The assignment report should start with an executive summary of no more than one side of A4, which should summarise the whole report, with a brief description of the workplace and the main conclusions...

The assignment report should start with an executive summary of no more than one side of A4, which should summarise the whole report, with a brief description of the workplace and the main conclusions and recommendations for measures to control the risks to health from the hazard identified. From the summary alone someone familiar with occupational health issues should be able to envisage the workplace and its activities, understand the hazards described and appreciate the costs and benefits of the control measures proposed.
Part 2 – Description of the Workplace and Activities
Bear in mind that the examiner will not be familiar with your particular workplace or with the activities involved.  Give a clear description of both the workplace and the activities, together with sufficient relevant background information to allow the examiner to understand the occupational health issues in context.
At the same time you should avoid the temptation to describe every aspect of the company or organisation. Focus your description on the aspects of the workplace and the activities that are relevant to the assignment.
Part 3 – Identification of an Occupational Health Hazard
Give a brief description of a range of occupational health hazards relevant to your workplace and to the activities described in Part 2.  Then present a justification for your selection of the one hazard on which the assignment is based.
Part 4 – Background Research
Describe your findings from researching the hazard you have selected for study, including its history, its potential health effects, legislation, regulatory requirements and employers’ responsibilities in respect of the hazard. You must include reference to all sources, printed or electronic.