3.4 Summarise the Types of Risks That May Be Involved in Assessment in Own Area of Responsibility
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When carrying out assessments within my own area of responsibility there are number of different types of risks which would need to be taken into consideration. The electrical industry can be one of the dangerous and hazardous working environments; electricity can kill or severely injure people as well as cause damage to property so when carrying out any assessment special consideration should be made to the Health and Safety requirements. There is a number statutory requirements such as the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Electricity Safety, Quality and Continuity Regulations as well as meet these statutory requirement all electrical work should be carrying out in accordance with the number of non-statutory regulations, for example, BS7671-2008 (2011) IET Requirements of Electrical Installations, HSR25 Memorandum of Guidance on the Electricity at Work Regulations and HSE Guidance Note GS38 Electrical test Equipment for use by electricians.
As well as the inherent risks with working with electricity itself, a certain amount risks are associated with the areas in which electrical work is carried out, it can involve carrying out the work at heights off ladders or scaffolding, working in areas which contains hazardous substances such as asbestos and can sometimes involve heavy lifting of equipment, it is therefore imperative the learner is not put under unrealistic and unnecessary stress when assessments are carried out within these environments. As an assessor working within my own field of expertise it is essential that I unsure that I do not expect the learner to product work that is above their current level of competence and knowledge as this could show a potential for be unfair to learner and lead to over assessment. If it impossible for me to present at the assessment for any reason and the evidence is provided by others I will need to be sure the evidence is...
As well as the inherent risks with working with electricity itself, a certain amount risks are associated with the areas in which electrical work is carried out, it can involve carrying out the work at heights off ladders or scaffolding, working in areas which contains hazardous substances such as asbestos and can sometimes involve heavy lifting of equipment, it is therefore imperative the learner is not put under unrealistic and unnecessary stress when assessments are carried out within these environments. As an assessor working within my own field of expertise it is essential that I unsure that I do not expect the learner to product work that is above their current level of competence and knowledge as this could show a potential for be unfair to learner and lead to over assessment. If it impossible for me to present at the assessment for any reason and the evidence is provided by others I will need to be sure the evidence is...