• ## Essential Units for Qfqual Level 6 Qualification in Occupational Health and Safety **Impairment Recognition and Assessment** • • Impairment recognition methods and tools (e.g., physical examination, medical history, psychological assessment)
• Impairment assessment methods and tools (e.g., physical examination, medical history, psychological assessment)
• Factors influencing impairment recognition and assessment (e.g., age, gender, medical history, psychosocial factors)
• Ethical considerations in impairment recognition and assessment (e.g., confidentiality, informed consent, respect for privacy)
• Legal and regulatory framework for impairment recognition and assessment (e.g., Health and Safety Act, Mental Health Act)
• Risk Assessment and Management** • • Identifying hazards and risks in the work environment (e.g., physical hazards, chemical hazards, psychosocial hazards)
• Assessing the likelihood and severity of hazards and risks (e.g., probability and impact matrix, risk assessment methods)
• Implementing control measures to mitigate hazards and risks (e.g., engineering controls, administrative controls, personal protective equipment)
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of control measures (e.g., safety inspections, incident reporting, risk assessments)
• Communicating risks and hazards to employees and stakeholders (e.g., risk assessments, safety reports, safety meetings)
• Emergency Preparedness and Response** • • Developing and implementing emergency preparedness and response plans (e.g., fire safety, medical emergency, evacuation plan)
• Identifying and training employees on emergency procedures (e.g., fire drills, first aid training, evacuation training)
• Assessing and maintaining emergency equipment and facilities (e.g., fire extinguishers, first aid kits, emergency exits)
• Testing and exercising emergency plans and procedures (e.g., fire drills, medical emergencies, evacuation drills)
• Communicating emergency procedures to employees and stakeholders (e.g., emergency plans, evacuation routes, assembly points)
• Personal Protective Equipment and Ergonomics** • • Selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE) effectively (e.g., eye protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection)
• Assessing and controlling workplace ergonomics (e.g., lifting equipment, posture, musculoskeletal health)
• Providing training and education on PPE and ergonomics (e.g., safe use of PPE, proper lifting techniques, ergonomics training)
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of PPE and ergonomics interventions (e.g., fit testing, musculoskeletal assessments, job rotation)
• Addressing musculoskeletal disorders and injuries related to PPE and ergonomics (e.g., back pain, neck pain, musculoskeletal disorders)
• Communication and Consultation** • • Communicating effectively with employees and stakeholders (e.g., clear and concise communication, active listening, feedback)
• Participating in consultation processes related to occupational health and safety (e.g., risk assessment committees, safety committees)
• Providing feedback and recommendations for improving occupational health and safety practices (e.g., safety observations, incident reports, safety suggestions)
• Promoting a culture of safety and participation in the workplace (e.g., safety committees, safety training, leadership support)
• Addressing concerns and complaints related to occupational health and safety (e.g., regular safety inspections, investigation of accidents)

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.