Assessment
Task 1 of 2 – Report – Assessment Criteria 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 Instructions:
Evaluate the organisation’s compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations against national and international standards.
The following must be included:
- An evaluation statutory and regulatory obligations applicable to an organisation.
- An evaluation of workplace health and safety requirements relating to input / output of products, services, contractors, visitors, equipment, goods, materials, and other activities of the organisation.
- A detailed description of the challenges to maintain compliance with health and safety regulations unique to the organisation.
- An outline of the role of the international Labour Organisation (ILO).
- An explanation of how internal conventions can be used to set health and Safety legislation and legislative frameworks.
- An evaluation of the benefits and limitations of national legislation in securing organisational health and safety standards.
- An evaluation of the effectiveness of a range of national and international health and safety bodies to secure health and safety standards.
- An explanation of the purpose and principles of enforcement, of health and safety legislation and regulations.
- A review of the effectiveness of health and safety of arrange of safety audit techniques against national and international standards
Delivery and Submission:
- Report in Word format
- Word count: 2500 words
- Learners are expected to adhere to the word count, provided as a range within the question text.
Referencing:
- You should use and cite a range of academic and reliable sources.
- A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the work.
Task 2 of 2 – Report – Assessment Criteria 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 Instructions:
Review the organisation’s understanding of industry and community roles in influencing and promoting positive health and safety at local and national levels.
The following must be included:
- An outline of the role of professional and employer bodies, trade associations, media and community group and organisational partnerships in influencing and promoting health and safety standards.
- An outline of the ethical and social responsibilities of organisations to develop high standards, of health and safety.
- An assessment of the role of corporate governance and self-regulation in supporting continual improvements of organisational health and safety standards within the organisation.
Delivery and Submission:
- Report in Word format
- Word count: 1500 words
- Learners are expected to adhere to the word count, provided as a range within the question text.
Referencing:
- You should use and cite a range of academic and reliable sources.
- A comprehensive Harvard style reference list must be included at the end of the work.
Indicative reading list
Almond, P. and Esbester, M. (2016) ‘The changing legitimacy of health and safety, 1960– 2015: understanding the past, preparing for the future’, Policy and Practice in Health and Safety, 14(1), pp. 81–96. doi: 10.1080/14773996.2016.1231868.
Hughes, P. and Ferrett, E. (2016) International health and safety at work: for the NEBOSH international general certificate in occupational health and safety. Third edition. Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY: Routledge.
Johnstone, R. (2003) ‘Safety, courts and crime: occupational safety and health prosecutions in the magistrates’ courts’, Policy and Practice in Health and Safety, 1(1), pp. 105–127. doi: 10.1080/14774003.2003.11667632.
Lippel, K. and Bittle, S. (2013) ‘What can we Learn from National and International Comparisons of Corporate Criminal Liability?’, Policy and Practice in Health and Safety, 11(2), pp. 91–98. doi: 10.1080/14774003.2013.11667792.
Underhill, E. and Quinlan, M. (2011) ‘Beyond statutory enforcement — alternative approaches to improving OSH in the temporary agency sector’, Policy and Practice in Health and Safety, 9(2), pp. 109–131. doi: 10.1080/14774003.2011.11667764.
Waterson, P. and Dingwall, R. (2016) ‘Health and safety in a changing world’, Policy and Practice in Health and Safety, 14(1), pp. 1–6. doi: 10.1080/14773996.2016.1238065.
Sample Answer
Outline the role of the International Labour Organisation (ILO)
Evaluate the organisation’s compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations against national and international standards
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) is a specialised agency of the United Nations, established in 1919, with a primary mission to promote social justice, internationally recognised human and labour rights, and decent working conditions. The ILO seeks to foster peace and fairness in the workplace by setting standards, developing policies, and devising programmes that ensure fair work practices worldwide. It brings together governments, employers, and workers to shape labour policies based on its unique tripartite structure.