Apply the knowledge and understanding gained from their studies of elements of Units A/IA, B/IB and C/IC in a real working environment and to carry out critical analysis and evaluation of information gathered during the review.
The candidate is required to carry out a review of the arrangements for managing health and safety in a workplace (hotel industry) and to produce justified, proportionate recommendations to improve health and safety performance.
The assignment will require the candidate to apply the knowledge and understanding gained from their studies of elements of Units A/IA, B/IB and C/IC in a real working environment and to carry out critical analysis and evaluation of information gathered during the review. The level of work should be that expected of a competent health and safety practitioner working within an organisation.
The assignment should include the following:
An executive summary.
An introduction that sets the scene by stating clear aims and objectives and a
description of the methodology used to carry out the assignment. The introduction should also include a description of the chosen workplace and the role of the health and safety practitioner to set a context for the assignment.
A review and critical analysis of arrangement for managing health and safety by the organisation. The candidate will review the following areas: leadership, management, worker involvement, competence, compliance and risk profile.
An evaluation to identify the top three priorities where improvements should be made.
Conclusions that summarise the main issues identified and lead to justified,
proportionate, recommendations based on the outcome of the review.
Bibliography and referencing.
Appendices.
