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301 Engineering and environmental health and safety (1 Understand…
301 Engineering and environmental health and
safety
1 Understand workplace health and safety responsibilities
2 Understand how to maintain a safe and healthy workplace
3 Understand the responsibilities of engineering businesses for environmental management
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3.1 state the main requirements of environmental legislation and standards
Environmental Protection Act
Pollution Prevention and Control Act
Clear Air Act
Radioactive Substances Act
Waste Regulations
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations ISO4001
Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations
3.2 describe how human and environmental factors in the workplace may affect the environment and how these are controlled
human factors (lack of management control and supervision; improper behaviour and dress; inadequate or inappropriate training; experience; fatigue; carelessness; drugtaking; alcohol)
environmental factors (unguarded or faulty machinery, equipment and tools; inadequate ventilation; inadequate lighting; untidy, dirty or overcrowded workplace).
3.3 describe the sources of energy and their environmental impact
renewable and non-renewable sources, fossil fuels, nuclear, solar, tidal, wind, biomass
3.4 describe the potential causes of waste and pollution in the workplace and how these are managed
types and likely causes of industrial emissions and methods used for mitigation
requirements for the safe disposal and recycling of waste
procedures required for energy audits and implications of findings.
2.1 state the organisational procedures, reporting requirements and supporting documentation to manage health and safety in the workplace
fire prevention
emergency evacuation
accidents
near misses
machining operations
maintenance
storage of materials
movement of materials
2.2 explain how to carry out a risk assessment
hazards
severity
risks
risk rating
control measures
review process.
2.3 describe the hierarchy of control for risks and how it is applied in different situations.
elimination
substitution
controls
safe systems of work
personal protective equipment
1.1 state the legislation relating to health and safety in the workplace
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
Personal Protective Equipment Regulations
Manual Handling Operations Regulations
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER)
Noise at Work Regulations
Vibration at Work Regulations
Electricity at Work Regulations
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR).
1.2 describe the responsibilities of employers and employees arising from health and safety legislation
1.3 state the job roles involved in workplace health and safety
health and safety representatives
environmental health officers
Health and Safety Executive Inspectors
first aiders
fire marshals/wardens.
1.4 explain how job roles in health and safety may differ depending on the type of organisation
1.5 state the external organisations involved in workplace health and safety and the actions these organisations can take in specific situations.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
local authorities
environmental health agency
fire authority
trade unions