UNIT 601

NVQ Level 3 2357

Understanding Health & Safety Legislation, Practices & Procedures (Installing and Maintaining Electrotechnical Systems & Equipment)

Aim

This unit is designed to enable learners to understand Health and Safety legislation, practices and procedures associated when installing and maintaining electrotechnical systems and equipment. Its content is the knowledge needed by a learner to underpin the application of Health and Safety legislation, practices and procedures.

Learning Outcomes

There are FOUR learning outcomes to this unit. The learner will:

LO1 – Understand how relevant Health and Safety legislation applies in the workplace
LO2 – Understand the procedures for dealing with Health and Safety in the work environment
LO3 – Understand the procedures for establishing a safe working environment
LO4 – Understand the requirements for identifying and dealing with hazards in the work environment.

Assessment

This unit will be assessed by:

  • An assignment (2357-601)
  • An online multiple-choice test (2357-301)

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Unit 601 – Understanding Health & Safety Legislation, Practices & Procedures (Installing and Maintaining Electrotechnical Systems & Equipment)

Learning Outcome 1

Understand how relevant Health and Safety legislation applies in the workplace

Assessment criteria
The learner can:

  1. Specify their own roles and responsibilities and those of others with regard to current relevant legislation
  2. Specify particular Health and Safety risks which may be present and the requirements of current health and safety legislation for the range of electrotechnical work operations.

Range
Relevant legislation:

  • The Health and Safety at Work Act
  • The Electricity at Work Regulations
  • The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
  • Workplace (Health and Safety and Welfare) Regulations
  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations
  • Working at Height Regulations
  • Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations
  • Manual Handling Operations Regulations
  • Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
  • Display Screen Equipment at Work Regulations
  • Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations

Work operations:

  • Preparation and planning
  • Installation
  • Termination and connection
  • Inspection, testing and commissioning
  • Fault diagnosis and rectification
  • Maintenance.

Learning Outcome 2

Understand the procedures for dealing with Health and Safety in the work environment

Assessment criteria
The learner can:

  1. State the procedures that should be followed in the case of accidents which involve injury, including requirements for the treatment of electric shock/electrical burns
  2. Specify appropriate procedures which should be followed when emergency situations occur in the workplace
  3. State the limitations of their responsibilities in terms of Health and Safety in the workplace
  4. State the actions to be taken in situations which exceed their level of responsibility for Health and Safety in the workplace
  5. State the procedures that should be followed in accordance with the relevant Health and Safety regulations for reporting health, safety and/or welfare issues in the workplace
  6. Specify appropriate responsible persons to whom health and safety and welfare-related matters should be reported.

Range
Appropriate Procedures:

  • Procedures for summoning emergency services
  • Information that emergency services require
  • Alarm and evacuation procedures
  • Designated escape routes
  • Fire fighting procedures
  • Application of first aid.

Appropriate Responsible Persons:

  • Employer
  • Employees
  • Customer/client
  • Designated escape routes
  • Safety Officers
  • Health & Safety executive / inspectors
  • Trades union representative
  • Environmental Health Officers.

Learning Outcome 3

Understand the procedures for establishing a safe working environment

Assessment Criteria
The learner can:

  1. State the procedure for producing risk assessments and method statements in accordance with their level of responsibility
  2. Describe the procedures for working in accordance with provided, pre-determined
  3. Describe the procedures that should be taken to remove or minimise risks before deciding PPE is needed
  4. State the purpose of PPE
  5. Specify the appropriate protective clothing and equipment that is required for identified work tasks
  6. State the first aid facilities that must be available in the work area in accordance with health and safety regulations
  7. Explain why it is important not to misuse first aid equipment/supplies and to replace first aid supplies once used
  8. Describe safe practices and procedures in the working environment.

Range
Procedures:

  • Risk assessments
  • Method statements
  • Safe systems of work

Working environment:

  • Access equipment (PASMA requirements)
  • Portable power tools (eg cartridge gun, drills, grinders)
  • Signs and guarding
  • Tools and materials storage facilities
  • Dangerous substances, eg cutting compounds and adhesives.

Learning Outcome 4

Understand the requirements for identifying and dealing with hazards in the work environment

Assessment Criteria
The learner can:

  1. Identify warning signs for the seven main groups of hazardous substances, as defined by The Chemical (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations (CHIP)
  2. Define what is meant by the term hazard in relation to Health and Safety legislation in the workplace
  3. Identify specific hazards associated with the installation and maintenance of electrotechnical systems and equipment
  4. Describe situations which can constitute a hazard in the workplace
  5. Explain practices and procedures for addressing hazards in the workplace
  6. Identify the correct type of fire extinguisher for a particular type of fire
  7. Explain situations where asbestos may be encountered
  8. Specify the procedures for dealing with the suspected presence of asbestos in the workplace.

Range
Specific hazards:

  • Electric shock (direct and indirect contact)
  • Burns
  • Fires
  • Explosions.

Situations:

  • Temporary electrical supplies
  • Trailing leads/cables
  • Slippery or uneven surfaces
  • Presence of dust and fumes
  • Handling and transporting equipment or materials
  • Contaminants and irritants
  • Fire
  • Working at height
  • Hazardous malfunctions of equipment
  • Improper use and storage of tools and equipment.

Hazards in the workplace:

  • Temporary electrical supplies
  • Trailing leads/cables
  • Slippery or uneven surfaces
  • Presence of dust and fumes
  • Handling and transporting equipment or materials
  • Contaminants and irritants
  • Fire
  • Working at height
  • Hazardous malfunctions of equipment
  • Improper use and storage of tools and equipment.

Where asbestos may be encountered:

  • In decorative finishes (Aertex, plaster, floor tiles)
  • In accessories (flash guards and matting in fuse carriers and on distribution board covers)
  • In insulation storage compartments, vessels and pipework.