Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying (6705-23)
Unit 201/601 Health, Safety and Welfare in Construction
Assessment Criteria
1. Know the Health and Safety Regulations, Roles and Responsibilities
1.1 identify Health and Safety Legislation relevant to and used in the construction environment
1.2 state employer and employee responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act (HASWA)
1.3 state roles and responsibilities of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
1.4 identify organisations providing relevant health and safety information
1.5 state the importance of holding on-site safety inductions and toolbox talks.
2. Know Accident and Emergency Reporting Procedures and Documentation
2.1 state legislation used for reporting accidents
2.2 state major types of emergencies that could occur in the workplace
2.3 identify reportable injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences as per RIDDOR
2.4 state main types of records used in the event of an accident, emergency and near miss and reasons for reporting them
2.5 identify authorised personnel involved in dealing with accident and emergency situations
2.6 state actions to take when discovering an accident.
3. Know How to Identify Hazards in The Workplace
3.1 state the importance of Good Housekeeping
3.2 state reasons for risk assessments and method statements
3.3 identify types of hazards in the workplace
3.4 state the importance of the correct storage of combustibles and chemicals on site
3.5 identify different signs and safety notices used in the workplace.
4. Know About Health and Welfare in The Workplace
4.1 identify requirements for welfare facilities in the workplace as per Construction Design Management (CDM)
4.2 state health effects of noise and precautions that can be taken
4.3 state risks associated with drugs, alcohol and medication which could affect performance in the workplace.
5. Know How to Handle Materials and Equipment Safely
5.1 identify legislation relating to safe handling of materials and equipment
5.2 state procedures for safe lifting and manual handling activities in accordance with guidance and legislation
5.3 state the importance of using lifting aids when handling materials and equipment.
6. Know About Access Equipment and Working at Heights
6.1 identify legislation relating to working at heights
6.2 identify types of access equipment
6.3 state safe methods of use for access equipment
6.4 identify dangers of working at height.
7. Know How to Work with Electrical Equipment in The Workplace
7.1 state precautions to take to avoid risks to self and others when working with electrical equipment
7.2 state dangers of using electrical equipment
7.3 identify voltages and voltage colour coding that are used in the workplace
7.4 state methods of storing electrical equipment.
8. Know How to Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
8.1 state the legislation governing use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
8.2 state types of PPE used in the workplace
8.3 state the importance of PPE
8.4 state why it is important to store, maintain and use PPE correctly
8.5 state the importance of checking and reporting damaged PPE.
9. Know the Cause of Fire and Fire Emergency Procedures
9.1 state elements essential to creating a fire
9.2 identify methods of fire prevention
9.3 state actions to be taken on discovering a fire
9.4 state Types of Fire Extinguishers and their uses.
