Equal Opportunities

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Ref No. 2Types of Discrimination

Q: Do you know what is meant by equal opportunities?A: Appreciating peoples’ differences.A: To maintain equality of opportunity regardless of colour, beliefs,

religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex/gender, marital status, disability, sexuality, gender reassignment and trans or social status.

A: Treating everyone fairly.

Q: Who is the equal opportunities representative at Bradford CollegeA: Sophia Din

Q: Who would you speak to if you had a question regarding equal opportunities?

A: The trainer or assessor or the equal opportunities representative.

Ref No. 1Safeguarding

Q: What is cyber bullying?A: Bullying someone over the internet. E.g. nasty emails or messages on Facebook.

Q: Who is the designated person for safeguarding at Bradford College?

A: Name of Safeguarding Officer.

Q: Who is the responsible person for safeguarding at Bradford College?

A: Name of Safeguarding Officer.

Q: What do you think a disability is?A: Disability is a condition, which significantly affects a person’s ability to

undertake normal day-to-day tasks.

Ref No. 3Types of Discrimination

Q: Have you ever witnessed any type of harassment?A: Open Answer, discussion

Q: Who would find racist or sexist remarks offensive?A: Anybody. If a racist comment is made to a white person, a black or an

Asian person, they may be offended. The person may be related to or in a relationship with a person of different race.

Ref No. 4Types of Discrimination

Q: Can you name three protected characteristics from the Equality Act 2010?

A: Age, Disability, Sex/Gender, Gender Reassignment & Trans, Marriage & Civil Partnership, Pregnancy, Maternity & Paternity, Race &

Ethnicity, Religion & Belief, Sexual Orientation.

Q: Can you name two types of discrimination?A: Direct Discrimination, Indirect Discrimination, Harassment, Victimisation, Discrimination by Association, Perceptive Discrimination, Positive Action.

Q: Can you name three types of disabilities?A: Physical, such as needing a wheelchair, having a missing limb etc.

Mental, such as having a mental illness or learning difficulty.Sensory, such as being deaf or blind.

Ref No. 6Types of Discrimination

Q: What is Direct Discrimination?A: Less favourable treatment because of a protected characteristic (e.g.

because someone has a disability).

Q: What is Indirect Discrimination?A: When there are provisions, criteria or practices in place that have a

discriminatory effect on people with a specific characteristic.

Q: What is Harassment?A: Unwanted conduct which has the purpose or effect of violating a

person’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment.

Q: What is Victimisation?A: The process of treating someone less favourably because they have

complained or been involved in a complaint about discrimination.

Ref No. 5Types of Discrimination

Q: Is dyslexia a disability?A: Yes. Some people in top management positions are dyslexic. Dyslexia

does not affect intelligence. People who are dyslexic think clearly and know what they want to write. The only difficulty they may have is putting the word down on paper. It is a company’s responsibility to support staff with dyslexia.

Ref No. 7Types of Discrimination

Q: What is Discrimination by Association?A: Discrimination against a person because they have an ‘association’

with someone with a particular protected characteristic. This already applies to race religion or belief, and sexual orientation and now covers age, disability, gender reassignment and sex.

Q: What is Perceptive Discrimination?A: Where the discriminating party thinks a person possesses that characteristic, even if they do not in fact do so. An example often cited is that of perceived sexuality of a person.

Ref No. 8Types of Discrimination

Q: What is positive action?A: Employers are able to take action to remove barriers that might

prevent certain people being employed by, or progressing within their organisation.

Q: What is Trans Gender?A: Trans (or Transgender) is an umbrella term used by people whose

gender identity and/or gender expression differs from their birth sex. The term can include, but is not limited to, transsexual people and others who are defined as gender-variant.

Ref No. 10Assessment Procedure/Appeals

Q: Who is the equal opportunities representative at Bradford College?A: Sophia Din

Q: Who would you speak to if you had a question regarding equal opportunities?

A: The trainer or assessor or the equal opportunities representative.

Q: What would you do if you were being harassed by one of your colleagues at work?

A: Speak to the manager or supervisor in charge. It is their legal responsibility to investigate the complaint, or tutor.

Ref No. 9Types of Discrimination

Q: Is it against the law to discriminate against people who have undergone a sex change?

A: Yes, Gender Reassignment is a protected characteristic.

Q: What is Discrimination?A: Being treated unfairly or given fever opportunities.

Q: What is Harassment?A: Unwelcome or unwanted behaviour, which someone could find stressful intimidating or offensive. It can take many forms.

Q: Name 3 religions?A: Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism, Buddhism, Christianity.

Q: What is Stereotyping?A: Making assumptions on someone based on their appearance.

Ref No. 11Assessment Procedure / Appeals

Q: What would you do if your manager was harassing you?A: Seek advice from your trainer or assessor or the equal opportunities

representative at Bradford College.

Q: What is a grievance procedure?A: A procedure that is followed when a complaint has been made against

someone. It is designed to resolve the problem and every organisation should have one.

Ref No. 12Assessment Procedure / Appeals

Q: Who could you speak to if you did not agree with an assessment decision?

A: Stage 1: In writing to your assessor.Stage 2

Q: What is a grievance procedure?A: A procedure that is followed when a complaint has been made against

someone. It is designed to resolve the problem and every organisation should have one.

Ref No. 14Scenarios

Q: Is it sexual harassment if I ask one of my Colleagues for a date?A: No, it's still okay to fancy someone at work. The important factor is

that if the behaviour is not reciprocated you must respect other people's wishes. Some companies also do not appreciate relationships at work as this could create future conflict of interest.

Q: Is sexual harassment just males harassing females?A: No, although most cases of harassment are by men towards women

(normally because men tend to be in a position of power), women can and do harass men. Same sex harassment also happens.

 Q: What do you think may be the maximum amount of compensation payable is for the harassment of an individual?A: There is no set figure. Perpetrators may have to pay unlimited compensation.

Ref No. 13Legislation

Q Are you protected by law against harassment?A: Yes, sexual and racial harassment is unlawful under the protected

characteristics of Sex and Race in the Equality Act 2010.

Q: Does an employer have to employ someone with a disability?A: Not necessarily. It would not be unlawful to require a train driver to

have good eyesight. If it is possible to make an adjustment to premises or working conditions to meet the needs of a disabled person, which would allow him or her to do the job, then the employer would be expected to do so.

Q: Is it against the law for an employer to reserve a job application for a particular sex or race?

A: No. There are circumstances where it is acceptable for single sex or single race requests to be made by an employer; such as, a female worker in a woman's refuge centre or a male care worker in a home for men.

Ref No. 15Scenarios

Q: Do you feel it is as easy for males to complain about harassment as it is for women?

A: No, men face a greater difficulty complaining about harassment than women.

Q: If a female was not allowed to perform a role at work because it was a 'dirty' job or involved heavy lifting, do you think this would be acceptable?

A: No, this is direct discrimination. The discrimination may not be intentional; but both males and females lose opportunities in work because of stereotyping of gender roles.

Health & Safety

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Ref No. 2Accidents

Q: What should you do if you have an accident?A: Report it to your manager and assessor then write in the accident

book.

Q: Who do you report accidents to?A: Manager/Supervisor.

Q: Where is your accident book situated?A: Open answer.

Ref No. 1General

Q: List 3 benefits of good Health & Safety?A: A Happier workforce, less sick leave, good reputation.Q: What is a risk assessment?A: A document to monitor risks and hazards in the workplace.Q: Name 3 potential health and safety hazards at your place of

work?A: Spillages, trailing wires, obstructions, slippery surfaces etc.Q: Who is responsible for health and safety at your place of work?A: ManagerQ: Where are the completed risk assessments kept at your place of

work?A: (open answer)Q: Name 2 things you can do to ensure good health and safety at

work?A: Follow legislation and monitor hazards.

Ref No. 3First Aid

Q: Where is your first aid box situated?A: (open answer)

Q: Who is your first aider?A: (open answer) 

Q: Name 5 items that should be in a first aid box.A: Plasters, bandages, safety pins, anti-bacterial wipes, eye-pads. 

Q: Who are the appointed first aiders at Bradford College.A: Sid Office Staff, Security. Additional First Aiders listed in SID Office.

Ref No. 4Fire

Q: Fire extinguishers are red with a coloured patch to determine the type, which colour represents to following?

A: Water (Red), CO2 (Black), Powder (Blue), Foam (Cream)

Q: Name the 3 parts of the 'Fire Triangle' – three elements that are needed to cause a fire.

A: Oxygen, Fuel and Heat / Ignition

Q: What is your fire evacuation route at work?A: (Open Answer) 

Q: Where do you assemble after evacuation?A: (Open Answer) 

Q: Who can use a fire extinguisher?A: Anyone.

Ref No. 6Electricity

Q: What should you do before using electrical equipment?A: Check for faults.

Q: What should you do if you found a fraying electrical wire?A: Remove the item from it's power source, label it faulty to ensure no-

one will use it and report to a manager.

Ref No. 5Manual Handling

Q: What are your responsibilities under the 'Manual Handling Operation' regulations?A: To ensure that you do not risk injury by lifting objects in an inappropriate way. 

Q: What would you do if the item was too heavy to lift (over 20kgs)?A: Ask someone for help or use manual handling equipment that you are

trained in. 

Q: How should you lift a heavy object (under 20kgs)?A: Bend your knees and keep your back straight.

Ref No. 7General

Q: What should you do before using a piece of equipment that you have not been trained to use?

A: Read the manufacturer's instructions and ask your manager for instruction.

Q: What are your responsibilities under the Health & Safety at Work act?

A: Taking reasonable care for your own Health & Safety and for others who may be affected by what you do or don't do.

A: Learn how to work safely and adhere to regulations at work.A: Use all equipment and protective equipment provided correctly.A: Report things that are dangerous, damaged or faulty.A: Never play practical jokes.A: Only use tools, machinery or substances after you have been trained

and given permission to do so.

Ref No. 8Workplace

Q: What colour are the fire exit signs?A: Green

Q: Give three examples of PPE?A: Apron, gloves, barrier cream.A: Hard-hat, safety shoes, goggles, gloves, overalls, reflective jackets,

ear defenders etc. 

Q: When should you wear PPE?A: When handling hazardous substances.A: When directed by a label, data sheet, safety sign or your supervisor. 

Q: Name three things an employer must do to provide a safe and health workplace.

A: Undertake risk assessments, offer training to staff and monitor regularly.

Ref No. 10Health & Safety

Q: What does PPE Stand for?A: Personal Protective EquipmentQ: What does RIDDOR stand for?A: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences RegulationsQ: After how many days should an injury be reported to RIDDOR if

the employee is unable to return to work?A: As of 6th April 2013 it has increased to over seven days incapacitation

from three days.Q: What are your responsibilities under the Electricity at Work Act?A: Remove, label and report any electrical equipment which is faulty.Q: What does HASAWA stand for?A: Health & Safety At Work Act.Q: What is dermatitis?A: An inflammation of the Dermis.

Ref No. 9Legislation

Q: What does COSHH stand for?A: Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.Q: What are your responsibilities under COSHH?A: Store, handle, use and dispose of products or chemicals in accordance with Manufacturers instructions.Q: Name 3 products under COSHH.A: Hairspray, bleach, peroxide, gel, shampoo, conditioner, mousse, wax

Bleach, glue, photocopier toner, polish, other cleaning substances, dust, fumes etc.

Q: What are your responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974?

A: Keep colleagues, yourself and clients safe and healthy by following the regulations.

Q: What powers do HSE Inspectors have if a company breaks Health and Safety Legislation?

A: They could close you down.