NVQ Level 7 - Unit 1

Risk Based Safety

Systems
Management
Reflective account
Risk based safety systems management
Unit 1: A/618/5596

Candidate name

Introduction
The Candidate is to provide written work in each of the writable sections within this
template. This template includes the following tasks:
Dissertation (4000 minimum word count).
Reflective account responses (400 minimum word count per RA criteria).
Technical Report (2000 minimum word count).
Undertake Professional Discussions with your Assigned Assessor.
You must complete each element to allow your assessor to assess what work
duties you are doing or what role you have within your work.
Each Criteria will require a minimum of 2 pieces of work-place evidence to
support it and will need to be referenced to the written response using the
Learning Assistant assigned evidence reference numbers.
Witness testimony will need to be completed by the approved expert witness to
support the written work completed. (Advised 1 paragraph per element of the
unit).

Remember
You must complete each “written response” in your own words.
The written response must be in the first person, meaning “I do this”.
A tip is always to keep in mind ‘who, why, where, when and how’ in each answer.
Please note, photographs from the workplace are not strong enough evidence on
their own. They would need to be supported with documented evidence of the
activity.
Document templates which have not been completed will not be used as
supporting evidence.
All supporting workplace evidence must be less than 2 years old on the date of
submission for assessment.

Research and evaluation could be through:

HSE websites, professional bodies, CPD, publications and health and safety
professionals.
Within the organisation could be meetings, training, notice boards, consultations
and health and safety committees.
Going out of the organisation could be customers, regulatory bodies, local media,
and other people affected by organisations activities.
Research you have carried out to compliment the work you are undertaking in
the workplace.

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Completion checklist
Unit 1: Risk based safety systems management

Be able to develop and implement current ISO

standards for occupational health and safety.

Be able to evaluate strategic risks to an

organisation through the implementation of a
quantifiable risk assessment system.

Be able to articulate risk communication

strategies in various situations.

I confirm that the evidence produced is as a result of my own work.

Candidate signature:

Date:

(It is compulsory to sign this document to prove its authenticity).

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Dissertation
Unit 1, element 1, criteria - 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6

Evaluate the extent to which the processes of an occupational health and safety
management system links to any ISO clauses.
Analyse any gaps to be bridged to satisfy the requirements of an ISO occupational health
and safety management system.
Evaluate the issues/challenges faced by an organisation while implementing an ISO
compliant, or other recognised occupational health and safety management system.
Evaluate the importance of understanding the organisation and its context whilst framing
occupational health and management systems.
Analyse the external and internal issues that have an impact on the way an organisation
manages its occupational health and safety management system responsibilities.
Assess the way in which the activities of subcontractors and third parties might have a
negative impact on an organisation’s occupational health and safety systems.

The points above are the element criteria. The written dissertation
will need to meet all the criteria above when completed.

Helpful hints for the completion of this dissertation:

Referencing of research materials needs to be completed within the written text using
the Learning Assistant assigned evidence reference numbers.
The Dissertation requires a structure - Please see the Dissertation Guidance document in
the unit resource section.
The dissertation and referenced research must be completed and referenced in the text
box below.
Minimum of 2 pieces of supporting evidence is required for each of the criteria. This can
be either P or EOE types.
This will be further supplemented with a professional discussion held with your assigned
assessor.

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Dissertation
Element 1, criteria - 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and 1.6
(Minimum word count - 4000 words)

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Reflective account
Unit 1, element 1, criteria - 1.7

Differentiate between the various recognised occupational health and safety standards.

The point above is the element criteria. The reflective account will
need to meet all the criteria above when completed.

Helpful hints for the completion of this reflective account:

Discuss Occupational Standards you know about.

Discuss the Occupational standards which are used in the organisation by you.
Depending on the industry you work in there maybe specific industry standards
which are followed such as CHAS, IOSH, ISO, BSI.
A minimum of 2 pieces of workplace evidence will be required to support the written
response.

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Reflective account
Element 1, criteria - 1.7
(Minimum word count - 400 words)

References

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Reflective account
Unit 1, element 1, criteria - 1.8

Ensure the alignment of the occupational health and safety management system with an
organisation’s strategic goals and that it meets legal, regulatory and compliance
requirements.

The points above are the element criteria. The reflective account
will need to meet all the criteria above when completed.

Helpful hints for the completion of this reflective account:

Highlight the points of the HSMS which align with - legislation, industry regulations,
compliancy for awarded compliancy certifications.
How do you ensure these points are all in line with the HSMS?
Who manages this and ensures the strategic goals are met?
Think about ISO certifications, CHAS certification, other specific certification you may
need to hold which involves the HSMS to be compliant.
A minimum of 2 pieces of workplace evidence will be required to support the written
response.

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Reflective account
Element 1, criteria - 1.8
(Minimum word count - 400 words)

References

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Reflective account
Unit 1, element 2, criteria - 2.1

Evaluate the role of suitable leadership and management in the organisation risk reduction
system(s).

The point above is the element criteria. The reflective account will
need to meet all the criteria above when completed.

Helpful hints for the completion of this reflective account:

Explain how you have completed the evaluation of the organisation’s leadership and
management structure.
Explain how the leadership team have an impact on the reduction of risk through the
organisations management system.
A minimum of 2 pieces of workplace evidence will be required to support the written
response.

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Reflective account
Element 2, criteria - 2.1
(Minimum word count - 400 words)

References

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Reflective account
Unit 1, element 2, criteria - 2.2

Analyse the value of accident causation in managing the impact of risk(s) identified.

The point above is the element criteria. The reflective account will
need to meet all the criteria above when completed.

Helpful hints for the completion of this reflective account:

Explain the analysis of accident causation factors within your organisation.

Explain why the analysis is important to reduce the organisations risk factors.
You may want to consider PESTEL whilst completing your analysis.
A minimum of 2 pieces of workplace evidence will be required to support the written
response.

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Reflective account
Element 2, criteria - 2.2
(Minimum word count - 400 words)

References

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Reflective account
Unit 1, element 2, criteria - 2.3

Analyse the requirements of performing fault tree and event tree analysis to show fact-based
decisions.

The point above is the element criteria. The reflective account will
need to meet all the criteria above when completed.

Helpful hints for the completion of this reflective account:

Explain how you have undertaken fault-tree analysis to support your decisions for
recommendations to reduce accident recurrence.
Explain how you have undertaken event tree analysis to support your decisions for
recommendations to reduce accident recurrence.
Explain using an example, showing your fault-tree and event tree analysis, along with
the decision-making process you followed to prevent reoccurrence.
A minimum of 2 pieces of workplace evidence will be required to support the written
response.

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Reflective account
Element 2, criteria - 2.3
(Minimum word count - 400 words)

References

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Reflective account
Unit 1, element 2, criteria - 2.4

Analyse the relevance, validity and value of different data sources and information to
implement a quantified risk assessment model.

The point above is the element criteria. The reflective account will
need to meet all the criteria above when completed.

Helpful hints for the completion of this reflective account:

Explain your analysis of different sources of data that you use to support you in
ensuring your risk assessments are suitable and sufficient to protect the workforce
of the organisation.
Discuss the model of risk assessment undertaken in your organisation’s workplace.
Explain how it meets the “suitable and sufficient” criteria.
A minimum of two pieces of workplace evidence will be required to support the
written response.

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Reflective account
Element 2, criteria - 2.4
(Minimum word count - 400 words)

References

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Reflective account
Unit 1, element 2, criteria - 2.5

Provide opportunities for key stakeholders to review the revised/new policy.

The point above is the element criteria. The reflective account will
need to meet all the criteria above when completed.

Helpful hints for the completion of this reflective account:

Explain what opportunities you provide for “key” stakeholders to review the revised/new
policy.
Explain the communication methods you have used and how you will receive the
feedback from all “key” stakeholders.
A minimum of 2 pieces of workplace evidence will be required to support the written
response.

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Reflective account
Element 2, criteria - 2.5
(Minimum word count - 400 words)

References

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Technical report
Unit 1, element 2, criteria - 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 and 2.9

Develop practicable action plans that improve controls to reduce strategic risks and
present them at director/board level.
Develop practicable strategies on the ways in which an organisation can assess hazards
and risks following changes in an organisation’s management, processes and/or
equipment.
Analyse the pitfalls in any risk transfer.
Analyse the different types and categories of strategic and dynamic risks.

The points above are the element criteria. The technical report will
need to meet all the criteria above when completed.

Helpful hints for the completion of this technical report:

You will produce a technical report which will encompass the 4 criteria of this element.
Please read the guidance from the Unit resource area which outlines the points included
in a technical report to assist you.
Describe how you have developed strategic action plans which you have presented to
senior managers of the organisation.
Please refer to the PESTEL model in your written report.
Explain how you developed your strategic risk management process for all of the
organisational risk.
Include examples of issues which you have encountered when transferring risk within
the organisation.
Give examples of all categories of strategic risks you have been involved with.
Give examples of all dynamic risks you have been involved with.
A minimum of 2 pieces of workplace evidence will be required to support each of the
criteria.

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Technical report
Element 2, criteria - 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 and 2.9
(Minimum word count - 2000 words)

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References - 2.6

References - 2.7

References - 2.8

References - 2.9

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Reflective account
Unit 1, element 3, criteria - 3.1

Develop practicable strategies for risk communication for a range of situations that take
stakeholders’ requirements and legal requirements into consideration.

The point above is the element criteria. The reflective account will
need to meet all the criteria above when completed.

Helpful hints for the completion of this reflective account:

Explain using an example of your strategy for the communication of risk factors that may
include employees, contractors, and the general public.
Describe how you have taken into account the legal implications as part of your strategy.
A minimum of 2 pieces of workplace evidence will be required to support the written
response.

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Reflective account
Element 3, criteria - 3.1
(Minimum word count - 400 words)

References

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Reflective account
Unit 1, element 3, criteria - 3.2

Assign ownership and accountabilities and gain agreement from managers/directors and the
workforce for strategic and dynamic risks.

The point above is the element criteria. The reflective account will
need to meet all the criteria above when completed.

Helpful hints for the completion of this reflective account:

Explain using workplace examples how you assign ownership to specific levels within
your organisation of risk management.
Describe how you allocate accountability and manage this.
Describe how senior managers are held accountable for the risk management process
and your involvement in this process.
A minimum of 2 pieces of workplace evidence will be required to support the written
response.

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Reflective account
Element 3, criteria - 3.2
(Minimum word count - 400 words)

References

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Reflective account
Unit 1, element 3, criteria - 3.3

Evaluate the importance of effective communication and consultation in a risk management

process.

The point above is the element criteria. The reflective account will
need to meet all the criteria above when completed.

Helpful hints for the completion of this reflective account:

Explain using workplace examples, how you communicate and consult with all levels in
the organisation about the risk management process.
A minimum of 2 pieces of workplace evidence will be required to support the written
response.

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Reflective account
Element 3, criteria - 3.3
(Minimum word count - 400 words)

References

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Reflective account
Unit 1, element 3, criteria - 3.4

Analyse the way in which a crisis communication could differ from a risk communication.

The point above is the element criteria. The reflective account will
need to meet all the criteria above when completed.

Helpful hints for the completion of this reflective account:

Explain how your communication will be different for risk management during a crisis.
A minimum of 2 pieces of workplace evidence will be required to support the written
response.

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Reflective account
Element 3, criteria - 3.4
(Minimum word count - 200 words)

References

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