You must be able to:
Workplace health, safety and welfare
Comply with all workplace health, safety and welfare legislation requirements at all times
Avoid risk by complying with given information relating to the following:
induction
briefings
application of prior training (safe use of health and safety control equipment)
Adhere to statutory requirements and/or safety notices and warning signs displayed in the workplace or on equipment
Recognition of hazards
Recognise hazards, associated with the workplace and report them in accordance with organisational procedures
Recognise hazards created by changing circumstances, that have not been previously controlled, and report them in accordance with organisational procedures
Organisational policies and procedures
Accept responsibility for, and comply with, organisational policies and procedures in order to contribute to health, safety and welfare
Show personal behaviour which demonstrates active responsibility for general workplace health, safety and welfare
Comply with organisational policies and procedures relating to the following:
consideration of others
interpretation of given instructions to maintain safe systems of work
contributing to discussions (offer and provide feedback)
maintaining quality working practices
contributing to the maintenance of workplace welfare facilities
storage and use of equipment provided to keep people safe
disposal of waste and/or consumable items
Security arrangements
Comply with and support organisational procedures for maintaining the security of the workplace:
during the working day
on completion of the day’s work
from unauthorised personnel (other operatives and/or the general public)
from theft
You must know and understand:
Workplace health, safety and welfare
Why health, safety and welfare legislation is relevant to the occupational area
What health, safety and welfare information is relevant to the occupational area including:
statutory requirements
official guidance
notices and warning signs
How to comply with control measures identified by risk assessments and safe systems of work
Why, when and how health and safety control equipment identified by the principles of protection should be used in relation to:
collective protective measures
local exhaust ventilation (LEV)
personal protective equipment (PPE)
respiratory protective equipment (RPE)
Recognition of hazards
The hazards associated with the work environment and occupational area in relation to:
resources, workplace, environment, substances, asbestos
equipment, obstructions, storage, services and work activities
The current common safety risks and current common health risks
How changing circumstances can create hazards
The method of reporting hazards in the workplace in accordance with organisational recording procedures and statutory requirements
Organisational policies and procedures
What the following organisational policies and procedures are for health, safety and welfare:
dealing with accidents and emergencies associated with the type of work being undertaken and the work environment
methods of receiving or sourcing information
reporting
stopping work
evacuation
fire risks and safe exit procedures
consultation and feedback
How to take active responsibility for health, safety and welfare including:
recognising when to stop work in the face of serious and imminent danger
contributing to discussions and providing feedback
reporting changed circumstances and incidents in the workplace
adhering to the environmental requirements of the workplace
How individual actions and behaviour may affect others
What the following types of fire extinguishers are and how and when they are used:
water
CO2
Foam
powder
Security arrangements
How security arrangements are implemented in the workplace relating to:
general public
site personnel
resources