Health_and_Safety_Criteria_Presentation(2)

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Assessments:

• PSHE

• Employability

• VS

• Placements – reflection

• EHCP progress

• Review reflection

• Reflection

• Unit evidence – Health and safety

• Recorded discussion

Health and Safety in the Workplace

Unit Criteria Presentation

• Rules

1.1 Employers' Duties

• Keep employees safe in the workplace

• Provide training and instructions

• Carry out risk assessments

• Provide PPE and safe equipment

• Maintain a safe working environment

• Have health and safety procedures in place

1.2 Employees' Duties

• Follow health and safety procedures

• Wear PPE correctly

• Report hazards and accidents

• Use equipment safely

• Keep work areas tidy

• Attend safety training

1.3 Responsible Persons

• Manager or Supervisor

• Health and Safety Officer

• First Aider

• Fire Marshal

• Site Manager

• Report concerns to appropriate staff

1.4 Communicating Health & Safety

• Safety signs and posters

• Staff meetings

• Training sessions

• Inductions

• Emails and notices

• Policies and procedures

2.1 Common Workplace Hazards

• Wet floors

• Loose cables

• Sharp objects

• Heavy lifting

• Chemicals

• Faulty equipment

2.2 Risks of Hazards

• Slips and falls

• Burns and cuts

• Back injuries

• Electric shocks

• Long-term health issues

• Injury to staff or visitors

2.3 Minimising Hazards

• Use PPE

• Clean spills quickly

• Store chemicals safely

• Use warning signs

• Provide training

• Check equipment regularly

3.1 Reporting Procedures

• Inform a manager or supervisor

• Complete incident forms

• Report near misses

• Follow workplace procedures

• Report hazards immediately

3.2 Emergencies & First Aid

• Fire alarms

• Emergency exits

• Assembly points

• First aid kits

• Trained first aiders

• Emergency contact numbers

3.3 After an Accident

• Give first aid

• Call emergency services if needed

• Inform a manager

• Secure the area

• Complete accident records

• Investigate causes

3.4 Recording Incidents

• To identify what caused the accident and prevent it happening again

• To help improve health and safety procedures in the workplace

• To provide evidence of what happened

• To protect employees, employers, and the organisation if investigations take place

• To monitor patterns or repeated accidents and hazards

• To make sure injured people receive appropriate support or medical treatment

• To meet legal requirements, including health and safety laws and reporting regulations

• To support insurance claims or investigations if needed

• To ensure hazards are addressed quickly

• To help managers review risk assessments and workplace safety measures

• To keep a clear accurate record of what happened