You must be able to:

Comply with the relevant legislation and official guidance to carry out the work and maintain safe and healthy work practices relating to the following:

  • methods of work

  • safe use of health and safety control equipment

  • safe use of access equipment

  • safe use, storage and handling of materials, tools and equipment

  • specific risks to health

  • specific risks associated with hazardous materials

Next: Knowledge

You must know and understand:

Information for relevant, current legislation and official guidance and how it is applied

The types of fire extinguishers and how and when they are used in relation to:

  • water

  • CO2

  • foam

  • powder

How emergencies should be responded to in accordance with organisational authorisation and personal skills in relation to:

  • fires, spillages, injuries

  • emergencies relating to occupational activities

  • identification and reporting of asbestos containing materials

The organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings in relation to:

  • operatives

  • site

  • workplace

  • vehicles

  • company

  • customer

  • the general public

How to report risks and hazards identified by the following:

  • risk assessments

  • methods of work

  • personal assessment

  • manufacturers’ technical information

  • statutory regulations

  • official guidance

  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

The accident reporting procedures and who is responsible for making the report

Why, when and how health and safety control equipment identified by the principles of prevention should be used in relation to:

  • collective protective measures

  • personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • respiratory protective equipment (RPE)

  • local exhaust ventilation (LEV)

How to comply with environmentally responsible work practices to meet current legislation and official guidance

The organisational procedures when dealing with potential accidents, health hazards and the environmental impact on site, and whilst working:

  • below ground level

  • in confined spaces

  • at height

  • with tools and equipment

  • with materials and substances

  • when moving and storing materials by manual handling and mechanical lifting

How to work at height

How to use and maintain tools and equipment