CSCS/CITB KNOWLEDGE MATCH PROFILE FORM:

CSCS Green Card Qualification
‘Health and Safety in a Construction Environment’

To get this ‘Knowledge’ qualification, you must achieve 1 Mandatory Unit (at 4 credits) 

MANDATORY UNIT

Unit reference     Title                                                Level       Credit	
K/505/1933	Health and Safety in a Construction Environment       1            4

	
This knowledge scan is to confirm the candidate has knowledge of the following five Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcome 1: Know the principles of risk assessment for maintaining and improving health and safety at work
Learning Outcome 2: Know the importance of safe manual handling in the workplace
Learning Outcome 3: Know the importance of working safely at height in the workplace
Learning Outcome 4: Know risks to health within a construction environment
Learning Outcome 5: Know the importance of working around plant and equipment safely

						
	KNOWLEDGE SCAN		K/505/1933			

Unit K/505/1933 Health and Safety in a Construction Environment

Name of candidate:........................................................................................................................

Name of employer:………………………………………………………………………………………..

Name of centre:……………………………………………………………………………………………	
Awarding Organisation registration number: .................................................................................	

Learning Outcome 1

Do you have knowledge of: ‘the principles of risk assessment for maintaining and improving health and safety at work’ (in relation to):	Yes	No	Work records	Witness Testimony	
	Please tick as relevant	Please sign	
1.1 the purpose of risk assessments and method statements					
1.2 the legal requirements of risk assessments and method statements					
1.3 common causes of work-related:
-	Fatalities
-	injuries					
1.4 the implications of not preventing accidents and ill health at work					
1.5 the meaning of the following in relation to health and safety at work:
-	accident
-	near miss
-	hazard
-	risk
-	competence					
1.6 typical hazards/risks associated with the following:
-	resources
-	equipment
-	obstructions
-	storage
-	services
-	wastes
-	work activities					
1.7 the importance of reporting accidents and near misses					
1.8 typical accident reporting procedures					
1.9 who is responsible for making accident reports					

Learning Outcome 2

Do you have knowledge of: ‘the importance of safe manual handling in the workplace’ (in relation to):	Yes	No	Work records	Witness Testimony	
	Please tick as relevant	Please sign	
2.1 the reasons for ensuring safe manual handling in the workplace					
2.2 potential injuries and ill health that may occur from incorrect manual handling					
2.3 the employee’s responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance for:
-	moving and storing materials
-	manual handling
-	mechanical lifting					
2.4 the procedures for safe lifting in accordance with official guidance					
2.5 the importance of using site safety equipment when handling materials and equipment					
2.6 aids available to assist manual handling in the workplace					
2.7 how to apply safe work practices, follow procedures and report problems when carrying out safe manual handling in the workplace					

Learning Outcome 3
Do you have knowledge of: ‘the importance of working safely at height in the workplace’ (in relation to):	Yes	No	Work records	Witness Testimony	
	Please tick as relevant	Please sign	
3.1 the term ‘working at height’					
3.2 the employee’s responsibilities under current legislation and official guidance whilst working at height					
3.3 hazards/risks associated with the following:
-	dropping tools and debris
-	stability of ladders
-	overhead cables
-	fragile roofs
-	scaffolds
-	internal voids
-	equipment
-	the working area
-	other people					
3.4 how hazards/risks associated with working at height can be controlled					
3.5 the regulation that controls the use of suitable equipment for working at height					

Learning Outcome 4
Do you have knowledge of: ‘risks to health within a construction environment’ (in relation to):	Yes	No	Work records	Witness Testimony	
	Please tick as relevant	Please sign	
4.1 substances hazardous to health under current regulations.					
4.2 common risks to health within a construction environment					
4.3 the types of hazards/risks that may occur in the workplace linked with use of drugs and alcohol					
4.4 the importance of the correct storage of combustibles and chemicals on site					
4.5 the importance of personal hygiene within a construction environment					
4.6 the potential hazards/risks to the health of workers exposed to asbestos					
4.7 types of asbestos waste					
4.8 types of personal protective equipment (PPE) used when dealing with hazardous materials					

Learning Outcome 5
Do you have knowledge of: ‘the importance of working around plant and equipment safely’ (in relation to):	Yes	No	Work records	Witness Testimony	
	Please tick as relevant	Please sign	
5.1 ways in which moving machinery can cause injuries					
5.2 hazards/risks relating to the use of plant and equipment					
5.3 the importance of safeguards located near where plant and machinery is being used					
5.4 the importance of keeping a safe distance away from plant/machinery and equipment until clear contact is made with the operator					
5.5 how method statements can assist in ensuring the safety of workers where moving plant is in use					
5.6 ways to eliminate or control hazards/risks relating to working around plant and equipment					
5.7 hazard warning signs and symbols used around the use of plant and equipment					

Please detail any other supporting information:

Signed (Employer)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Signed (Employee)………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Date……………………………………………………………………………………………………….