Unit Award Scheme

78831 HEALTH AND SAFETY AND THE NEED FOR RISK ASSESSMENTS

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
shown knowledge of
1	the nature of the Health and Safety Act of 1999	Summary sheet
2	regulation 3 (1-3) as it relates to the need for Risk Assessments	Summary sheet
3	how to access information from the Health and Safety Executive website	Summary sheet
4	a minimum of four reasons why it is necessary to write a Risk Assessment before an activity, eg it reduces the incidences of accidents, increases the quality of the activity, fewer compensation claims, maintains our good name	Summary sheet
acquired an understanding of
5	a minimum of three common safety risks involved in any activity, eg slip, trips, falls and lifting	Summary sheet
6	how 'Health and Safety' is often used as an excuse for not dealing with a problem	Summary sheet
7	a minimum of three qualities of good risk management, eg reduction of REAL risks, ensuring individuals are properly protected, enabling individuals to exercise responsibility	Summary sheet
8	a minimum of three qualities necessary for a competent Risk Assessor, eg experience of the activity, familiarity with the work place/site of activity, appropriate training, ability to recognise their own limitations	Summary sheet
demonstrated the ability to
9	identify at least two hazards associated with an activity	Summary sheet and student completed work
10	identify who or what is at risk for each hazard	Student completed work
11	understand the terms severity and likelihood in relation to risks	Student completed work
12	evaluate each risk giving them a risk rating of severity x likelihood	Student completed work
13	record the completed Risk Assessment using the standard form provided.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 7 February 2014Level - Entry Level