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Work safely in the spirits industry

URN: IMPDT1
Business Sectors (Suites): Spirits Industry Operations
Developed by: Improve
Approved on: 2019

Overview

This standard covers the skills and knowledge needed to work safely and to ensure the safety of colleagues and visitors to the business.

It covers the organisational requirements for health and safety and involves:

  • Lifting and handling safely
  • Using tools and work equipment safely
  • Maintaining a healthy and safe working environment
  • Responding to emergencies

You must have an awareness of the health and safety requirements of your business, understand the risks associated with working in the spirits industry and have an understanding of relevant health and safety legislation.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

  1. work safely in accordance with relevant organisational health and safety requirements, quality standards, environmental standards and Revenue and Customs requirements
  2. take precautions to protect self, colleagues and visitors in accordance with organisational requirements
  3. follow organisational instructions on safety notices and hazard warning signs
  4. keep access and emergency escape routes clear of hazards
  5. keep your work area clean and free from hazards
  6. use personal protective equipment in accordance with organisational requirements and manufacturer's instructions
  7. use lifting and handling techniques in accordance with organisational requirements
  8. check tools and equipment are fit for use and, if not, report in accordance with organisational requirements
  9. use tools and equipment in accordance with organisational requirements
  10. return tools and equipment after use to their storage location
  11. maintain tools and equipment within the limits of your authority
  12. follow your organisation's standard operating procedures on discovery, or being alerted to, an emergency
  13. communicate in accordance with organisational requirements
  14. complete all records in accordance with organisational procedures

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

  1. how to work safely in accordance with the current legislation and the organisational health and safety, hygiene, environmental, quality standards and instructions, Revenue and Customs requirements
  2. why it is important to take necessary precautions to protect self, colleagues and visitors to the business and what may happen if this is not done
  3. the main risks and hazards in the workplace and steps taken to control them
  4. the safety precautions required in the workplace
  5. the reasons for taking safety precautions and the consequences of not doing so
  6. the safe working practices in your workplace and why it is important to follow them
  7. how to contact and obtain help from colleagues with first aid qualifications
  8. the correct manual handling techniques and what may happen if they are not followed
  9. why it is important to wear the correct personal protective equipment and what may happen if this is not done
  10. how to establish tools and equipment are fit for use and how to use them correctly
  11. the hazards associated with the tools and equipment in use
  12. the safe working limits for tools and equipment in use and what may happen if these are not adhered to
  13. the location of fire exits, assembly points, fire alarm points and fire fighting equipment
  14. the procedures for different types of emergencies and why they should be followed
  15. how to follow emergency stop procedures and what may happen if they are not followed
  16. how to complete records in accordance with organisational requirements
  17. what should be communicated with regard to working safely, to whom and why it should be done
  18. the limits of your authority and the consequences of exceeding them

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

1

Indicative Review Date

2023

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

NSAFD

Original URN

IMPDT1

Relevant Occupations

Manufacturing Technologies, Plant and Machine Operatives, Process Operatives, Process, Plant and Machine Operatives

SOC Code

8111

Keywords

Health; Safety; Tools; Equipment; Emergencies