This unit is about health, safety and welfare policy and how it is implemented in an
organisation. The knowledge gained applies to all workplaces whether a site,
workshop, office or elsewhere.
You will need to promote a culture of health, safety and welfare and ensure that induction has taken place. You will need to check systems regularly, record/report information, identify possible improvements, make recommendations and implement systems.
You will need to identify hazards, obtain and review information relating to them and assess risks. You will need to apply the protection and prevention principles, identify any residual risks and pass on information relating to them.
You will need to identify the necessary resources and promote and maintain risk reduction.