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© RRC Training User Guide
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.
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Revision Questions
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but should be useful for self-assessment. You canmark your answers against the suggested answersprovided.
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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
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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
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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
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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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