Cork Education and Training Board. Programme Module for. Workplace Safety. leading to. Level 4 FETAC. Workplace Safety 4N1124

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1 Crk Educatin and Training Bard Prgramme Mdule fr Wrkplace Safety leading t Level 4 FETAC May 2012/June

2 Intrductin This prgramme mdule may be delivered as a standalne mdule leading t certificatin in a FETAC minr award. It may als be delivered as part f an verall validated prgramme leading t a Level 4 FETAC Certificate. The teacher/tutr shuld familiarise themselves with the infrmatin cntained in Crk Educatin and Training Bard s prgramme descriptr fr the relevant validated prgramme prir t delivering this prgramme mdule. The prgramme mdule is structured as fllws: 1. Title f Prgramme Mdule 2. FETAC Cmpnent Title and Cde 3. Duratin in hurs 4. Credit Value f FETAC Cmpnent. Status 6. Special Requirements 7. Aim f the Prgramme Mdule 8. Objectives f the Prgramme Mdule 9. Learning Outcmes 10. Indicative Cntent 11. Assessment a. Assessment Technique(s) b. Mapping f Learning Outcmes t Assessment Technique(s) c. Guidelines fr Assessment Activities 12. Grading 13. Learner Marking Sheet(s), including Assessment Criteria Integrated Delivery and Assessment The teacher/tutr is encuraged t integrate the delivery f cntent where an verlap between cntent f this prgramme mdule and ne r mre ther prgramme mdules is identified. This prgramme mdule will facilitate the learner t develp language, literacy and numeracy skills relevant t the themes and cntent f the mdule. Likewise the teacher/tutr is encuraged t integrate assessment where there is an pprtunity t facilitate a learner t prduce ne piece f assessment evidence which demnstrates the learning utcmes frm mre than ne prgramme mdule. The integratin f the delivery and assessment f level 4 Cmmunicatins and level 4 Mathematics mdules with that f ther level 4 mdules is specifically encuraged. Structured cmmunicatin and teamwrk is encuraged between the teacher/tutr delivering this prgramme mdule and the language, literacy, numeracy and learning supprt teacher/tutr, as May 2012/June

3 apprpriate, t facilitate the learner in cmpleting the prgramme mdule and achieving certificatin in the award. Indicative Cntent The indicative cntent in Sectin 10 des nt cver all teaching pssibilities. The teacher/tutr is encuraged t be creative in devising and implementing ther appraches, as apprpriate. The use f examples is there t prvide suggestins. The teacher/tutr is free t use ther examples, as apprpriate. The indicative cntent ensures all learning utcmes are addressed but it may nt fllw the same sequence as that in which the learning utcmes are listed in Sectin 9. It is the teacher s/tutr s respnsibility t ensure that all learning utcmes are included in the delivery f this prgramme mdule. May 2012/June

4 1. Title f Prgramme Mdule Wrkplace Safety 2. Cmpnent Name and Cde 3. Duratin in Hurs 100 Hurs (typical learner effrt, t include bth directed and self directed learning) 4. Credit Value 10 Credits. Status This prgramme mdule may be cmpulsry r ptinal within the cntext f the validated prgramme. Please refer t the relevant prgramme descriptr, Sectin 9 Prgramme Structure 6. Special Requirements Nne 7. Aim f the Prgramme Mdule This prgramme mdule aims t prvide the learner with the knwledge, skill and cmpetence t appreciate the imprtance f wrkplace safety. It is designed t develp skills in handling wrkplace items and safety equipment safely and effectively 8. Objectives f the Prgramme Mdule T facilitate the learner t identify the skills, attributes and experiences they have develped and incrprate them int their research within wrkplace safety T create an appreciatin f the imprtance f each individuals rle in maintaining a safe wrk envirnment while fllwing crrect prcedures T develp an understanding f the scpe and depth f the legislatin dcument Safety, Health and Welfare Act 200 T facilitate the learners recgnitin f health and safety signage and equipment in the wrkplace T prmte autnmy in perfrming key reading and writing tasks T create an awareness in the learner f the need t make health and safety accessible t all T assist the learner t develp the language, literacy and numeracy skills related t wrkplace safety thrugh the medium f the mdule themes and cntent T enable the learner t take respnsibility fr his/her wn learning. May 2012/June

5 9. Learning Outcmes f Level 4 Learners will be able t: 1. Identify the varius wrk areas, hazardus equipment, prtective clthing r persnal prtectin, specific t wrk areas in a business using apprpriate terminlgy 2. Identify fire exits, assembly pints and emergency exits in the wrkplace, entry and exit pints, and Health and Safety signage in each wrkplace area 3. Explain the imprtance f crrect prcedures fr fire drills, accidents and emergencies 4. Explain the imprtance f prtective clthing t minimise injuries and accidents in the wrkplace. Discuss a range f fire safety equipment in the wrkplace t include uses f varius types f fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and smke alarms 6. Discuss the legislatin gverning Health and Safety in all wrkplaces t include emplyers and emplyees respnsibilities 7. Explain what a Health and Safety statement is and its imprtance fr the wrkplace 8. Identify Health and safety fficials in the wrkplace 9. Carry ut the crrect prcedures fr handling heavy, hazardus and fragile items 10. Demnstrate the use f a fire extinguisher 11. Carry ut the crrect prcedure fr checking that smke alarms are wrking 12. Participate in a grup discussin relating t hazard identificatin 13. Access all areas f the building safely 14. Wrk safely fllwing wrkplace safety prcedures. May 2012/June 2012

6 10. Indicative Cntent This sectin prvides suggestins fr prgramme cntent but is nt intended t be prescriptive. The prgramme mdule can be delivered thrugh classrm based learning activities, grup discussins, ne-t-ne tutrials, field trips, case studies, rle play and ther suitable activities, as apprpriate. Sectin 1: Chse a particular wrk envirnment - Identify varius wrk areas nting all hazardus equipment, fr example kitchen, ffice, classrm, wrk statement etc List the available safety equipment taking care t classify the types f hazards they may be emplyed in. Identify the accessible prtective clthing specific t the wrk areas and explain its imprtance in minimizing injuries and accidents Extend learners health and safety vcabulary t include terms such as BPM and ACPs Take part in a recrded grup discussin relating t hazard identificatin, emplyee, emplyer respnsibility, preventin and cause Sectin 2: Fire safety Create a detailed plan f a familiar wrk envirnment highlighting all entry and exit pints, the lcatin f all safety equipment and all signage pertaining t health and safety incrprating the use f tls such as clur cding and phtgraphy Demnstrate in the abve visual, the everyday safe entry and exit rutes Explain the imprtance f crrect prcedures fr fire drills, accidents and emergencies while cnsidering their accessibility t all users within mre than ne scenari Learners research the range f fire safety equipment in a wrkplace t include varius types f fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and smke alarms Present their findings in a clear and cncise manner in a chsen cntext, fr example peple with special needs, the elderly etc Illustrate the steps t effectively use a fire extinguisher and present in a frmat cnducive t the chsen cntext abve Familiarise the learner with the prcedure invlved when checking a smke alarm is wrking, taking int cnsideratin lw battery, replacing, mains pwered smke May 2012/June

7 alarms with battery back-up battery and suitable lcatin Sectin 3: Legislatin and the rle f the Safety, Health and Welfare Act Recgnise the imprtance f legislatin gverning health and safety, examine its applicatin in the wrkplace Cmpile a cllectin f examples where the use f health and safety legislatin has and has nt been applied, fr example accident reprts, fire risk assessments and HSA inspectins. Cnsider the rle f the emplyee and the emplyer in each situatin Explre the rle f designated individuals invlved in the applicatin f health and safety legislatin, taking int accunt their appintment and training. Identify Health and safety fficials in the wrkplace Explain what is a health and safety statement and why it is imprtant Examine a range f Health and safety statements appraise their ability t meet the required legislatin Detail their daily rutine in a wrkplace r learning envirnment, state which safety prcedures they have fllwed Sectin 4: Manual handling in the wrkplace Define what manual handling is while recgnising its numerus headings such as ergnmics, safe lifting etc Recgnise the risks f incrrect manual handling, discussing the lng term effects under headings such as scial, ecnmic and physical restrictins List and demnstrate the steps invlved in lifting heavy, hazardus and fragile items May 2012/June

8 11. Assessment 11a. Assessment Techniques Cllectin f Wrk 100% 11b. Mapping f Learning Outcmes t Assessment Techniques In rder t ensure that the learner is facilitated t demnstrate the achievement f all learning utcmes frm the cmpnent specificatin; each learning utcme is mapped t an assessment technique(s). This mapping shuld nt restrict an assessr frm taking an integrated apprach t assessment. Learning Outcme 1. Identify the varius wrk areas, hazardus equipment, prtective clthing r persnal prtectin, specific t wrk areas in a business using apprpriate terminlgy 2. Identify fire exits, assembly pints and emergency exits in the wrkplace, entry and exit pints, and Health and Safety signage in each wrkplace area 3. Explain the imprtance f crrect prcedures fr fire drills, accidents and emergencies 4. Explain the imprtance f prtective clthing t minimize injuries and accidents in the wrkplace. Discuss a range f fire safety equipment in the wrkplace t include uses f varius types f fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and smke alarms 6. Discuss the legislatin gverning Health and Safety in all wrkplaces t include emplyers and emplyees respnsibilities 7. Explain a Health and Safety statement and its imprtance fr the wrkplace Assessment Technique Cllectin f Wrk Cllectin f Wrk Cllectin f wrk Cllectin f wrk Cllectin f wrk Cllectin f wrk Cllectin f Wrk 8. Identify Health and safety fficials in the wrkplace Cllectin f wrk 9. Carry ut the crrect prcedures fr handling heavy, hazardus Cllectin f wrk and fragile items 10. Demnstrate the use f a fire extinguisher Cllectin f Wrk 11. Carry ut the crrect prcedure fr checking that smke alarms Cllectin f wrk are wrking 12. Participate in grup discussin relating t hazard identificatin Cllectin f wrk 13. Access all areas f the building safely Cllectin f wrk 14. Wrk safely fllwing wrkplace safety prcedures. Cllectin f wrk May 2012/June

9 11c. Guidelines fr Assessment Activities The Assessr is required t devise assessment briefs fr the Cllectin f Wrk and the Skills Demnstratin. In devising the assessment briefs, care shuld be taken t ensure that the Learner is given the pprtunity t shw evidence f ALL learning utcmes. Assessment Briefs may be designed t allw the learner t make use f a wide range f media in presenting assessment evidence, as apprpriate. Quality assured prcedures must be in place t ensure the reliability f learner evidence. Cllectin f Wrk 100% The cllectin f wrk may be prduced thrughut the duratin f this prgramme mdule In prducing the dcuments fr the cllectin f wrk, the Learner shuld demnstrate the fllwing: Chse a particular wrk envirnment and An identificatin f varius wrk areas nting all hazardus equipment List the available safety equipment taking care t classify the types f hazards they may be emplyed in. An identificatin f the accessible prtective clthing specific t the wrk areas and explain its imprtance in minimizing injuries and accidents An extensin f learners health and safety vcabulary t include terms such as BPM and ACPs Fire safety Taking part in a recrded grup discussin relating t hazard identificatin Creatin f a detailed plan f a familiar wrk envirnment highlighting all entry and exit pints, the lcatin f all safety equipment and all signage pertaining t health and safety incrprating the use f tls such as clur cding and phtgraphy An ability t demnstrate in the abve visual, the everyday safe entry and exit rutes An explanatin f the imprtance f crrect prcedures fr fire drills, accidents and emergencies while cnsidering their accessibility t all users within mre than ne scenari A capacity t research the range f fire safety equipment in a wrkplace t include varius types f fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and smke alarms A presentatin f their findings in a clear and cncise manner in a chsen cntext, fr example peple with special needs, the elderly etc T create a step by step guide n hw t effectively use a fire extinguisher and present in a frmat cnducive t the chsen cntext abve A descriptin f the prcedure invlved when checking a smke alarm is wrking, taking int cnsideratin lw battery, replacing battery and suitable lcatin May 2012/June

10 Legislatin and the rle f the 200 Health and Safety Act A recgnitin f the imprtance f legislatin gverning health and safety, examine its applicatin in the wrkplace Cmpile a cllectin f examples at least where the use f health and safety legislatin has and has nt been applied, fr example accident reprts, fire risk assessments and HSA inspectins. Cnsider the rle f the emplyee and the emplyer in each situatin List the rles f designated individuals invlved in the applicatin f health and safety legislatin, taking int accunt their appintment and training. An Identificatin f the Health and safety fficials in the wrkplace An explanatin f a health and safety statement and why it is imprtant in at least 200 wrds Hw t critically evaluate at least 2 Health and safety statements appraising their ability t meet the required legislatin in at least 200 wrds Detail their daily rutine in a wrkplace, stating at least which safety prcedures they have fllwed Manual handling in the wrkplace Give a definitin f what manual handling is while recgnising its numerus headings such as ergnmics, safe lifting etc, with the aid f visual supprts A recgnitin f the risks f incrrect manual handling, explring the lng term effects under headings such as scial, ecnmic and physical restrictins Illustrate the steps invlved in the lifting f heavy, hazardus and fragile items The cllectin f wrk may include wrk sheets, diagrams, clze tests, multiple chice statements r ther apprpriate evidence in the frm f written, ral, graphic, audi, visual r any cmbinatin f these. Any audi r vide evidence must be prvided n tape. All instructins fr the Learner shuld be clearly utlined in an assessment brief. 12. Grading Distinctin: 80% - 100% Merit: 6% - 79% Pass: 0% - 64% Unsuccessful: 0% - 49% At levels 4, and 6 majr and minr awards will be graded. The grade achieved fr the majr award will be determined by the grades achieved in the minr awards. May 2012/June

11 Mdule Name Wrkplace Safety Learner Marking Sheet Cllectin f Wrk 100% Learner s Name: Learner s PPSN: Assessment Criteria Evidence f the fllwing is included in the assessment prtfli: Chse a particular wrk envirnment and Identify varius wrk areas nting all hazardus equipment Maximum Mark Learner Mark List the available safety equipment taking care t classify the types f hazards they may be emplyed in. Identify the accessible prtective clthing specific t the wrk areas and explain its imprtance in minimizing injuries and accidents Extend learners health and safety vcabulary t include terms such as BPM and ACPs Fire Take part in a recrded grup discussin relating t hazard identificatin Create a detailed plan f a familiar wrk envirnment highlighting all entry and exit pints, the lcatin f all safety equipment and all signage pertaining t health and safety incrprating the use f tls such as clur cding and phtgraphy Demnstrate in the abve visual, the everyday safe entry and exit rutes An explanatin f the imprtance f crrect prcedures fr fire drills, accidents and emergencies while cnsidering their accessibility t all users within mre than ne scenari Learners research the range f fire safety equipment in a wrkplace t include varius types f fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and smke alarms Present their findings in a clear and cncise manner in a chsen cntext, fr example peple with special needs, the elderly etc Dcument the steps t effectively use a fire extinguisher and present in a frmat cnducive t the chsen cntext abve A descriptin f the prcedure invlved when checking a smke alarm is wrking, taking int cnsideratin lw battery, replacing battery and suitable lcatin May 2012/June

12 Legislatin and the rle f the 200 Health and Safety Act A recgnitin f the imprtance f legislatin gverning health and safety, examine its applicatin in the wrkplace Cmpile a cllectin f examples where the use f health and safety legislatin has and has nt been applied, fr example accident reprts, fire risk assessments and HSA inspectins. Cnsider the rle f the emplyee and the emplyer in each situatin 10 List the rles f designated individuals invlved in the applicatin f health and safety legislatin, taking int accunt their appintment and training. Identify Health and safety fficials in the wrkplace An explanatin f a health and safety statement and why it is imprtant Critical evaluatin f Health and safety statements appraising their ability t meet the required legislatin Detail their daily rutine in a wrkplace, stating which safety prcedures they have fllwed 10 Manual handling in the wrkplace Give a definitin f what manual handling is while recgnising its numerus headings such as ergnmics, safe lifting etc Identify the risks f incrrect manual handling, explring the lng term effects under headings such as scial, ecnmic and physical restrictins List the steps invlved in lifting heavy, hazardus and fragile items 10 Ttal Mark 100 This is t state that the evidence presented in the attached prtfli is cmplete and is the wrk f the named Learner. Assessr s Signature: Date: External Authenticatr s Signature: Date: May 2012/June