WJEC Vocational Award Constructing the Built Environment Level 1/2

KNOWLEDGE The control measure was put in place by the deli. The construction industry leads the way in putting control measures in place to prevent harm on site. The construction industry has an almost infinite number of different tasks and activities happening at any one time, so site managers and supervisors ensure that the following five control measures are in place for all activities: REMEMBER Just like the deli customer, the workers should have a safe, positive and productive experience while on site. Method statements Safe systems of work Competent persons Personal protective equipment (PPE) Work permits 1 Method statements 2 Safe systems of work 3 Work permits 4 Competent persons 5 PPE The tasks in the workplace that present a hazard or risk The hierarchy of control measures is intended to minimise exposure of the workforce to health and safety hazards and risks in different situations by consistently applying the five control measures illustrated above. They act like a shield that minimises the reliance on PPE. UNDERSTANDING The five control measures are generally applied in the same order of priority, as stated, starting with the drafting of a comprehensive method statement and concluding with PPE. This is because the reliance on PPE is absolutely the last option; planned and preventative measures should always be considered as priority as it is best to avoid, plan, engineer or process your way out of having to rely on PPE. ‘Health and Safety PPE Update’, https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=B3EDMc_yYWM. 39 AC3.1 Explain existing health and safety control measures in different situations