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ProQual Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice; Unit 1

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Complete all questions referencing supporting evidence in your narrative such as

photographs or documents for performance-based elements. Include evidence that shows
that you have engaged with the activity.
 
Aim for 100-200 words per question in your written narrative for performance-based
elements.
 
Knowledge Elements have been coloured in BLUE where an academic answer is required
and NOT work based evidence.
 
Aim for a minimum of 200 words per Learning Outcome for the Knowledge elements.
 
Please refer to the ProQual document and unit guide.
 
Please complete the below box before completing this unit (if you don’t have an elec-
tronic signature you can type your name in this section).
 
 
Candidate Name: ____________________________

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1. Be able to advocate commitment to a positive Health & Safety culture in the

organisation

1.1 Provide sufficient and clear information to people in the organisation about the
benefits of a positive health and safety culture

Supporting Evidence

1.2 Obtain the support of those in the organisation who can promote a positive health
and safety culture tailoring own approach to meet the needs of
 Directors
 Managers
 Employee representatives

Supporting Evidence

1.3 Use opportunities to communicate information about a positive health and

safety culture

Supporting Evidence

1.4 Create new opportunities to communicate information about a positive Health &

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Safety culture

Supporting
Evidence
1.5 Investigate ways to overcome barriers to change

Supporting
Evidence

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2.- Be able to develop links with appropriate people & groups on Health & Safety Matters

2.1- Identify the appropriate people & groups with whom to develop links on Health &
Safety matters;
 Within the organisation
 External to the organisation

Supporting
Evidence
2.2 – Provide support and assistance to the appropriate people and groups

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Evidence
2.3 Use appropriate opportunities to develop additional links with people and groups

Supporting
Evidence
2.4 Plan implementation of opportunities to develop additional links with people and
groups

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Supporting
Evidence

3. – Understand the importance of promoting a positive Health & Safety culture within the
organisation

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3.1 Describe the nature and role of a positive Health and Safety culture within the
organisation

3.2 – Describe the existing Health and Safety culture within the organisation

3.3 – Identify how the organisation’s communication system can be utilised to promote
the benefits of a positive Health and Safety culture

3.4 – Identify the people and groups who may be affected by the Health & Safety
process

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3.5 – Explain how to engage different individuals and groups in the Health and Safety
process

3.6 – Explain external factors influencing a positive Health & Safety culture, to include
sources of expertise and advice on Health & Safety maters that are available to inform
the planning and decision-making process for your organisation

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