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)