Clean and tidy the workplace after scientific or technical learning activities
Overview
This standard covers the competence you will need to
clean and tidy the workplace after scientific or technical
learning activities in accordance with approved procedures
and practices.
You will be required to demonstrate that you can work to
the relevant workplace procedures, legislation and
organisational policy, to use good scientific, technical
techniques and practices in accordance with workplace
procedures.
The activity is likely to be undertaken by someone in a
science related work setting, including individuals working
in hospitals, scientific laboratories, schools and universities.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 ensure that your work is carried out in accordance with
workplace procedures
P2 use safe practices and the appropriate personal
protection equipment (PPE) when doing scientific or
technical activities
P3 identify any workplace hazards associated with any
materials, resources, consumables and equipment to be
cleared
P4 take appropriate action against identified hazards and
clean up any spillages safely
P5 ensure that all resources and equipment are cleaned
and replenished as necessary before returning to their
correct location for storage
P6 dispose of waste safely and in accordance with
workplace procedures
P7 confirm that the workplace is in a fit condition for further
learning activities to relevant people
P8 work safely at all times, complying with health and
safety, environmental and other relevant regulations and
guidelines
P9 communicate the required information about the work
done, in accordance with departmental and organisational
procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 the health and safety requirements of the area in which
you are carrying out the scientific or technical activities
K2 the implications of not taking account of legislation,
regulations, standards and guidelines when conducting
scientific or technical activities
K3 the scientific or technical techniques and processes you
must use correctly in the workplace.
K4 the importance of wearing protective clothing, gloves
and eye protection for scientific or technical activities
K5 the importance of correct identification, and any unique
workplace coding system
K6 the lines of communication and responsibilities in your
department, and their links with the rest of the organisation
K7 the limits of your own authority and to whom you should
report if you have problems that you cannot resolve
K8 what hazards or risks associated with cleaning and
tidying after scientific or technical learning activities
K9 what is the appropriate action to take with hazards
K10 how to deal with spillages and what action to take
K11 how to check that services are working effectively and
safely and what action to take if they are not
K12 how to store scientific or technical materials,
resources, consumables and equipment safely and
correctly
K13 what are the procedures for the safe storage and
handling of scientific or technical materials, resources,
consumables and equipment
K14 when and how to use risk assessment while cleaning
and tidying the workplace
K15 the techniques and processes used for cleaning and
tidying the workplace
K16 how to confirm when the workplace is fit to use
Scope/range
- check hazards and potential risks in all of the following
categories:
1.1 equipment
1.2 services e.g. gas, electricity
1.3 workplace environment
1.4 procedures
1.5 people
1.6 materials or consumable - clean and tidy after one of the following learning
activities:
2.1 timetabled lessons
2.2 other supervised events
2.3 outside activities - confirm workplace is fit for use with relevant people to
include one of the following:
3.1 supervisor
3.2 team leader
3.3 health and safety officer
3.4 manager
3.5 head of department
3.6 teacher or trainer - record details of work activities, and communicate the
details to the appropriate people, using:
4.1 verbal report plus one method from the following:
4.2 written or typed report
4.3 computer-based record
4.4 specific workplace documentation
4.5 electronic mail