Highfield Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) 600-1953-0

Highfield Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace (RQF) 15 o selection of equipment • COSHH o Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations o EU Regulation Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals (REACH) o classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures (CLP) Regulations o assessment and reduction of health risks posed by hazardous substances by: ▪ preventing or controlling exposure ▪ implementing control measures ▪ maintaining, examination and testing of control measures ▪ monitoring exposure at the workplace ▪ health surveillance and maintaining records ▪ information, instruction and training for those who may be exposed ▪ emergency procedures o the principles of toxicology to include: ▪ effects of exposure to toxic substances ▪ routes of entry of toxic substances ▪ forms taken by a hazardous substance ▪ classification of hazardous substances and their health effects ▪ material safety data sheets ▪ workplace exposure limits • Control of Asbestos Regulations o duty to manage asbestos o notifiable work o licensed work o non-licensed notifiable work o health effects • The causes of occupational diseases and conditions including: o physical o chemical o biological o work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) • Legionella growth in water systems increasing the risk of Legionnaires’ disease o duty holder’s responsibilities o responsible person and appointed deputy’s responsibilities o managing the risk (preventing or controlling risk) o health effects • Drugs, alcohol and lifestyle initiative • Stress o the risks to health from stress o the legal requirements to risk assess and prevent stress in the workplace o hse guidance • Violence at work o causes o prevention strategies • The legal requirements and duties of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations and accompanying guidance note with regard to: o the selection, compatibility and provision of PPE o classification of PPE o assessment of PPE