Level 1: Health and Safety

Home Occupational Safety Health & Safety

State the role and responsibilities of a site operative
Identify basic on site welfare and first aid requirements
State the safety procedures in the event of a fire
Identify what personal protective equipment (PPE) is required on site and who is responsible for this
Identify the importance of correct and safe manual handling
Identify an operative’s responsibilities when dealing with plant and machinery
State how to use a ladder safely
Identify an operative’s responsibilities when working at height (including the safe use of scaffolding and fall protection equipment)
State best practice for basic lifting operation when using lifting equipment
Determine the requirements during work and excavation in confined spaces
State what safety principles need to be followed when using hazardous substances
Identify safety principles when working in noisy environments
State the cause, effective and safety principles relating to hand arm vibration
State organisational and legal responsibilities relating to the use of drugs and alcohol on site
Give examples of how to protect members of the public from site operations
Identify the benefits of health screening