Unit IGC3 – Practical Assessment Preparation | 5

IGC3: International Health and Safety Practi

cal ApplicationDon’tsDon’t waste time making trivialobservations; they will not gain

you anyextra marks.Don’t include the same type ofobservation repeatedly; try to cover awide range

of different hazards.Don’t lose track of the time; it is crucial you get all the way around the inspectionarea so

you don’t miss anythingimportant.Don’t make hundreds of observations; you do not have time and it is better toensure you have

enough detail in fewerobservations.Don’t make every observation highpriority, some will not be urgent.

Don’t recommend only one action forevery hazard; there will likely be short andlong term suggestions you could make.

Don’t recommend every action is carriedout immediately; this isn’t practical andbeing able to differentiate between highand low priority

hazards is an essentialskill.Don’t endanger yourself.Don’t talk to other candidates.

Useful Advice for the WorkplaceInspectionDos

Do take a watch so you can manage yourtime effectively.Do take a clipboard.

Do note down the finish time so you don’trun out of time.Do look around before you begin to ensure you

don’t miss any general hazards.Do pace yourself.Do use all your senses.

Do look for the simple stuff.Do look over, under, inside and behindobjects and equipment in the workplace.

Do note down the well controlled hazards aswell as the badly controlled ones.Do identify realistic timescales.

Do remember it’s about quality, not justquantity.Do number each observation to help youidentify

them in your report.Do make a conscious effort to prioritise.

Do make several recommendations for mostissues.Do write enough detail for each observation.

Do look after yourself; workplaces can bedangerous environments for people who are