National standard for driver and rider training - Gov.UK

Unit 6.4 – Manage risk to instructor, learner and third partiesElement 6.4.3 - Manage health and safety in the classroom environmentAbout this elementThis element is about those particular health and safety issues that arise when using enclosedpremises for the delivery of any part of the training process, in particular where groups of learnersare involved. It assumes that the risk of violence in the classroom is covered in 6.4.2.Performance standardsYou must be able to1. implement and follow general health andsafety procedures and requirements for thedelivery of services to the public2. implement and follow any specific healthand safety procedures and requirementsthat apply in the buildings you are using3. make sure that learners understand theoperation of health and safety andemergency procedures that apply in anyenclosed premises you are using4. in the event of an emergency, carry outyour responsibilities as set out in yourorganisation’s policy and procedures5. report details of any actual or potentialhealth and safety risks that arise, in line withyour organisation’s policy and proceduresKnowledge and understanding requirementsYou must know and understanda) the extent and limits of your responsibilityfor learners as set out in the relevant Healthand Safety at Work legislationb) the application of health and safetyregulations in any enclosed premisesc) the content of your organisation’s healthand safety policy and procedures and howthey apply to your role and responsibilitiesd) the operation of fire alarm and emergencyevacuation procedurese) the importance of remaining alert to healthand safety issues at all timesf) the importance of demonstrating consistentattitudes and behaviours in themanagement of health and safety risks sothat messages being given in the overalllearning programme are not underminedNational standard for driver andrider training25 of 33www.gov.uk/dsa