Highfield Level 1 Award in the Principles of Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF) 603-1251-8

Highfield Level 1 Award in the Principles of Health and Safety within the Workplace (RQF) V1.4 8 Appendix 2: Qualification Content Unit 1: Principles of Health and Safety within the Workplace Unit number: F/615/5158 Credit: 1 GLH: 4 Level: 1 Unit Introduction This qualification will give learners a basic understanding of health and safety within any workplace. It can also be used within an organisation’s induction programme as it allows additional spec ific content to be bolted on. Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria The learner will The learner can 1. Understand main responsibilities for health and safety in the workplace 1.1 State the main responsibilities of employers in health and safety 1.2 State the main responsibilities of employees in health and safety 2. Understand how the workplace can affect health and safety 2.1 Define the terms hazard and risk 2.2 Identify common hazards in a typical workplace 2.3 Identify controls measures for common hazards 2.4 Recognise the benefits of maintaining a tidy, well organised workplace 2.5 Identify the types of personal protective equipment 2.6 Identify the different classes of health and safety signage Unit amplification This section of the specification provides further amplifications of some key terms that are included in the unit content. Employer responsibilities : • To provide a safe place of work • To provide drinking water; • To provide toilets and washing facilities • To provide a place to eat meals Employee responsibilities: • Duty of care • To follow employer instructions • Not to interfere with or misuse equipment provided for health and safety • To report hazards, accidents and near misses