NEBOSH Diploma Webinar

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1 NEBOSH Diploma Webinar Briefing session: Unit D / Unit ID 1

2 NEBOSH Diploma Unit D/ID Aim to supplement revision by tutor guided discussion Take a question and answer session through each section of Unit D/ID Attendees will be able to comprehend what is required of them to ensure that they fully meet the NEBOSH requirements before submission of the Unit D/ID Assignment Discussion on timeframes, layout and general content of the Unit D/ID 2

3 Information pages Your NEBOSH National Diploma Exams with Astutis NEBOSH Unit D Candidate Guidance and Examiners Report Your NEBOSH International Diploma Exams with Astutis NEBOSH Unit ID Candidate Guidance and Examiners Report ef=207&ct=2 Astutis Unit D Blogs 3

4 Submission of Unit D/ID There is a two stage process to submission 1. Complete the Astutis on line registration form in good time You can t submit without this 2. Complete the Unit D/ID assignment with Unit D/ID assignment log and submit Unit D/ID to NEBOSH by the submission deadline You can t submit without this 4

5 Registration and submission dates Astutis registration deadline 1st week January 1st week April 1st week July 1st week October NEBOSH submission deadline February May August November 5

6 Unit D / Unit DNI Last Unit D submission - November 2017 Last Unit D resubmission - August 2018 First DNI submission - February

7 Assignment Brief The candidate is required to carry out a detailed review of the health and safety performance of a workplace or organisation and to produce a justified action plan to improve performance to words (No upper limit) 7

8 Report Structure Executive Summary Introduction Aims and objectives Methodology Description of the organisation Legal Environment Review of the Health and Safety Management System Description Gap Analysis Hazard Identification Physical Hazards Health and Welfare Hazards Risk Assessment Physical Hazard Health and Welfare Hazard Conclusions Recommendations Action Plan Management System Hazards and Risk References / Bibliography Appendices 8

9 Marks (%) Planning and presentation (8) Executive Summary (10) Introduction (10) Aims and objectives Methodology Description of the organisation Legal Environment Review of the Health and Safety Management System Description (6) Gap Analysis (6) Hazard Identification Physical Hazards Health and Welfare Hazards (16) Risk Assessment Physical Hazard (10) Health and Welfare Hazard (10) Conclusions (6) Recommendations (6) Action Plan Management System (6) Hazards and Risk (6) 9

10 Planning and Presentation Impersonal / past tense This was done rather than I did this Avoid switching tenses starting future / finishing past Use the section headings given Use the action plan table given Reference properly Signpost Spellcheck / proof read 10

11 Proportionality Assume actual word count is * Introduction is worth 10% use words SMS Review = words Hazard ID (16%) 15 hazards in words = 110 words per hazard Half a page per hazard? 11

12 Executive Summary Written last For an intelligent lay person Concise overview of the important points Summarise the main conclusions and recommendations Length limited Problems Solutions Persuasion (CBA) No longer than one side of A4 using single-spaced Arial font (size 11) and 2cm print margins (left, right, top and bottom) 12

13 Introduction Aims and objectives Methodology Description of Organisation Legal environment 13

14 Aims and Objectives In the context of the assignment brief Signpost what follows 14

15 Methodology Data gathering Different for SMS gap analysis / hazard identification and risk assessments? Inspections, interviews, document reviews, incident statistic analysis Explain and justify Data evaluation Judgements Subjective / Objective Benchmarking against standards 15

16 Description of Organisation What is relevant in the context of the assignment? Whole organisation and/or site Size geographical / numbers employed Nature of work / activities undertaken Workforce profile Employment patterns Management structure Culture 16

17 Legal environment Context effective SMS Criminal and civil consequences of failure Outline relevant legislation and relationship between Act, Regs, ACoP and guidance (cross refer to hazard ID and risk assessments) Case law Not an exhaustive list / legal register 17

18 Questions? 18

19 SMS Review An overview of the current OHSMS Compared to a recognised health and safety model Detailed description of the recognised model used is not required Critical review Clear systematic description of gaps and where no gaps exist For all areas of the management system identify priorities for improvement 19

20 Reviewing Against HSG65 Does the policy set a clear direction for the organisation to follow? Has the policy been shared throughout the workforce? Does the policy reflect the organisation s values and beliefs? Does the policy express a commitment to provide a safe and healthy environment? Was the policy written in consultation with the workforce? Has the policy been signed and dated by the person at the top of the organisation? Do the actions of the organisation and its workers mirror the statements you have made? 20

21 Reviewing Against OHSAS18001 Is the policy appropriate to the nature and scale of the organisation s OH&S risks? Does the policy include a commitment to prevention of injury and ill health and continual improvement in OH&S management and OH&S performance? Does the policy include a commitment to at least comply with applicable legal requirements and with other requirements to which the organisation subscribes that relate to its OH&S hazards? Does the policy provide the framework for setting and reviewing OH&S objectives? Is the policy documented, implemented and maintained? Etc, etc, etc 21

22 Answering the Questions Yes / No? Percentage compliant? Likert scale? 22

23 Possible summary table for use Standard Required What s in place in x company Gap? / Required Improvement P

24 SMS Review Join this up and cross-reference to other parts of the report The planning bit of HSG65 is premised on prevention through identifying, eliminating and controlling hazards and risks The planning bit of OHSAS requires: The organisation shall establish, implement and maintain a procedure(s) for the ongoing hazard identification, risk assessment, and determination of necessary controls i.e. the next chunk(s) of the report! 24

25 Questions? 25

26 Hazard ID Identify at least 15 relevant hazards or activities using knowledge and understanding gained in Units B and C Hazards or activities should be relevant to the chosen organisation Be specific e.g. a particular type of slip hazard rather than slips and trips Candidates should briefly discuss the likely implications of each* Identify (and justify) two high priority hazards to be used as part of a suitable and sufficient risk assessment One physical hazard or activity (Unit C) One health and welfare hazard or activity (Unit B) 26

27 Hazard ID 110 words per hazard For each selected hazard Explain the hazard Show any local or national data to indicate the scale of the problem What do current controls look like? What does good practice look like? refer to guidance etc Conclude with your priority indicator 27

28 Questions? 28

29 Risk Assessments Must be completed on the chosen hazards identified and justified in the preceding section Evaluate effectiveness of organisational control Describe methodology - must be suitable and sufficient legally compliant appropriate for each hazard identified Refer to appropriate legislation, ACoP, guidance etc Follow a recognised risk assessment model where appropriate Review existing control measures Provide (hierarchical) options for further action Make use of available data e.g. noise surveys. Must be included in the main body of the report zero marks if included in appendices 29

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31 Conclusions 600 / 700 words Concise summary of main findings No new issues or additional relevant factors Refer back to the aims and objectives how well they were achieved Ensure all main findings are discussed in logical order Read the report Highlight / underline the main findings Capture them and organise 31

32 Recommendations Based upon the points set out in the conclusions Make reference to Gap analysis of the HSMS Assessments of the levels of risk posed by the hazards identified 32

33 Recommendations should be... Justified Reason for inclusion Complete Covers all main findings Practical Realistic proposal in terms of the resources required Include a cost benefit analysis Prioritised Explain the system of prioritisation Address most pressing issues first High risk / low cost etc 33

34 Action Plans The tool through which the recommendations will be implemented Not a list of recommendations One action plan for actions to improve the health and safety management system One action plan to reduce the risks associated with the hazards identified for risk assessments 34

35 Action Plans Tabular format SMART objectives Multiple actions per recommendation in order Detailed enough For someone to pick up and run with To stand up to audit 35

36 Questions? 36

37 Bibliography and References Harvard uses author and date in text e.g. reference to HSG65 (HSE, 2013) List of references at the end of the paper In alphabetical order of author surname HSE (2013) Managing for Health and Safety, HSG65, third edition HSE Books, London Vancouver uses a number at the end of the sentence to indicate the reference e.g. HSG65 (1) List of references at the end of the paper In number order reflecting order of citation in text (1) HSE (2013) Managing for Health and Safety, HSG65, third edition HSE Books, London Useful website Neilstoolbox.com 37

38 Submission Before set submission date - accompanied by submission form and a completed assignment log sheet Presented in an approved manner (i.e. in a flat, A4, (maximum 23 cm X 31 cm), two-pronged, clearfronted, plastic binder) Front cover and contents page Appropriate choice of font size (min 11pt) and line spacing Recorded delivery Keep a copy of assignment and proof of posting 38

39 Submission 39

40 Questions? 40

41 NEBOSH Diploma Unit D/ Unit ID Questions? 41