UNIT 2 Contribute to the safety and security of people and property

Element 2.1 Contribute to the maintenance of health and safety at work
Element 2.2 Contribute to the security of self, colleagues and others
Element 2.3 Contribute to the security of property
Element 2.4 Contribute to the security of information

About this Unit

This Unit covers the important competences required to maintain the health, safety and security of self, other people and property. You are expected to adhere to the standards set out in this unit at all times during your work, whether you are in an office or at a property.

Element 1 describes the activities involved in contributing to the maintenance of health and safety at work. You must identify the risks associated with your work, and ensure that your conduct does not endanger yourself or others. You are expected to know, and work in accordance with, the provisions of relevant legislation (e.g. Health and Safety at Work Act) and any relevant workplace policies.

Element 2 requires that you take steps to maintain the security of self and other people. You must identify the potential security risks posed by work in various locations, and comply with the security procedures and guidelines aimed at protecting yourself and others. You are expected to react immediately to any unexpected circumstances, and take emergency action when required.

Element 3 covers the security of property, and applies both to your offices and to property inspected by you. You must identify the risks to property, and comply with the relevant procedures and guidelines for protecting property. In addition, you must keep personal belongings, valuables, monies, and keys secured in appropriate locations.

Element 4 requires that you contribute to the security of information. This entails identifying the potential risks to information, maintaining the confidentiality of seller and organisation information, and recording and disposing of information correctly. This always applies to information about sellers and also, where relevant, to any organisation for whom you may work, either directly as an employee or as a sub-contractor.