Health & Safety In The Work Place Level 1

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A. Introduction to Health and Safety Candidates should have an awareness of the importance of health and safety in the workplace and be able to: i. State what is meant by health and safety at work. ii. Define the terms 'hazard', 'risk' and 'harm'. iii. Identify the main types of accidents and ill-health caused by poor standards of health and safety. iv. State the main legal responsibilities of employers with respect to the health, safety and welfare of employees. v. State the legal responsibilities of employees with respect ot health and safety at work. vi. State the importance of following instructions, safety rules and safe procedures at work. B. Workplace Hazards and Risks Candidates should understand the scope of hazards and the risks in the workplace with reference to: i. Slips, trips and falls. ii. Working at height. iii. Manual handling. iv. Hazardous substances. v. Machinery and vehicles. vi. Electricity. vii. Fire. viii. Stress. C. Workplace Conditions Candidates should understand the range of workplace conditions that can affect health and safety and be able to: i. Identify the benefits of good housekeeping. ii. Identify the benefits of keeping traffic routes, means of access, escape routes and emergency exits free from obstructions. iii. State the importance of maintaining suitable levels of lighting, temperature, noise and general ventilation in the workplace. iv. Outline the welfare facilites that should be provided in the workplace. v. Identify the different classes of safety sign used in the workplace and explain, with examples, the meaning of each class. D. Workplace Procedures Candidates should understand the requirements relating to reporting, first-aid and personal protection and be able to: i. Explain the need for workers to report injuries, ill health, dangerous events, near misses and unsafe conditions propmtly to the employer. ii. Identify the purpose of first-aid provision in the workplace. iii. Identify the types of personal protective equipment that may be provided in the workplace and that hazards against which each type offers protection. iv. Outline the importance of personal hygiene.

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