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]
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