Level 4 Workplace Safety

This is an introduction to Workplace Safety for teenagers and adults with additional educational needs. It is a full course and includes student worksheets, teaching slides and a safety investigation.

The resource is intended to introduce students to Safety in the Workplace, including:

• The work environment
• Fire safety
• Legislation and the role of the Safety, Health and Welfare Act
• Manual Handling

Topics include:

• Hazards
• PPE
• Bullying
• Stress
• Risks
• Control measures
• Fire prevention
• Emergency exit plans
• Safety statements

These worksheets are designed to cover the following learning outcomes:

1. Identify the various work areas, hazardous equipment, protective clothing or personal protection, specific to work areas in a business using appropriate terminology
2. Identify fire exits, assembly points and emergency exits in the workplace, entry and exit points, and Health and Safety signage in each workplace area
3. Explain the importance of correct procedures for fire drills, accidents and emergencies
4. Explain the importance of protective clothing to minimise injuries and accidents in the workplace
5. Discuss a range of fire safety equipment in the workplace to include uses of various types of fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and smoke alarms
6. Discuss the legislation governing Health and Safety in all workplaces to include employers and employees’ responsibilities
7. Explain what a Health and Safety statement is and its importance for the workplace
8. Identify Health and safety officials in the workplace
9. Carry out the correct procedures for handling heavy, hazardous and fragile items
10. Demonstrate the use of a fire extinguisher
11. Carry out the correct procedure for checking that smoke alarms are working
12. Participate in a group discussion relating to hazard identification
13. Access all areas of the building safely
14. Work safely following workplace safety procedures.

Can this resource be used online?
Yes, it is a digital resource. If you have purchased this resource and would like to use it for online teaching, you have permission to do so. A fillable and printable version is included. Students can type in their answers online, or worksheets can be printed. Teachers can also use them for whole-class teaching using a projector or interactive whiteboard.

What is included?
All of the components are available in the zipped folder, i.e. student worksheets, teaching slides and a safety investigation.
Student Worksheets: 107 Pages
Teaching Slides: 55 Slides