathing issues and respiratory diseases that is the result
of staying in dusty environment and unhealthy surroundings of
air in atmosphere.
 Hearing impairment which can lead to leaving worker deaf in
their older age holding long lasting impact on their health.
 Back problems that is developed due to unfavourable work
conditions and lifting heavy material on site due to
unavailability of machinery and equipments.
 Also, skin diseases and cracks are another health problem
faced due to unpredictable work atmosphere such as extreme
heat or dust or sometimes cold temperature.
2.5 State how changing
circumstances within the
workplace could cause hazards.
Circumstances in workplace are always changing due to dynamic
environment and nature of development of business. These changes in
occupation can bring lot of risks as well in the work environment of
British Woodworking Federation. First risk that is very common is of
employee resentment, as people are most often comfortable in existing
scenarios of work and do not wish to change their setting. Next risk
which is caused due to change is workers being unaware and
uninformed of the change that was established in the environment
making them committing mistakes and hindering operations easily.
These hazards directly impacts on the performances of individuals as
well as of entity along with slowing progress or even removing any
scope of betterment and development.
2.6 State the methods used for
reporting changed
circumstances, hazards, and
The methods which are used for reporting changed circumstances,
hazards, and incidents in the workplace of British Woodworking
Federation are:
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incidents in the workplace.  Updates Risk assessments that are changes and evolved
according to the developments taking place in the
organisation.
 Toolbox Talks is a informal group discussion taking place
amongst workers on-site that focuses on safety issues and
changes taking place according to them. These tools are used
daily that promotes health and safety facilities on job sites.
 Site Meeting are conducted by managers and site foreman for
taking suggestion form workers, knowing their needs and
enlightening them about changes if any are performed with the
motive of reducing risks and hazards of being unaware and
uninformed.
3.6 State the organisational policies
and procedures for health,
safety, and welfare, in relation to:
– dealing with accidents
and emergencies
associated with the work
and environment
– methods of receiving or
sourcing information
– reporting
– stopping work
– evacuation
– fire risks and safe exit
procedures
– consultation and
feedback.
British Woodworking Federation has different organisational policies
and procedures for working on health, safety and welfare measure in
favour of these separate aspects presented below:
 Dealing with accidents and emergencies took place on
site and in work environment as all the work and activities
are immediately stopped and the site foreman have the
responsibility to report on the accident and make sure that
injured individuals get medical aid as soon as possible.
 Methods of receiving and sourcing information is the
responsibility of the manager and foreman to report on the
accident to the higher staff so that other protective measures
can be taken.
 Stopping work is a mandate policy if any misshapen such as
fire or accident takes place on construction site. All the staff is
provided brief instructions to leave the equipments and reach
to the safety gates.
 Evacuation is must by leaving on-site and just moving in the
direction of exit or any safe location.
 Fire risks and safe exit procedures are performed in case of
fire ignites and can not be controlled. So all the workers are
instructed and escorted towards safe fire escape point.
 Consultation and Feedbacks is maintained in a boom which
is required to be kept where managers get information about
any such incident took place behind their back on the
construction site. Employees and site workers are responsible
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for being informed and aware about the site safety procedures.
3.7 State the appropriate types of fire
extinguishers relevant to the
work.
There are number of fire extinguishers present in the market that are
used for several purpose and different types of fire that can occur on
the construction area as a preventive safety, health and welfare
measure. The fire extinguishers used in British Woodworking
Federation are:
 CO2 for electrical fire. These extinguishers have blue bands
that are for electrical fires and varnishes along with flammable
liquids.
 Water for wood and cloth fire, holding red bands also used for
paper, textile and other solid material fires.
 Foam that are used on fuel fire that are using dry power foam
for getting rid off or controlling fire caused due to fuel.
 Black Carbon dioxide extinguishers which are also used for
controlling and blowing electrical fires.
3.8 State how and when the different
types of fire extinguishers are
used in accordance with
legislation and official guidance.
Laws, legislations and regulations provided by government also
distinguishes the use of fire extinguishers at time of need. Generally
fire extinguishers are used at the time of fire according to the source
through which the fire took place by just simply removing the pin on the
top of the extinguisher cylinder. The regulations given by the law is no
individual should make use of it form themselves leaving other in
danger. Also, the user have to assess on their own about the
usefulness of using the extinguisher for the fire and extinguishing
safely and evacuate. If the extinguisher are not enough the worker or
manager using it should make sure that they reach to the appropriate
instrument with its help and call fire brigade for immediate help and
support.
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
Personal behaviour of workers working on construction sit of British
Woodworking Federation also, demonstrates responsibility for general
workplace health, safety, and welfare in respect of following measures:
 Recognising when to stop work in the face of serious and
imminent danger to self and/or others and stop working on
the very moment directing themselves and other colleagues
towards safe space and raising fire alarm if present in the
building.
 Contributing to discussions and providing feedback by
engaging in toolbox talks and raising concerns in regular site
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discussions and
providing feedback
– Reporting changed
circumstances and
incidents in the
workplace
– Complying with the
environmental
requirements of the
workplace.
meetings taking place conducted by managers and site
foreman.
 Reporting changed circumstances and incidents in the
workplace by regular communication with other and providing
right information to colleagues by conforming with managers
and authority along with raising questions for clarification if not
understood any aspects or points of safety.
 Complying with the environmental requirements of the
workplace by following all required procedures related to
health and safety of themselves and others. Also by taking all
protective measures and wearing all protecting gears such as
PPE Kits etc. whenever necessary.
4.3 Give examples of how the
behaviour and actions of
individuals could affect others
within the workplace.
Every worker and individual as workplace affects the environment,
safety and operations of workplace of British Woodworking Federation.
All workers and their behaviours makes sure that all safety and
protective standards are followed and no violation of instruction and
guidelines are happening putting self and other colleagues in danger
leading to unsafe working conditions and environment. Employees
have to make sure that all tool and power equipments are used
appropriately as per guidance and trainings provided. Moreover,
making sure that every individual is aware of all safety and health
standards, being aware about the change and working accordingly.
5.2 State how security arrangements
are implemented in relation to
the workplace, the general
public, site personnel and
resources.
In workplace all security and safety arrangements should be there for
personnels, general public and resources. No general public should be
allowed on site as it will be unsafe for them as they do not have any
PPE or other safety kits. In relation with staff their entry and exit
records should be maintained along with their vehicle number for
keeping manager informed about the arrival of staff and their working
hours. Moreover, in relation with equipments and other resource
appropriate rooms which are secured should be developed for storing
these power equipments on site and making sure that are only
accessible by authoritative employees.
J/503/1169
QCF642
Conforming to Productive Working Practices in the Workplace
Ref Assessment Criteria Candidate Response
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No. (to discuss, describe, explain etc.)
1.2 Describe the different methods of
communicating with line
management, colleagues, and
customers.
Communication takes place in two ways in an organisation formal and
informal.
 Formal communication takes place in a prescribed manner
where the flow is controlled and the efforts made are the
effects of deliberated acts. All the information reaches to the
appropriate place in desired format and without any
hindrances.
 Informal communication also takes place in workplace
between line managers and colleagues. This is a unofficial and
casual form of interaction.
Under these two categories there are several form through which
people interact with one another in workplace. Methods of
communicating with line managers and colleagues can be formal and
informal both. But with customers entity engages in only formal
communication in written and verbal manner.
1.3 Describe how to use different
methods of communication to
ensure that the work carried out
is productive.
In British Woodworking Federation there are several tools which are
used for communicating with one another some of those tools are
faster enable in rapid decisions in emergencies on the other hand
some are slower but benefit the entity in long term because it works as
evidence in future when required. These tools and ways are formal
meeting, conference video calls, E-mail, Mobile phone calls, memo, fax
etc.
Moreover, these communication tool ensures productivity as while
interacting long discussions can be undertaken over calls on in
meeting. Also, presentations are prepared by employees for
addressing and enlightening their ideas for new projects or bringing
any change.
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
In British Woodworking Federation there are several operations for
which different procedures are utilised in order to be productive and
potential. These organisational procedures are applied for planning
and carrying out work efficiently. The resources available in the entity
are undertaken for maximum utilisation. Staff time and equipment are
the most important resource in a wood occupation organisation. All the
members associated with British Woodworking Federation are trained
properly for appropriate use of equipments. Moreover, regular
maintenance and repair is carried out for safe and secured system of
work. This ensures efficiency of operations and procedures along with
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work to employees
– organising the work
sequence: reducing
carbon emissions.
performing with best practice and with all manufacturing instructions.
2.4 Describe how to contribute to
zero/low carbon work outcomes
within the built environment.
For contributing to zero and low carbon emission and work outcomes
there are several options available in form of British Woodworking
Federation beginning from efficient maintenance. It is identified in
above segment as well, timely repair and maintenance of equipments
will reduce fuel consumption and improve the life of equipments along
with increasing their efficiency and reducing any carbon emission in
built environment or the construction site.
3.2 Describe how to complete and
maintain documentation in
accordance with organisational
procedures, in relation to:
– job cards
– worksheets
– material/resource lists
– timesheets.
– Job cards enables in guiding personnels and workforce in
correct direction making sure that all procedures are in
compliance with overall process of company. Assisting staff
about what is needed to be done with certain expectations
and necessities.
– Worksheets are developed for keeping records of jobs
assigned and their completion time, date and clearly stated
tasks which is then signed by appropriate authority.
– Time-sheets are filled and maintained by workers or labour
for informing the managers and keeping them informed about
their working hours in a week so that wages can be received
by them on time and with correct amount. Also, these time-
sheets are directly handed over to site foreman.
3.3 Explain the reasons for ensuring
documentation is completed
clearly and within given
timescales.
Documentation is an essential and important procedure which takes
place in all organisations with the major motive of smooth and safe
running of the business and operations. It also implies that ensuring
documentation is completed and clearly stated will enable managers
and other higher authority to make appropriate records for future which
works as evidence in several segments such as for making financial
records, for developing attendance sheet of individuals and many
other. Also documentation allows the firm to have thorough procedures
being followed at all levels and no individual employee engaged in any
fraudulent and hindering activities which can cause serious problems
for company in near future and on long term basis.
4.3 Describe how to maintain good
working relationships in relation
Every business organisation has the main motive of keeping their
customers and other associated members happy and satisfied for
smooth functioning and earning profits. Therefore, it is important for
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to:
– individuals
– customer and operative
– operative and line
management
– own and other
occupations.
maintaining healthy working relationships with following parties:
 Individuals are refers to employees and workforce of British
Woodworking Federation. In order to develop efficient
relationships with staff and keeping them motivated entity
needs to be focused and concern about their expectations
along with keeping them informed about changes taking place
in organisational culture.
 Customer should be kept informed as well by adopting
several formal communication channels and tools such as E-
mails. Also customers should be kept attracted by towards the
offerings conducting promoting actions such as making use of
graphical pictures and advertisements.
 Operative and line management of the firm are considered
as the most efficient individuals and experts. For developing
relationships with them regular site meetings which are
interactive can bring better results along with conducting
thorough discussion on concerning issues and topics. This
practice can also develop better teams and team-working
environment.
 Own and other occupational relationships can be built by
knowing and understanding skills and expertise of every
individual which will help in developing and flourishing goof
working surrounding and healthy relationships.
4.4 Describe why it is important to
work effectively with line
management, colleagues, and
customers.
For a construction organisation it becomes very important and
necessary to working effectively and efficiently with line management,
colleagues and customers due to several reason out of which foremost
is collaborative and cooperative working patterns better team
development with team-working viewpoints. Also, it ensures that
expectations are met on timely basis with prescribed procedures and
progress is taking place. Moreover, it enables in reducing difficulties
and problems in the firm and getting easy solutions for problems.
4.5 Describe how working
relationships could have an
effect on productive working.
Developing healthy and safe working environment is a necessity for
organisation which results in better working environment. These
positive and negative working environment holds significant influence
over performances and productivity of firm. Poor relationships and
unhealthy work conditions can bring distress in the environment
leading to hindrances being created in attainment of organisational
objectives, entities progress, leaving unhappy and unsatisfied
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customer and poor communication and balance in employees.
4.6 Describe how to apply principles
of equality and diversity when
communicating and working with
others.
Numerous of communicating principles results in effective conversation
taking place in the firm. Principle of equality and diversity can be
applied in British Woodworking Federation where while communicating
and working with others it is made sure that site employees, their skills,
knowledge, background and personal requirements are properly
identified and determined earlier. This will enable in providing fair
chance to every individual present in the firm.
F/503/1171
QCF643
Moving, Handling and Storing Resources in the Workplace
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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
they are interpreted.
Every product is developed in different manner with their respective
raw materials and their own nature. Therefore, it is evident that every
product comes with their separate technical and product information. It
is the responsibility of sales executives to make sure that customers
are aware about specific information. Customers are required to read
and follow all the information provided for their own safety and security.
In relation to it, the information about the product enables the user to
know the specific features for safe use. Technical information is also
for ensuring safety and security and if not found on the product then
can be accessible by users online.
1.4 State the organisational
procedures developed to report
and rectify inappropriate
information and unsuitable
resources and how they are
implemented
British Woodworking Federation takes proper care and procedure for
ensuring that all required information related to the product is rendered
to customers by following all safety and security standards. These
informations sometimes gets wrongly communicated and can work as
a big threat for people. Therefore, British Woodworking Federation has
procedures for rectifying these informations and spreading the right
data to the customers by emailing them and getting touch with them
through different formal sources. Proper investigation is conducted for
knowing and identifying the exact source of the data form which such
blunder took place.
1.5 Describe how to obtain
information relating to using and
storing lifting aids and
The information and knowledge required by people for using sorting
lifting aids and equipments is rendered in the hand manual that comes
with the equipments. These manuals are all the time attached with the
equipment and if not the one copy of each is available in site office as
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