OfQual Accredited Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety L3

• ## Essential Units for OfQual Accredited Technical Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety L3 **Impairment Recognition and Assessment:** • • Impairment recognition methods and tools (e.g., physical examination, medical history, psychological assessments)
• Impairment assessment techniques and tools (e.g., physical tests, cognitive assessments, psychological tests)
• Factors affecting impairment recognition and assessment (e.g., age, gender, medical conditions, psychosocial factors)
• Ethical considerations and best practices in impairment recognition and assessment
• Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Health:** • • Principles of ergonomics and musculoskeletal health (e.g., biomechanics, biostatistics, human factors)
• Assessment and measurement of musculoskeletal risk factors (e.g., posture, biomechanics, muscle groups)
• Ergonomic principles in workstations, tools, and equipment design (e.g., lifting techniques, display screen height)
• Musculoskeletal health interventions and programs (e.g., ergonomic assessments, training, rehabilitation)
• Chemical and Physical Agents:** • • Identification and classification of hazardous substances and physical agents (e.g., carcinogens, irritants, toxins)
• Exposure assessment methods and techniques (e.g., air monitoring, water monitoring, biomonitoring)
• Health effects of exposure to hazardous substances and physical agents (e.g., cancer, respiratory problems, musculoskeletal disorders)
• Control measures and personal protective equipment for exposure to hazardous substances and physical agents
• Psychological Health and Safety:** • • Mental health and safety in the workplace (e.g., stress, fatigue, burnout, mental health disorders)
• Assessment and measurement of psychological health risks (e.g., psychological assessments, stress management tools)
• Psychological health interventions and programs (e.g., stress management, mental health counseling, training)
• Promoting a safe and healthy work environment (e.g., communication, work-life balance, psychosocial support)
• Emergency Preparedness and Response:** • • Understanding of emergency procedures and protocols (e.g., fire, medical, spills)
• Assessing and mitigating workplace hazards and risks (e.g., fire safety, chemical spills, ergonomic hazards)
• Emergency response training and drills (e.g., fire drills, medical drills, evacuation drills)
• Role of employees in emergency preparedness and response
• Legal and Ethical Considerations:** • • Occupational health and safety legislation and regulations (e.g., OSHA standards, NIOSH guidelines, EU directives)
• Ethical principles and values in occupational health and safety (e.g., justice, fairness, confidentiality, accountability)
• Legal responsibilities of employers and employees regarding occupational health and safety
• Risk assessment and management procedures for occupational health and safety
• Additional Units:** • • Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS) and their importance
• The role of health surveillance in occupational health and safety
• The impact of technology on occupational health and safety
• The role of social and cultural factors in promoting safety and health at work

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.