Health, Safety and The Environment (MEHS2031) - Level 2

Occupational Standards for Trinidad and Tobago Vocational Qualification
(TTNVQ)
MEHS2031 TTNVQ Level 2 – Health, Safety and the Environment
Unit Number Unit Title Requirement
ME00415 Maintain Effective Workplace Communication Mandatory

Maintain Effective Health and Safety Management
ME00416 Mandatory
Systems
ME00417 Promote a Health and Safety Culture in the Workplace Mandatory
ME00418 Inspect the Work Environment Mandatory

Implement and Monitor Preventative and Protective
ME00419 Mandatory
Measures
Investigate and Evaluate Health, Safety and
ME00420 Mandatory
Environmental Events
ME00421 Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety in the Workplace Mandatory
ME00422 Prepare Technical Reports Mandatory
To obtain a Trinidad and Tobago National Vocational Qualification (TTNVQ) all Mandatory Units
must be achieved.
Legend to Occupational Standard code
Example: MEHS2031
MEHS2031
Occupational Number
Sector Qualification Level
Occupational Area
Key: ME – Maintenance and Engineering; HS – Health and Safety; - Level 2; 031 - Numerical
sequence
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Legend to Unit Code
Example: ME00415
ME00415
Sector
Unit Number
Key: ME– Maintenance and Engineering; 00415 – unit #
Status : NEW
Year of Approval : 2021
Indicative Review Date : 2025
Endorsed by : Energy Sector Advisory Committee

Maritime Sector Advisory Committee
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The National Training Agency would like to thank the following for their contribution in
developing this occupational standard.
Members of the Health, Safety and Environment Lead Body:
Name Organisation
Mr Rafi Mohammed Methanex Trinidad Limited
Mr Gregory Beckles Massy Energy Engineered Solutions
Mr John Roberts Atlantic LNG Company of Trinidad and Tobago
Mr Suresh Ramoutar Industry Expert
Country of Origin: Trinidad and Tobago

Qualification Overview
Who the qualification is for:
This qualification is for individuals who are responsible for ensuring compliance with the
Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures by continuously pursuing risk
reduction and monitoring/maintaining safe working conditions and practices in the work
environment. These individuals perform inspection of work systems and procedures,
prepare reports and assist with the review of the Health and Safety Management Systems.
They provide advice and guidance on all issues relating to health, safety and the
environment.
Persons who complete this qualification could be employed in the following jobs:
 HSE Officer 1
 HSSE Advisor
 HSEQ Officer 1
 HSE Analyst
Persons who complete this qualification could articulate and specialize in:
 HSE Officer 11
 HSSE Advisor 11
 HSEQ Officer 11
 Senior HSE Analyst
Occupational Standards can also be used to:
 Prepare job descriptions and specifications

 Determine recruitment criteria
 Appraise staff performance objectively
 Identify skill and training gaps and needs
 Conduct labour market analyses
 Develop curriculum
 Assess the effectiveness of training programmes
 Determine compensation and rewards

The benefits of acquiring the TTNVQ to Candidates
 Provide a basis for articulation and accreditation

 Provides a broad-based preparation for employment
 Is an alternative route to further / higher education
 Complements and has parallel standing with academic qualifications
 Provides enhanced employability and higher earning potential
 Facilitates an apprenticeship with actual work experience
 Equips candidates with the knowledge, skills and attitudes for the workplace
 Past work experience and skills can count towards achieving the TTNVQ
 Allows for continuity whereby if a candidate cannot complete the TTNVQ at a
centre or school, they can continue at another approved centre
The benefits of the TTNVQ to Employers
 Provides a larger cadre of skilled employees/candidates to choose from

 Reduces cost of recruiting and selecting the ideal job candidate
 Reduces cost for training workers
 Ensures higher levels of productivity

ME00415 Maintain Effective Workplace Communication
Unit Descriptor: This unit deals with the skills, knowledge and attitude required for
establishing and maintaining productive working relationships and
communicating work related information.
ELEMENTS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Candidates must be able to:
1 Communicate with others 1.1 Maintain communication with others according to workplace
guidelines
1.2 Inform others, about work plans or activities which affect

them according to workplace procedures
1.3 Seek assistance from others, where necessary, without

causing disruption to work activities in accordance with
workplace guidelines
1.4 Respond to others seeking information, according to

workplace procedures
2 Communicate information 2.1 Provide information about tasks, processes or events

according to workplace procedures
2.2 Identify sources of information for the work activity

according to workplace guidelines
2.3 Report information in accordance with workplace policies

and procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
All range statements must be assessed.
1. Others may include but not limited to: 2. Information may include but not limited
 supervisor to:
 subordinate  formal
 clients  informal
 co-workers  written
 visitors  verbal
 contractors  signs/signals
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3. Sources of information may include but

not limited to:
 supervisor
 clients
 work schedules
 charts
 work plans
 work bulletins
 memos
 company approved database
UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Candidates must know and understand:
1. what are the lines of communication and responsibilities of others in the workplace
2. what are the types of problems that can affect relationships and what actions can be
taken to deal with difficulties related to the work activity
3. what are the methods to be used to convey information to others
4. why is it important to adhere to the confidentiality policy within the organization
5. how to create and maintain working relationships and why it is important to do so
6. how to use work schedules, charts, work bulletins and memos
7. how to use communication to resolve issues/conflicts
EVIDENCE GUIDE
(1) Critical Aspects of Evidence
Evidence should include a demonstrated ability to:
a. communicate with others to maintain good working relationships

b. identify sources of information for the work activity
c. communicate information about tasks, processes or events
d. respond to others seeking information
e. report information
(2) Method of Assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence, over a period of time, which is valid, sufficient and
authentic. Evidence should be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation,
portfolios and oral and written questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language,
literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit competency. The candidate must
have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be
permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, manufacturer’s specifications, codes,
standards, manuals and reference materials.
(3) Context of Assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job or off the job. Where assessment is performed off the job, an
appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace
situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by working as part of a
team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

ME00416 Maintain Effective Health and Safety Management Systems
ME00416 Maintain Effective Health and Safety Management

Systems
Unit Descriptor: This unit deals with skills, knowledge and attitude required to review and
analyse data as well as to assist with developing and implementing plans
to improve the health and safety management system.
1 Maintain a health and safety 1.1 Wear personal protective equipment and work safely at all
management system times, complying with health and safety and other relevant
regulations and guidelines
1.2 Provide health and safety information to the organization’s

operation in accordance with company procedures
1.3 Obtain and update health and safety information required

according to regulatory requirements and organization’s
approved procedures
2. Confirm health and safety 2.1 Check that health and safety management systems are
management systems implemented according to statutory and organizational
requirements
2.2 Verify the health and safety management systems are in

compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational
requirements
2.3 Identify and record deviations, if any, in accordance with

company procedures
2.4 Report deviations to organization’s approved personnel in

accordance with company procedures
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RANGE STATEMENT
1. Health, safety and environmental 2. Health and safety information may

procedures, regulations, conventions include but not limited to:
and industry standards may include but
not limited to:  policies
 procedures
 Occupational Safety and Health  standards
Legislation  guidelines
 health and safety policies, procedures
 standard operating procedures
 standards
 industry best practice
 International Organization for
Standardization (ISO)
3. Company procedures may include but 4. Health and safety management system
not limited to: may include but not limited to:
 toolbox meetings  health and safety policy

 safety committee meetings  accident and ill health prevention
 e-mail communication  risk assessment methods
 training  safe work systems
 company policies  personal protective equipment
 company health and safety rules  emergency procedures awareness
 health and safety training information
 positive health and safety culture
 measure, audit and review health and
safety performance
5. Approved personnel may include but 6. Deviations may include but not limited
not limited to: to:
 project managers  international standards

 managing directors  statutory requirements
 health safety and environment  company requirements
managers  client requirements
 site managers  industry best practice
7. Report may include but not limited to:
 written
 verbal


1. what are the individual responsibilities with respect to health, safety and environmental
legislation, regulations, safe working practices, local, national and site specific
procedures
2. what is a health and safety management system
3. what are the benefits of an effective health and safety management system
4. what are the key features and content of an effective health and safety policy
5. what is the external accreditation process for safety, health and the environment in the
work environment
6. what are relevant safe systems of work
7. what is the importance of monitoring safety, health and environmental systems
8. what are the techniques used for monitoring the effectiveness of safety, health and
environmental systems
9. what is the importance of identifying, recording and reporting deviations in the health and
safety management systems
10. how to establish commitment to safety, health and environmental systems
11. how other organizations influence industry standards
12. how to interpret a risk assessment
13. how to identify relevant stakeholders
14. how to write Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely (SMART) objectives
to deliver, monitor and evaluate improvement to the health and safety management
systems
15. how to follow reporting requirements
16. how to communicate effectively with others in the workplace
17. why should an organization continuously review and improve its health and safety
management systems
EVIDENCE GUIDE
a. provide health and safety information

b. check that health and safety management systems are implemented
c. verify the health and safety management systems are in compliance with
regulation requirements
d. identify, record and report deviations from regulatory requirements of the health
and safety management systems

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and
authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct
observation, supervisor’s reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning
techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those
required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools,

equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to
refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications,
codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the
job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work,
then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects
realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be
demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment
environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

ME00417 Promote a Health and Safety Culture in the Workplace
ME00417: Promote a Health and Safety Culture in the Workplace
Unit Descriptor: This unit deals with the skills, knowledge and attitude required to
contribute to the development and maintenance of a health and
safety culture at the workplace. It involves providing information and
advice and liaising with employees, safety committees and third
parties.

Wear personal protective equipment and work safely at all

1 Maintain a positive health and 1.1
times, complying with health and safety and other relevant
safety culture
1.2 Monitor the health and safety culture of the workplace to
determine its effectiveness in accordance with workplace
procedures
1.3 Assess the health and safety culture of the workplace to

determine factors that can impact its effectiveness
1.4 Assess internal and external factors which influence safety

behaviour and health and safety standards at work in
accordance with workplace procedures
1.5 Suggest improvements to the health and safety culture of

the workplace using organization approved procedures and
methods
2 Provide information and 2.1 Update information regarding health and safety in
guidance accordance with workplace procedures
2.2 Provide information and advice regarding health and safety

on request to organization approved requirements
2.3 Communicate recommendations for improvements to

organization approved personnel in accordance with
3 Liaise with stakeholders 3.1 Obtain feedback on health and safety issues from
organization approved personnel in accordance with

3.2 Consult with employees on health and safety issues

according to statutory and organizational requirements
3.3 Action control measures regarding health and safety issues

from organization approved personnel
3.4 Inform employees of their legal and organizational roles and

responsibilities according to organization approved policies,
procedures and local legislation
3.5 Document outcomes of safety meetings according to

organization approved procedures
4 Monitor Industrial Plant Health 4.1 Identify hazards and risks to company approved personnel
and Safety Awareness according to company approved procedures
4.2 Carry out regular site inspections according to company

approved procedures
4.3 Produce action list or report based on hazards and risks

identified in accordance with workplace procedures.
4.4 Follow the required safety procedures according to the

properties of the main products found in plants/companies
4.5 Ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation

according to company approved procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
1. Internal and external factors may include but 2. Health, safety and environmental
not limited to: procedures, regulations, conventions and
industry standards may include but not
 stress limited to:
o physical
o emotional  Occupational Safety and Health
o psychological Legislation
o workplace stress  health and safety policies, procedures
o production pressures  standard operating procedures
 being too careful  standards
 negligence  industry best practice
 experience  International Organization for
 training Standardization (ISO)

 education  Environmental management legislation

 communication techniques  Company approved policies and
procedures
 Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
3. Communicate may include but not limited to: 4. Approved personnel may include but not
limited to:
 verbal communication
 work records  health and safety supervisor
 hazard reports  health and safety managers
 instructions
5. Health and safety issues may include but not 6. Information and advice may include but
limited to: not limited to:
 accidents  toolbox talks

 incidents  safety committee meetings
 near misses  e-mail communication
 complaints  training
 department meetings
 policies
 procedures
 standards
 guidelines
7. Improvements may include but not limited to: 8. Control measures may include but not
limited to:
 set up safety culture improvement team
 obtaining feedback  hazard mitigation and/or elimination
 engage employees/stakeholders  hazard substitution to reduce risk
 respond to issues  isolate the hazard
 improved work environment  use engineering controls
 enhanced communication  use administrative controls
 use personal protective equipment
9. Hazards and risks may include but not 10. Safety procedures may include but not
limited to: limited to:
 chemical  identification and evaluation of hazards

 physical and risk
 biological  emergency response plan
 psychosocial  evacuation
 simultaneous operations (SIMOPS)  stop work
 activate emergency response team
 communication
 follow safety procedures
 feedback

 stop unsafe work
11. Inspections may include but not limited to:
 check policies and procedures are being

properly implemented
 work is conducted safely
UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
1. what is the concept of the health and safety culture at a workplace

2. what are the values which will contribute to a positive health and safety culture
3. what are the effects of a poor safety culture in the workplace
4. what is the importance of employers and employees involvement for a successful health and
safety culture
5. what information regarding health and safety should be provided to approved personnel
6. what are the different types of plants found in an industrial area
7. what are the properties of the main product(s) of the industrial plants/companies
8. what are the different types of hazards/ risks associated with plants/companies
9. what are the different types of safety systems used to prevent hazards in an industrial area
10. what are the organizational reporting requirements
11. how to develop, promote and maintain a total safety culture in the workplace including total
employee involvement
12. how to communicate information on the health and safety culture effectively
13. how to ensure that the health and safety information provided is current, accurate and relevant
14. how to access, read and understand required organizational requirements
15. how to follow the required safety procedures in the plant or company
16. when should improvements be made and who should they be communicated to
17. why is it important to celebrate and reward safety
18. why is organizational learning important when promoting a positive health and safety culture
EVIDENCE GUIDE

a. assess the health and safety culture

b. communicate information on the health and safety culture to stakeholders
c. carryout site inspections to industrial plants
d. identify the different plants or companies in the work environment
e. identify the main products or components of plants and companies
f. monitor safety awareness

Assessors should gather a range of valid, sufficient and authentic evidence over a period of time.
Evidence should be gathered through assessments including direct observation and oral
questioning. The candidate must have access to required tools, equipment, materials and
documentation required and must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures,
manufacturer’s specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job.
Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an
situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual
working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the
candidate.
.

ME00418 Inspect the Work Environment
ME00418: Inspect the Work Environment
contributing to the maintenance of health and safety in the working
environment. It involves preparing and inspecting the workplace,
monitoring the working environment and contributing to the statutory
and regulatory inspections of the workplace.

1 Prepare to inspect the 1.1 Wear personal protective equipment and work safely at all
workplace times, complying with health and safety and other relevant
1.2 Identify the work area to be inspected according to statutory

and organizational requirements
1.3 Identify relevant codes, standards and regulations for

compliance according to statutory and organizational
requirements
1.4 Confirm the inspection schedule with company approved

personnel
1.5 Select approved company documentation and prepare

monitoring equipment required to conduct an inspection
1.6 Check that the required authorization is available before

conducting an inspection according to approved
organisational requirements
1.7 Identify health and safety non-compliance and recommend

remedial action according to approved organisational
requirements
2 Inspect the workplace 2.1 Use approved workplace policies and procedures to carryout
inspections and audit
2.2 Identify risks and hazards and recommend corrective

measures based on organisational requirements
2.3 Verify that company health and safety information are

available, implemented and maintained by approved
organization personnel

2.4 Record audit and inspection findings and report based on

company approved procedures and legal requirements
3 Monitor the workplace 3.1 Observe the workplace using the required monitoring
equipment and procedures to ensure compliance to health
and safety standards
3.2 Record readings and recommend corrective measures

according to organizational approved procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
1. Health, safety and environmental 2. Work area may include but not limited to:
procedures, regulations, conventions and  location on client’s compound
industry standards may include but not  location on employer’s compound
limited to:  location on third party’s compound
 Occupational Safety and Health Legislation

 health and safety policies, procedures
 standard operating procedures
 standards
 industry best practice
 International Organization for
Standardization (ISO)
 Environmental management legislation
 Company approved policies and
procedures
3. Authorizations may include but not limited 4. Approved company documentation may
to: include but not limited to:
 permit to work  checklist

 inspection certificate  inspection form
 inspection tags
5. Prepare monitoring equipment may include 6. Monitoring equipment may include but not
but not limited to: limited to:
 calibration  anemometers
 functional or control tests  hygrometers

 functional inspection  ionizing radiation detectors

 cleaning  non-ionizing radiation detectors
 setting up  light measuring meters
 thermometers
 atmospheric gas detectors and analyzers
 noise level meters
7. Health and safety non-compliance may 8. Company approved personnel may include
include but not limited to: but not limited to:
 issues with company policies  direct manager

 legal requirements  site manager
 international standards  project manager
 best practices
9. Inspection techniques may include but not 10. Monitoring procedures may include but not
 observation  inspections
 physical measurement  sampling
 sampling
 record review
 walk-around
 plant inspection
 behavioural based safety programme e.g.
STOP (Safety Training Observation
Programme)
 checklist
 document review
11. Risks and hazards may include but not 12. Health and safety information may include
limited to: but not limited to:
 biological  policies
 chemical  procedures
 physical  standards
 environmental  guidelines
 ergonomic
1. what are the requirements for record keeping

2. what are the sampling and testing techniques
3. what is the function of a permit-to-work system

4. what is the relevance of monitoring and the need for accurate and relevant readings
5. what are the meaning of the terms “ health and safety audit” and “health and safety inspection”
6. what is the purpose of regular reviews of health and safety performance
7. what are the criteria which will influence the frequency of reviews or audits
8. what is the need for monitoring against statutory and organizational requirements
9. when should reviews and audits be undertaken
10. what are the statutory and industry regulatory inspection requirements
11. what are the different types of monitoring procedures and their functions
12. how to identify deviations from the requirements, their implications, and corrective measures
13. how to select the required monitoring equipment
14. how to identify defective equipment and the corrective measures which should be taken
15. how to recognize potential hazards and risks
16. how to conduct the monitoring process effectively
EVIDENCE GUIDE
a. select the required monitoring equipment for the task

b. prepare the monitoring equipment for the task
c. carry out audits and inspections
d. use required inspection techniques
e. monitor the workplace
candidate.

ME00419 Implement and Monitor Preventative and Protective Measures in the Environment
ME00419: Implement and Monitor Preventative and Protective

Measures in the Environment
implementing and monitoring preventative and protective measures in
the work environment. It involves assessing the requirements for
preventative and protective measures of identified hazards and
contributing to the implementation of selected measures.

1 Carry out preventative and 1.1 Wear personal protective equipment and work safely at all
protective measures times, complying with health and safety and other relevant
1.2 Assess risks and hazards by obtaining information needed

in accordance with organizational approved procedures
1.3 Communicate the preventative and protective measures to

be implemented with organization approved personnel
1.4 Monitor and verify that preventative and protective

measures are fit for purpose according to health and safety
procedures
1.5 Ensure the implementation of controls by identifying and

verifying that the required resources to implement
preventative and protective measures are available
according to organizational approved procedures
2 Monitor preventative and 2.1 Follow up on preventative and protective measures being
protective measures implemented according to statutory and organizational
procedures
2.2 Identify areas for improvement, if any, in the preventative

and protective measures according to statutory and
organizational procedures
2.3 Suggest corrective actions and inform organization

approved personnel according to organizational
procedures

RANGE STATEMENT
1. Hazards may include but not limited to: 2. Information may include but not limited to:
 risk assessment
 biological  Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
 chemical  Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
 physical  standard operating procedures (SOP)
 environmental
 ergonomic
3. Health, safety and environmental 4. Preventative and protective measures

procedures, regulations, conventions and may include but not limited to:
limited to:  use of substitute or less hazardous
materials, processes and equipment
 Occupational Safety and Health Legislation  use of engineering controls
 health and safety policies, procedures  use of administrative controls
 standard operating procedures  use of personal safety equipment (PPE,
 standards eyewash etc)
 industry best practice  use of fire protection equipment
 International Organization for  use of life saving equipment
Standardization (ISO)  contingency planning
 Environmental management legislation  emergency response
 Company approved policies and  isolation
procedures  first aid requirement
5. Resources may include but not limited to: 6. Company procedures may include but not
limited to:
 safety equipment  toolbox meetings
 fire protection equipment  safety committee meetings
 lifesaving equipment  e-mail communication
 safe systems of work  training
 practices and procedures
 technical standards
7. Approved personnel may include but not

limited to:
 health and safety supervisor
 health and safety managers


1. what are the preventative and protective measures and how are they implemented
2. what is the importance of evaluating information from reports and records
3. what is the difference between hazard, risk and preventative and protective measure
4. what is a hazard control plan
5. how to assess the preventative and protective measures for fitness for purpose
6. how to select and obtain the resources required for implementing preventative and protective
measures
7. how to identify weak protective and preventative measures and resolve them
8. how to prepare a report detailing conclusions and the rationale for decisions
9. how to communicate information on the health and safety culture effectively
EVIDENCE GUIDE
a. verify that preventative and protective measures are fit for purpose
b. identify and verify that required resources to implement preventative and protective measures
are available
c. identify area of implementation and suggest corrective action
d. monitor preventative and protective measures
candidate.

ME00420 Investigate and Evaluate Health, Safety and Environmental Events
ME00420: Investigate and Evaluate Health, Safety and

Environmental Events
Unit Descriptor: This unit deals with the skills, knowledge and attitude required for the
reporting, investigating and following-up of accidents and incidents. It
involves assisting with workplace reporting and investigations and
contributing to the analysis of workplace accident and incident
reports.

1 Investigate events 1.1 Wear personal protective equipment and work safely at all
times, complying with health and safety and other relevant
1.2 Verify and confirm details of the event according to

1.3 Select, use and recommend personal protective equipment

according to health and safety requirements and workplace
procedures
1.4 Assess and request resources required to conduct the

investigation according to workplace procedures
1.5 Gather information using the appropriate investigation

technique from available sources according to workplace
procedures
1.6 Follow the legal and organizational requirements for

investigating events
2 Analyse and report events 2.1 Generate initial reports according to local legislation,
company policies and procedures and industry best practice
2.2 Assess and identify the root cause of event using

appropriate investigation techniques according to workplace
procedures
2.3 Make recommendations based on analysis of workplace

events and submit to approved organizational personnel
2.4 Submit final investigation report to organization approved

personnel according to approved organization procedures

3 Monitor and review control 3.1 Implement control measures to working practices and
measures procedures to prevent an event in the future
3.2 Evaluate control measures implemented for its effectiveness

according to approved organization procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
1. Health, safety and environmental 2. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may

procedures, regulations, conventions and include but not limited to:
limited to:  face protection
 eye protection
 Occupational Safety and Health Legislation  ear protection
 health and safety policies, procedures  head protection
 standard operating procedures  safety boots
 standards  coveralls
 industry best practice  hand protection
 International Organization for  respiratory protection
Standardization (ISO)  fall protection
 Environmental management legislation
 Company approved policies and
procedures
3. Workplace procedures may include but not 4. Events may include but not limited to:
limited:
 accidents
 job specification  incidents
 job safety analysis (JSA)  near misses
 job procedures o work-related ill-health (e.g.
 schedules environmental related issues including
 work instructions air quality)
 preventative maintenance programme o dangerous occurrence
 occupational safety and health guidelines  complaints
 hazard policies and procedures  enquiry
 procedures for the use of personal
protective equipment
5. Investigation techniques may include but not 6. Control measures may include but not
 use the” five whys” analysis to identify the  eliminate the hazard
root causes  substitute the hazard with lesser risk
 use the “tap root” investigation system  isolate the hazard

 use the “cause and effect diagram” (fish  use engineering controls
bone)  use administrative controls
 use personal protective equipment
7. Steps required to conduct investigation may 8. Sources may include but not limited to:
include but not limited:
 observe situation  direct observation
 take notes  documents
 take photographs  interviews
 prepare sketches  sketches/pictures
 interview persons
9. Gather information may include but not 10. Reports may include but not limited to:
limited to:
 written
 accident book  verbal
 report forms

1. what are the relevant regulation, legislation, company policies and procedures and industry best
practice
2. who to notify about investigation activities
3. what are the resources required for the investigation
4. what are the methods for gathering reliable information and evidence to support an investigation
5. what are the ways of assessing failures and identifying root causes of events
6. what are the methods for ascertaining the impact of any resulting injuries and/or damage
7. what are the direct and indirect costs of an event and how are they calculated
8. why it is important to conduct, monitor and review safety drills
9. how to develop action plans for the implementation of any resulting recommendation
10. how to prepare reports effectively and accurately
11. who are the company approved personnel with whom to liaise with when investigating an event
12. how to access and interpret support material e.g. statements, drawings, sketches,
statutory/industry/organizational standards, photographs, training records, inspection
records, logs, reports, statistics
13. what is the purpose of investigating events
14. what is the principle of accident causation

EVIDENCE GUIDE
a. gather information using a variety of investigation techniques

b. conduct eye witness testimony, and accept written or verbal statements, logs, photographs or
other evidence
c. evaluate control measures implemented
d. prepare an investigation report
candidate.

ME00421 Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety in the Workplace
ME00421: Monitor and Maintain Health and Safety in the

Workplace
Unit Descriptor: This unit deals with the skills, knowledge and attitude required to
monitor and maintain health and safety in the workplace. It involves
providing information and advice and liaising with employees, safety
committees and third parties as well as maintaining continuous
personal and professional development.

1 Communicate health and safety 1.1 Engage staff and other personnel, by implementing
requirements and improvements company procedures, to take an active role in improvements
to health and safety performance
1.2 Ensure health and safety awareness are communicated to

staff according to workplace procedures
1.3 Monitor and communicate lessons learnt to staff and other

personnel to prevent occurrence or re-occurrences
according to workplace procedures
2 Maintain continuous personal 2.1 Follow-up on personal performance targets with the
and professional development supervisor according to workplace procedures
(CPD)
2.2 Agree on development needs and methods of meeting these

needs with the supervisor according to workplace
procedures
2.3 Develop own personal performance according to agreed

targets, development needs and organizational
requirements
2.4 Keep updated with the common work-related events and

causes of ill-health according to workplace procedures
3 Maintain records 3.1 Record health and safety data accurately according to
3.2 Maintain records according to workplace procedures

RANGE STATEMENT
1. Health and Safety Awareness may include 2. Events may include but not limited to:
but not limited to:
 accidents
 formal meeting  incidents
 informal meetings  near misses
 team briefing  complaints
 telephone
 written communications
 tool box talks
 training sessions
3. Staff and other personnel may include but

not limited to:
 employees
 safety committees
 safety representatives
 sub-contractors
 visitors
1. what is the significance of communicating health and safety procedures to staff and others
2. what information regarding health and safety should be provided to approved personnel
3. what is the importance of following up on personal performance targets with the supervisor
4. what are the organizational reporting requirements
5. what is the importance of communicating lessons learnt to staff and other personnel
6. when should improvements be made and who should they be communicated to
7. how to develop, promote and maintain a total safety culture in the workplace including total
employee involvement
8. how to communicate health and safety information effectively
9. how to keep updated with the common work-related events and causes of ill-health
10. how to ensure that the health and safety information provided is current, accurate and relevant
11. how to access, read and understand required organizational requirements
12. how to maintain health and safety records

EVIDENCE GUIDE

a. communicate health and safety information to employees, safety committees, safety

representatives, visitors, sub-contractors
b. follow-up on personal performance targets with the supervisor
c. record health and safety data
d. maintain current health and safety records
candidate.

ME00422 Prepare Technical Reports
Unit Descriptor: This unit deals with the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary to
prepare technical reports. This includes identifying reporting
requirements, obtaining information from sources, analysing information
and preparing reports.

1 Identify reporting requirements 1.1 Identify the reasons/requirements for reports according to
1.2 Identify format for reports according to workplace

procedures
2 Gather and analyse information 2.1 Obtain information from sources according to priorities and
requirements of the report
2.2 Verify information and confirm accuracy according

organisational policies and procedures
2.3 Check that the information is sufficient and gather additional

material, if required, in accordance with workplace policies
and procedures
3 Prepare reports 3.1 Produce reports according to workplace procedures
3.2 Verify reports using approved analysis/observation or

research
3.3 Submit reports within specified time according to workplace

procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
1. Reports may include but not limited to: 2. Sources may include but not limited to:
 witness reports  organisation's information recording
 routine periodic reports and storage system
 paper and computer sources of data
 service/repair reports and information
 interviews
 incident reports
 historical data
 observations

3. Workplace policies and procedures

may include but not limited to:
 authorised access to or use of
information
 data protection and the storage and
security of information
 use of information technology and
other electronic or
telecommunication systems

1. what are workplace policies and procedures relating to preparing basic technical reports
2. what are the procedures to identify the reasons/requirements for reports
3. what are the reporting formats applicable to workplace, including graphs, charts or
tables
4. what information is covered in accident and incident reports
5. what are the sources to obtain information
6. what are the procedures to gather information and determine the need for additional
material
7. how to prepare a basic technical report
8. how to analyse and interpret documents containing the required information
9. how to verify with reliable sources, inside and outside the organization, the accuracy
and relevance of information
10. how to sort information into a logical pattern
11. how to record accurate, clear and objective information
12. how to present written material using a range of media applicable to the workplace,
including information technology software
13. how to use communication to verify information
14. how to handle and store information securely and safely and with an awareness of
environmental and sustainable practices
EVIDENCE GUIDE
a. comply with workplace policies and procedures to prepare basic technical reports
b. identify reasons/requirements for reports
c. identify format for reports
d. obtain information from sources
e. verify information and confirm accuracy
f. use communication to verify information
g. prepare basic technical reports
h. verify and submit reports


Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic.
Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor’s
reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require
language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The
candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The
candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and
manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where
assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate
simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The
competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part
of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Occupational Standards
Occupational Standards of competence are industry-determined specifications of performance,

which describe the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by a worker in the performance of a
particular role in the workplace. They specify what a person should know and do in order to
carry out the functions of a particular job in the work environment. They are the building blocks
for all activities in a competency-based training and certification system. An Occupational
Standard is made up of a qualification plan, a unit title, elements, performance criteria, range
statements, underpinning knowledge and skills and evidence guide.
Qualification Plan – The Qualification Plan identifies the Mandatory units which are those units
that are necessary to deem a candidate competent in the occupational area and provide flexibility
in different wok environments. It also contains the Title and Level of the qualification to be
awarded.
Unit Title - The unit title is a succinct statement of the outcome of the unit of competency. It
reflects the major activities or functions of an individual’s work as well as the discreet units of
work.
Unit Descriptor - The unit descriptor communicates the content of the unit of competency and
the skill area it addresses.
Elements - These are the basic building blocks of the unit of competency. They describe the
tasks in which competence should be demonstrated in order to carry out the specific function.
Performance Criteria - These are the descriptions of the outcomes of performance required for
successful achievement of an element. They specify the required performance in relevant tasks,
roles, skills and applied knowledge that enables competent performance.
Range Statement - This describes the essential operating conditions that should be present in
training and assessment, depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of
the item and local industry contexts. It lists the parameters in which candidates much
demonstrate their competence.
Underpinning Knowledge and Skills – The knowledge identifies what a person needs to know to
perform the work in an informed and effective manner. The skills describe the application of
knowledge to situations where understanding is converted into a workplace outcome.
Evidence Guide - The Evidence Guide is critical in assessment as it provides information to

Training Providers and Assessors about how the described competency should be demonstrated.
It provides a range of evidence for the Assessor to make a determination of competence and
defines the assessment context. The Evidence Guide describes:
 Conditions under which competency must be assessed including variables such as the
assessment environment or necessary equipment
 Suitable methodologies for conducting assessment including the potential for workplace
simulation
 Resource implications, for example access to particular equipment, infrastructure or
situations
 How consistency in performance must be assessed over time, various contexts and with a
range of evidence
Level 1 – Directly supervised worker
Recognizes competence in a range of varied work activities performed in a variety of contexts.

Most work activities are simple and routine. Collaboration with others through work groups or
teams may often be a requirement. Substantial supervision is required especially during the early
months evolving into more autonomy with time.
Level 2 – Supervised skilled worker
Recognizes competence in a broad range of diverse work activities performed in a variety of

contexts. Some of these may be complex and non-routine and involve some responsibility and
autonomy. Collaboration with others through work groups or teams and guidance of others may
be required.
Level 3 – Independent/autonomous skilled worker

Recognizes competence in a broad range of complex, technical or professional work activities
performed in a wide variety of contexts, with a substantial degree of personal responsibility and
autonomy. Responsibility for the work of others and the allocation of resources are often a
requirement. The individual is capable of self-directed application, exhibits problem solving,
planning, designing and supervisory capabilities.
Level 4 – Supervisory specialist worker

Recognizes competence involving the application of a range of fundamental principles and
complex techniques across a wide and unpredictable variety of contexts. Requires very
substantial personal autonomy and often significant responsibility for the work of others, the
allocation of resources, as well as personal accountability for analysis, diagnosis, design,
planning, execution and evaluation.
Level 5 – Managerial professional worker

Recognizes the ability to exercise personal professional responsibility for the design,
development or improvement of a product, process, system or service. Recognizes technical and
management competencies at the highest level and includes those who have occupied positions
of the highest responsibility and made outstanding contribution to the promotion and practice of
their occupation.

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Occupational Standards for Trinidad and Tobago Vocational Qualification

MEHS2031 TTNVQ Level 2 – Health, Safety and the Environment

Unit Number Unit Title Requirement

ME00415 Maintain Effective Workplace Communication Mandatory

ME00418 Inspect the Work Environment Mandatory

ME00422 Prepare Technical Reports Mandatory

Legend to Occupational Standard code

Sector Qualification Level

National Training Agency Trinidad and Tobago (2021)

Key: ME– Maintenance and Engineering; 00415 – unit #

Year of Approval : 2021

Indicative Review Date : 2025

Endorsed by : Energy Sector Advisory Committee

Members of the Health, Safety and Environment Lead Body:

Country of Origin: Trinidad and Tobago

National Training Agency Trinidad and Tobago (2021)

Who the qualification is for:

Occupational Standards can also be used to:

 Prepare job descriptions and specifications

National Training Agency Trinidad and Tobago (2021)

 Provide a basis for articulation and accreditation

The benefits of the TTNVQ to Employers

 Provides a larger cadre of skilled employees/candidates to choose from

National Training Agency Trinidad and Tobago (2021)

ME00415 Maintain Effective Workplace Communication

ELEMENTS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Candidates must be able to:

1.2 Inform others, about work plans or activities which affect

1.3 Seek assistance from others, where necessary, without

1.4 Respond to others seeking information, according to

2 Communicate information 2.1 Provide information about tasks, processes or events

2.2 Identify sources of information for the work activity

2.3 Report information in accordance with workplace policies

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3. Sources of information may include but

UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

a. communicate with others to maintain good working relationships

(2) Method of Assessment

(3) Context of Assessment

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ME00416 Maintain Effective Health and Safety Management

ELEMENTS PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Candidates must be able to:

1.2 Provide health and safety information to the organization’s

1.3 Obtain and update health and safety information required

2.2 Verify the health and safety management systems are in

2.3 Identify and record deviations, if any, in accordance with

2.4 Report deviations to organization’s approved personnel in

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1. Health, safety and environmental 2. Health and safety information may

 toolbox meetings  health and safety policy

 project managers  international standards

7. Report may include but not limited to:

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UNDERPINNING KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

(1) Critical Aspects of Evidence

Evidence should include a demonstrated ability to:

a. provide health and safety information

(2) Method of Assessment

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(3) Context of Assessment

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