Conform to general health, safety & welfare in the workplace
Install | FS003
This activity is about awareness of relevant current statutory requirements and official guidance relating to workplace health, safety and welfare, personal behaviour and security in the workplace, including responsibilities to self and others.
Work within limits of defined capability and know when to seek advice from others
The individual understands what they are competent to do and what they are not competent to do. They seek advice from a supervisor if work they have been asked to do is outside their capability or if they are unsure about how to proceed. They practice the 'responsible no' and do not carry out work that they are not competent to do.
Work effectively individually and as part of a team
The individual takes responsibility for their own actions and works with the rest of their team to get the job done. They manage their own time effectively, keep their work area clean and tidy, comply with organisational requirements and procedures, and communicate effectively through oral, written or electronic means as appropriate.
Undertake defined personal development activities to maintain currency of competence
The individual keeps up to date with any personal development activities required, ensuring that their skills, knowledge and experience remain up to date.
Use organisational processes to flag up non-compliant works
The individual identifies where work may not be compliant and escalates this to their supervisor
Challenge apparently unsafe behaviours and activities, and report where necessary
The individual identifies potentially unsafe behaviours or activities, challenging these and bringing these to the attention of supervisors or others where needed. They put health, safety and well-being first.
Identify and manage risks to self and others
The individual identifies things that pose a risk to themselves or others, takes mitigating actions or escalates any issues to keep everyone safe.
Work in accordance with quality requirements and challenge where they are not being met
The individual identifies where quality requirements are not or may not be being met and raises this with their supervisor
Know what health, safety and welfare legislation is relevant to work in passive fire protection and why
Know how to take responsibility for health, safety and welfare
Know how individual actions and behaviour may affect others
Know what health, safety and welfare legislation notices and warning signs are required for firestopping work and its associated equipment
Know how to comply with control measures identified by risk assessments and safe systems of work
To include: Collective protective measures; Local exhaust ventilation (LEV); Personal protective equipment (PPE); Respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
Know why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used
Know how security arrangements are implemented
Know the types of information relevant to health, safety and welfare, their source, and how they should be interpreted
Know the purpose and importance of risk assessment
Know hazards associated with the resources and methods of work for firestopping
Know how changing circumstances can create hazards
Know how hazards are reported in the workplace
Know organisational policies and procedures for health, safety and welfare
Know how emergencies should be responded to and who should respond
Know the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings
Know what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making the report
You must be able to:
Comply with workplace health, safety and welfare legislation at all times
Recognise uncontrolled hazards and report them in line with organisational procedures
Accept responsibility for, and comply with, organisational policies and procedures that contribute to health, safety and welfare
Including those relating to: consideration of others; interpretation of given instructions to maintain safe systems of work; contributing to discussions (offer and provide feedback); maintaining quality working practices; contributing to the maintenance of workplace welfare facilities; storage and use of equipment provided to keep people safe; disposal of waste and / or consumable items.
Comply with and support all organisational security arrangements and approved procedures
Work within limits of defined capability and know when to seek advice from others
The individual understands what they are competent to do and what they are not competent to do. They seek advice from a supervisor if work they have been asked to do is outside their capability or if they are unsure about how to proceed. They practice the 'responsible no' and do not carry out work that they are not competent to do.
Work effectively individually and as part of a team
The individual takes responsibility for their own actions and works with the rest of their team to get the job done. They manage their own time effectively, keep their work area clean and tidy, comply with organisational requirements and procedures, and communicate effectively through oral, written or electronic means as appropriate.
Undertake defined personal development activities to maintain currency of competence
The individual keeps up to date with any personal development activities required, ensuring that their skills, knowledge and experience remain up to date.
Use organisational processes to flag up non-compliant works
The individual identifies where work may not be compliant and escalates this to their supervisor
Challenge apparently unsafe behaviours and activities, and report where necessary
The individual identifies potentially unsafe behaviours or activities, challenging these and bringing these to the attention of supervisors or others where needed. They put health, safety and well-being first.
Identify and manage risks to self and others
The individual identifies things that pose a risk to themselves or others, takes mitigating actions or escalates any issues to keep everyone safe.
Work in accordance with quality requirements and challenge where they are not being met
The individual identifies where quality requirements are not or may not be being met and raises this with their supervisor
Work within limits of defined capability and know when to seek advice from others
The individual understands what they are competent to do and what they are not competent to do. They seek advice from a supervisor if work they have been asked to do is outside their capability or if they are unsure about how to proceed. They practice the 'responsible no' and do not carry out work that they are not competent to do.
Work effectively individually and as part of a team
The individual takes responsibility for their own actions and works with the rest of their team to get the job done. They manage their own time effectively, keep their work area clean and tidy, comply with organisational requirements and procedures, and communicate effectively through oral, written or electronic means as appropriate.
Undertake defined personal development activities to maintain currency of competence
The individual keeps up to date with any personal development activities required, ensuring that their skills, knowledge and experience remain up to date.
Use organisational processes to flag up non-compliant works
The individual identifies where work may not be compliant and escalates this to their supervisor
Challenge apparently unsafe behaviours and activities, and report where necessary
The individual identifies potentially unsafe behaviours or activities, challenging these and bringing these to the attention of supervisors or others where needed. They put health, safety and well-being first.
Identify and manage risks to self and others
The individual identifies things that pose a risk to themselves or others, takes mitigating actions or escalates any issues to keep everyone safe.
Work in accordance with quality requirements and challenge where they are not being met
The individual identifies where quality requirements are not or may not be being met and raises this with their supervisor
Work within limits of defined capability and know when to seek advice from others
The individual understands what they are competent to do and what they are not competent to do. They seek advice from a supervisor if work they have been asked to do is outside their capability or if they are unsure about how to proceed. They practice the 'responsible no' and do not carry out work that they are not competent to do.
Work effectively individually and as part of a team
The individual takes responsibility for their own actions and works with the rest of their team to get the job done. They manage their own time effectively, keep their work area clean and tidy, comply with organisational requirements and procedures, and communicate effectively through oral, written or electronic means as appropriate.
Undertake defined personal development activities to maintain currency of competence
The individual keeps up to date with any personal development activities required, ensuring that their skills, knowledge and experience remain up to date.
Use organisational processes to flag up non-compliant works
The individual identifies where work may not be compliant and escalates this to their supervisor
Challenge apparently unsafe behaviours and activities, and report where necessary
The individual identifies potentially unsafe behaviours or activities, challenging these and bringing these to the attention of supervisors or others where needed. They put health, safety and well-being first.
Identify and manage risks to self and others
The individual identifies things that pose a risk to themselves or others, takes mitigating actions or escalates any issues to keep everyone safe.
Work in accordance with quality requirements and challenge where they are not being met
The individual identifies where quality requirements are not or may not be being met and raises this with their supervisor
Know what health, safety and welfare legislation is relevant to work in passive fire protection and why
Know how to take responsibility for health, safety and welfare
Know how individual actions and behaviour may affect others
Know what health, safety and welfare legislation notices and warning signs are required for firestopping work and its associated equipment
Know how to comply with control measures identified by risk assessments and safe systems of work
To include: Collective protective measures; Local exhaust ventilation (LEV); Personal protective equipment (PPE); Respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
Know why, when and how health and safety control equipment should be used
Know how security arrangements are implemented
Know the types of information relevant to health, safety and welfare, their source, and how they should be interpreted
Know the purpose and importance of risk assessment
Know hazards associated with the resources and methods of work for firestopping
Know how changing circumstances can create hazards
Know how hazards are reported in the workplace
Know organisational policies and procedures for health, safety and welfare
Know how emergencies should be responded to and who should respond
Know the organisational security procedures for tools, equipment and personal belongings
Know what the accident reporting procedures are and who is responsible for making the report
You must be able to:
Comply with workplace health, safety and welfare legislation at all times
Recognise uncontrolled hazards and report them in line with organisational procedures
Accept responsibility for, and comply with, organisational policies and procedures that contribute to health, safety and welfare
Including those relating to: consideration of others; interpretation of given instructions to maintain safe systems of work; contributing to discussions (offer and provide feedback); maintaining quality working practices; contributing to the maintenance of workplace welfare facilities; storage and use of equipment provided to keep people safe; disposal of waste and / or consumable items.
Comply with and support all organisational security arrangements and approved procedures
