NEBOSH IGC 1 QUESTIONS

A serious accident has occurred. During the investigation it is found that an inspection of the work site had taken place before the accident.

Outline possible reasons why the inspection did not lead to an unsafe situation being corrected. (8)

A worker in a busy kitchen has notified her employer that she is pregnant.

Outline factors that the employer should consider when undertaking a specific risk assessment for this worker. (8)

A machine has leaked hot liquid into a work area. No-one has been injured.

Outline reasons why it is important for an organisation to investigate ‘near miss’ incidents. (8)

Following a significant increase in accidents, a health and safety campaign is to be launched within an organisation to encourage safer working by employees.

(i) Outline how the organisation might ensure that the nature of the campaign is effectively communicated to, and understood by, the employees. (8)

(ii) Other than poor communication, describe the organisational factors that could limit the effectiveness of the campaign. (12)

(a) Give the meaning of the term "perception". (2)

(b) Outline ways in which workers' perceptions of hazards in the workplace might be improved. (6)

Outline factors that should be considered when assessing the health & safety competence of a contractor. (8)

Identify the:

(a) active (proactive); (4)

(b) reactive measures (4)

by which an organization can monitor its health & safety performance.

(a) Identify TWO situations where a permit-to-work system might be considered appropriate. (2)

(b) Outline the key elements of a permit-to-work system. (6)

(a) Outline the purpose of the three main sections of an organisation’s health and safety policy. (6)

(b) Give reasons why the health and safety policy should be signed by the most senior person in an organisation, such as a Managing Director or Chief Executive Officer. (2)

a) List FOUR specific types of injury that could be caused by the incorrect manual handling of loads. (4)

(b) Identify factors in relation to the load that will affect the risk of injury. (4)

Outline the main features of:

(a) A health & safety inspection [4 marks]

(b) A health & safety audit [4 marks]

NEBOSH IGC 2 QUESTIONS - PART 1

Outline the limitations of exposure limits (ELs). (6)

(a) Identify TWO types of asbestos to which workers in the construction industry may be exposed. (2)

(b) Give examples of where workers might find asbestos while undertaking maintenance or refurbishment work on a building. (6)

(a) Identify the health risks associated with exposure to legionella bacteria. (2)

(b) Outline the circumstances that could cause legionella bacteria to be present in a water system. (4)

(c) Identify ways in which persons can be exposed to legionella bacteria. (2)

(a) Outline the principles of the following types of machine guard:

(i) fixed guard (2)
(ii) interlocked guard (2)

(b) Identify TWO advantages and TWO possible disadvantages of a fixed machine guard (4)

(a) Identify FOUR mechanical hazards associated with the use of a pedestal drill. (4)

(b) Outline FOUR control measures to reduce the risk of injury to operators of pedestal drills. (4)

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(a) Give the meaning of the term ‘health surveillance’. (2)

(b) Identify the types of checks that could be included in a health surveillance programme. (6)

(c) Give the meaning of a short term exposure limit (STEL) AND a long term exposure limit (LTEL). (6)

(d) Outline the limitations of exposure limits (ELs). (6)

(a) Identify FOUR factors relating to the individual that might increase the risk of accidents at work. (4)

(b) Give reasons why maintenance operations may pose particular risks to those undertaking them. (4)

(a) Outline the factors that may lead to unacceptable levels of occupational stress amongst employees. (8)

(b) Outline EIGHT factors that may be important in determining the maintenance requirements for an item of work equipment. (8)

(a) Identify THREE control measures to segregate pedestrians and vehicles in the workplace. (3)

(b) Identify measures to reduce the risk to pedestrians when segregation is not practicable. (5)

(a) Identify the hazards associated with the use of a cement mixer. (4)

(b) Outline control measures that can be used to reduce the risks of injury to operators of a cement mixer. (4)

A fitter is employed to lay carpet tiles using a solvent‑based adhesive. In relation to the use of the adhesive in such circumstances:

(i) identify the possible effects on health (4)

(ii) outline the control measures that should be considered. (4)

The construction industry has a high incidence of contact dermatitis.

(a) Identify FOUR substances used in construction that could cause contact dermatitis. (4)

(b) Outline control measures that could be used to reduce the risk of contact dermatitis. (4)

(a) For EACH of the following types of non‑ionising radiation, identify a source and state the possible ill‑health effects on exposed individuals

(i) infrared radiation (2)

(ii) ultraviolet radiation. (2)

(b) Identify the general methods for protecting people against exposure to non‑ionising radiation. (4)

Outline the precautions to protect against electrical contact when:
(i) excavating near underground cables (4)
(ii) working in the vicinity of overhead power lines. (4)