Describe how the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSW Act) prescribes the responsibilities and liabilities of organisations and individuals.

Task 1:

a. Describe how the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSW Act) prescribes the responsibilities and liabilities of organisations and individuals. Reference the six key sets of workplace regulations known collectively as the "Six Pack" in your description plus at least three other pieces of current health and safety legislation that are relevant to your present workplace

b. Explain the term "duty of care" (in the context of HSW Act). Describe how the duty of care is relevant to your own role within facilities management and how you exercise it.

Duty of care is a legal obligation that puts the responsibility of people`s health,safety and well-being on individual for the said particular company. The responsibility of managers would be to ensure the health and safety of the work force while employees are undertaking their daily duties.

c. Describe the penalties that can be enforced for a serious breach of statutory duty (including the effect of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007)

Task 2:
a. Describe systems and procedures used to monitor, measure and report on health and safety performance in your present workplace (or one you are familiar with). Comment on their sufficiency and any additional procedures and/or documentation you would recommend for this purpose.

b. Describe a situation based on your present workplace (or one you are familiar with) in which you would consult with staff (or their trade union or other workplace representatives) on a health and safety issue. Describe the "how" and "why" of your consultation process.

c. Describe a situation based on your present workplace (or one you are familiar with) in which you would consult specialist sources on a health and safety issue. Describe the "how" and "why" of your consultation process.

Task 3:
a. Describe the five steps to risk assessment as prescribed by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).

b. Select a workplace activity, process or item of work equipment you are familiar with and conduct a risk assessment. Document the results in an appropriate form which must be appended to this assessment paper.

(Note: For Task 3(b) the learner can use a risk assessment template from their place of work or one prepared by their training provider. Alternatively learners can download and use the HSE`s template - a link to which is provided in the Resource Centre).

c. Comment on the findings from your risk assessment in 3(b). What changes or improvements to your organisation`s facilities management policies and procedures might be necessary to reduce or eliminate risks?