Unit 6_Element 1.1
Develop workplace inspection and monitoring systems and procedures to include:
a) methodology
b) frequency
c) compliance with health and safety regulations
d) organisational requirements
Describe to your assessor how you developed workplace inspections procedures and monitoring systems and include
a) Explain how and why you develop workplace inspections and other monitoring systems
b) Describe why your organisation decided on how frequently these inspections would be completed
c) Describe how you comply with various regulations that affect your activities
d) Explain your own organisations requirements for inspections and monitoring
Unit 6_Element 1.2
Analyse the competence needs of the people who will carry out the inspection and monitoring in the organisation
• Explain to your assessor how you ensure the competence of those carrying out inspections
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 1.3
Plan in conjunction with others the implementation of appropriate inspection and monitoring systems in the organisation
• Explain to your assessor how you consult with others when planning inspections
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 1.4
Identify any relevant monitoring equipment that may be required
• Explain to your assessor the different types of monitoring equipment you use in your workplace
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 1.5
Review health and safety statutory records and records initiated by the organisation for proactive performance monitoring
• Explain to your assessor the different types of records you maintain of proactive monitoring
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 1.6
Analyse all internal documentation and records to ensure proactive monitoring is appropriately managed
• Tell your assessors how you analyse documents and records to ensure that all proactive monitoring is being completed correctly
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 1.7
Involve managers, employee representatives and employees in health and safety proactive monitoring systems and procedures
• Tell your assessor how you involve managers, employee reps and employees in proactive health and safety monitoring systems
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 1.8
Maintain appropriate records of health and safety proactive monitoring systems and outcomes.
• Tell your assessor what documentation you use when carrying out monitoring/inspections and how the records are stored and maintained.
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 2.1
Inform directors, senior, line, functional and technical managers, employee representatives and employees of the outcomes of health and safety proactive performance monitoring of the organisation
• Tell your assessor how you tell / inform managers, employee reps and employees of the outcomes from the proactive monitoring.
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 2.2
Prepare reports of the outcomes of health and safety proactive performance monitoring of the organisation
• Tell your assessor how you develop reports from the proactive monitoring you completed are the reports formal
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 2.3
Interpret to non-specialist audience the outcomes of health and safety proactive performance monitoring of the organisation
• Tell your assessor how you present the outcomes of your proactive monitoring to different groups in your organisation ensuring each level understands the outcomes
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 2.4
Propose recommendations based on the outcomes of health and safety proactive performance monitoring of the organisation
• Tell your assessor using workplace examples how you present the recommendations from your proactive monitoring to senior managers
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 2.5
Respond to the requirements of the regulatory authorities in respect of the outcomes of health and safety proactive performance monitoring of the organisation.
• Tell your assessor how you have dealt with your regulatory authorities who have contacted your organisation
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 3.1
Analyse the nature and role of active health and safety monitoring systems within the organisation.
• Tell your assessor what do you expect, or aim to achieve, by the various monitoring systems you have in place?
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 3.2
Present the rationale for proactive monitoring systems for health and safety
• Tell your assessor why you complete proactive monitoring and how you will measure success or failings
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 3.3
Describe the whole range of monitoring equipment
• Tell your assessor what monitoring equipment you use in your workplace or explain the monitoring equipment that can be used.
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 3.4
Explain sampling routines
• Tell your assessor the purpose of the various sampling routines. Consider, air, lighting, water, noise
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 3.5
Evaluate the procedure for workplace inspections and activity observations
• Tell your assessor how you evaluated the procedures for workplace inspections and activity observations.
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 3.6
Explain the principles of effective written and verbal communication
• Tell your assessor the main principles of written and verbal communication and how you use them in your workplace
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 3.7
Explain how to respond to the health and safety needs of others
• Tell your assessor how you deal with the various groups and individuals within your organisation
• How do you alter your approach to ensure their needs are met?
• Provide 2 pieces of workplace evidence to support the written response
Unit 6_Element 3.8
Explain external factors influencing active health and safety monitoring systems:
a) Health and safety statutory requirements and industry best practice for proactive monitoring systems and documentation
b) Quality management requirements for documentation
You must provide 2 pieces of supporting evidence for each bullet point that has clearly been discussed under the headings
Explain to your assessor what external circumstances can influence your monitoring systems
a) Explain how legislation, professional bodies and industry best practice can influence the requirements for monitoring
b) Explain your managements system requirements and how you ensure your documentation and records meet the required standards.