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User Guide

User GuideBefore you begin studying, take a moment to read this User Guide.

Your course materials have been carefully designed to give you the best possible chance of success. They follow thestructure and content of the relevant syllabus and have been divided into units and elements, each of which deals with ageneral theme.

At the start of each element you will find a Contents table and a list of Learning Outcomes. These are important becausethey give you an idea of the different topics you will be studying and what you are aiming to achieve.

After the Key Information box comes the main content.The main content has been designed to explain anddescribe the topics specified in the relevant section ofthe syllabus to the expected level. Wherever possible thecontent has been subdivided to give structure. Exampleshave been given to illustrate various ideas and principlesin a variety of different workplaces.

Summary

Each element finishes with a Summary. This presents avery concise reflection of the key ideas and principlescontained in the element. When you have finishedstudying an element you might use the summary to test your recall of the detailed information contained withinthe element.

When you have studied all of the elements in a unit youshould move on to look at the Revision and ExaminationGuide and complete your Tutor-Assessed Assignments.

Each main section of material starts with a Key Information box. This box presents an overview of the importantfacts, ideas and principles dealt with under the section heading. There is no depth or detail here, just the basics.

Topic Focus boxes contain depth and detail andconcentrate on a very specific topic area.

Jargon Buster boxes contain descriptionsor definitions of words or phrases that arereferenced in the main content.

Hints and Tips boxes contain simple ideas that

can help you as you work through the materialsand prepare for the end of course exam.

More... boxes contain sources of furtherinformation. Although the course materialsthemselves include everything you need to passthe exam, it is worth looking at these additionalsources if you can. This will give you a broaderand deeper understanding.

Revision Questions

At the end of each section you will find RevisionQuestions. These are not past exam questions,

but should be useful for self-assessment. You canmark your answers against the suggested answersprovided.



Contents

Element 1: Foundations in Health and Safety

The Scope and Nature of Occupational Health and Safety 1-1

The Multi-Disciplinary Nature of Health and Safety

Barriers to Good Standards of Health and Safety

Definitions

Reasons for Maintaining and Promoting Good Standards of Health and Safety 1-3

The Size of the Problem

Societal (Moral) Expectations of Good Standards of Health and Safety

Social Expectations

The Business Case for Health and Safety

Insured and Uninsured Costs/Employers’ Liability InsuranceThe International Framework

Role of National Governments and International Bodies 1-7

Employers’ Responsibilities

Workers’ Responsibilities and Rights

The Role of Enforcement Agencies

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Other International Standards

Sources of Information

Summary 1-10

Element 2: Health and Safety Management Systems 1- Policy

Key Elements of a Health and Safety Management System 2-1

ILO-OSH 2001 Safety and Health Management System

Purpose and Importance of Setting Policy for Health and Safety 2-3

Role of the Health and Safety Policy in Decision-Making

Key Features and Content of a Health and Safety Policy 2-4

General Statement of Intent

Organisation (Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities)

Arrangements

Reviewing Policy

Standards and Guidance

Summary 2-9

Unit IGC1: Management of International Health and Safety



Element 3: Health and Safety Management Systems 2 - Organising

Organisational Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities 3-1

The Employer

Directors and Senior ManagersMiddle Managers and Supervisors

Safety Specialists

Workers

Controllers of Premises

The Self-Employed

Suppliers, Manufacturers and Designers

Contractors

Joint Occupiers of Premises

The Concept and Significance of Health and Safety Culture 3-6

Health and Safety Culture

Relationship Between Safety Culture and Performance

Indicators Used to Assess Safety Culture

The Influence of Peers

Factors Influencing Safety Related Behaviour 3-10

Organisational, Job and Individual Factors

Attitude, Competence and Motivation

Perception of Risk

Improving Health and Safety Behaviour 3-15

Management Commitment and Leadership

Competent Staff

Effective Communication

Training

Emergency Procedures 3-21

Importance of Developing Emergency Procedures

Arrangements for Contacting Emergency Services

First-Aid 3-23

First-Aid Requirements

Role, Training and Number of First-Aiders and Appointed Persons

Requirements for First-Aid Boxes and Facilities

First-Aid Coverage

Summary 3-25




Element 4: Health and Safety Management Systems 3 - Planning

Importance of Planning 4-4

The Management System

Setting “SMART” ObjectivesKeeping Up-To-Date

Principles and Practice of Risk Assessment 4-6

Legal Requirements

Important Definitions

Objectives of Risk Assessment

Different Types of Incident

The Risk Assessors

Criteria For a Suitable and Sufficient Assessment

Carrying Out a Risk Assessment

Identifying Hazards

Identifying the Population at Risk

Evaluating the Risk and Adequacy of Current Controls

Recording Significant Findings

Risk Assessment Review

Special Cases and Vulnerable Workers

Principles of Control and a Basic Hierarchy of Risk Reduction Measures 4-18

General Principles of Prevention

General Hierarchy of Controls

Sources of Information on Health and Safety 4-24

Internal and External Information Sources

National/International Agency Information Sources

Developing and Implementing Safe Systems of Work 4-25

Responsibilities of the Employer

Role of Competent Persons

Worker Involvement

Written Procedures

Technical, Procedural and Behavioural Controls

Development of a Safe System of WorkIntroducing Controls and Formulating Procedures

Instruction and Training

Monitoring

Specific Examples of Safe Systems of Work

Definition

Operation and Application

Limitations of the Permit-to-Work System

Typical Permit Systems

Revision Questions

Summary 4-35




Element 5: Health and Safety Management Systems 4 - Measuring, Audit and Review

Active and Reactive Monitoring 5-1

Active Monitoring

Safety Inspections, Sampling, Tours and SurveysArrangements for Workplace Inspections

Effective Report Writing

Other Active Monitoring Techniques

Reactive Monitoring

Health and Safety Auditing 5-8

Definition of Health and Safety Auditing

Scope and Purpose of Auditing

The Audit Process

Responsibility for Audits

External and Internal Audits

Actions Taken Following Audits – Correcting Non-Conformities

Investigating Incidents 5-11

Role and Function of Investigations

Types of Incident

Basic Investigation Procedures

Recording and Reporting Incidents 5-17

Recording and Reporting Requirements

Reporting of Events to External Agencies

Data Collection, Analysis and Communication

Lessons Learnt

Review of Health and Safety Performance 5-20

Purpose of Regular Reviews

Personnel Involved in the Review Process

Issues to be Considered in the Review

Outputs from the Reviews

Role of the Board and Senior Managers

Summary 5-23

Revision and Examination Guide

Suggested Answers to Revision Questions


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