NEBOSH PAPER 6

IGC 1 THE MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Section 1

This section contains one question. The marks for each part of the question are shown in brackets. You are
advised to spend approximately half an hour on it.
1. (a) Identify the control measures to reduce the likelihood of human error in the workplace. (8)
(b) Give FOUR reasons why the seriousness of a hazard may not be fully understood by the worker. (4)
(c) Identify ways in which managers can motivate workers to work safely. (8)

Section 2

This section contains ten questions and you are advised to spend approximately 90 minutes on it. The marks for each question or part of a question are shown in brackets.
2. Identify EIGHT possible hazards observed in a risk assessment on a long distance delivery driver. (8)
3. (a) Identify reasons why young workers could be at greater risk of accidents at work. (4)
(b) Outline the control measures that could be taken to minimise risks to young workers. (4)
4 (a) Outline the purpose of the ‘statement of intent’ section of a health and safety policy. (2)
(b) Identify the circumstances that would require a health and safety policy to be reviewed. (6)
5 Outline the actions that should be taken following an accidents at work that caused serious injury to a worker. (8)
6 (a) Identify TWO main purposes of first-aid treatment. (4)
(b) Outline the factors to be considered when making an assessment of first aid requirements in a workplace. (4)
7 Outline the key elements of a health and safety management system. (8)
8. (a) Outline, using an example, the meaning of the term ‘risk’. (3)
(b) Identify the key stages of a risk assessment. (5)
9 Identify reasons why a worker could require additional health and safety during their employment. (8)
10. (a) Outline how accident data can be used to improve health and safety performance within an organisation. (4)
(b) Outline TWO active (proactive) monitoring procedures that could be used to assess an organisation’s health and safety performance. (4)
11. Outline the factors that should be considered when assessing the health and safety competence
of a contractor. (8)

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NEBOSH PAPER 4

Paper IGC 1 THE MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Section 1

This section contains one question. The marks for each part of the question are shown in brackets. You are
advised to spend approximately half an hour on it.
1. (a) An organisation has seen an increase in the number of accidents at work. Give FOUR reasons why this increase in accidents might have occurred. (4)
(b) Explain why workers may not follow the instructions they have been given. (4)
(c) Outline how the organisation might improve its health and safety performance to reduce
accidents. (12)

Section 2

This section contains ten questions and you are advised to spend approximately 90 minutes on it. The marks for each question or part of a question are shown in brackets.
2. Outline when a health and safety policy would require review. (8)
3. Explain how two organisations who share the same workplace can work together to ensure good health and safety standards are achieved. (8)
4 (a) Outline the rights of workers in respect of health and safety at work. (4)
(b) Outline the responsibilities of workers in respect of health and safety. (4)
5 Outline design features which may increase the likelihood of errors and violations occurring in the workplace. (8)
6 (a) Define the term ‘hazard’. (2)
(b) Define the term ‘risk’. (2)
(c) Identify FOUR means of hazard identification that may be used in a workplace. (4)
7 Describe , with the use of workplace examples, the principles of a general ‘hierarchy of control’ for risk reduction. (8)
8. Outline the main features of:
(a) a health and safety inspection; (4)
(b) a health and safety audit. (4)
9 Outline the benefits to an employer of conducting accident investigations. (8)
10. (a) Explain why it is important for an organisation to consult with its workers on health and safety issues. (4)
(b) Describe how the arrangements for consultation with workers may be made more effective. (4)
11. Identify the factors to be considered to ensure the health and safety of persons who are required to work on their own away from the workplace. (8)

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NEBOSH PAPER 3

Paper IGC 1 THE MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Section 1

This section contains one question. The marks for each part of the question are shown in brackets. You are
advised to spend approximately half an hour on it.
1. Following a significant increase in accidents, a health and safety campaign is to be launched within
an organisation to encourage safer working by employees.
(a) Outline how the organisation might ensure that the nature of the campaign is effectively communicated to, and understood by, the employees. (8)
(b) Other than poor communication, describe the organisational factors that could limit the effectiveness of the campaign. (12)

Section 2

This section contains ten questions and you are advised to spend approximately 90 minutes on it. The marks for  each question or part of a question are shown in brackets.
2. Outline reasons for maintaining good standards of health and safety within an organisation.(8)
3. Outline the key areas that should be addressed in the ‘arrangements’ section of a health and safety policy document. (8)
4 (a) Explain why it is important for an organisation to set targets in terms of its health and safety performance. (2)
(b) Outline SIX types of target that an organisation might typically set in relation to health and safety. (6)
5 Employers have a requirement placed upon them under health and safety to involve their employees.
(i) Explain the difference between ‘consulting’ and ‘informing’ (2)
(ii) Outline the health and safety matters on which employers must consult their employees. (6)
6 Outline the main health and safety issues to be included in an induction training programme for new employees. (8)
7 Outline ways in which the health and safety culture of an organisation might be improved (8)
8 With respect to the management of risk within the workplace:
(i) Explain the meaning of the term ‘hierarchy of control’. (2)
(ii) Outline, with examples, the standard hierarchy that should be applied with respect to controlling health and safety risks in the workplace. (6)
9 (a) Explain, using an example, the meaning of the term ‘risk’. (2)
(b) Outline the factors that should be considered when selecting individuals to assist in carrying out risk assessments in the workplace. (6)
10 Outline the immediate and longer term actions that should be taken following a serious injury accident at work. (8)
11 List the written information that is likely to be examined during a health and safety audit. (8)

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NEBOSH PAPER 2

PAPER IGC 2 CONTROL OF INTERNATIONAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS

Section 1

This section contains one question. The marks for each part of the question are shown in brackets. You are
advised to spend approximately half an hour on it.
1. (a) Outline the factors that may affect the risk from manual handling in relation to:
(i) the task; (4)
(ii) the load. (4)
(iii) the individual (4)
(iv) the working environment (4)
(b) Outline a good manual handling technique that could be used when lifting a box
weighing 12.5 kg. (4)

Section 2

This section contains ten questions and you are advised to spend approximately 90 minutes on it. The marks for each question or part of a question are shown in brackets.
2. Outline FOUR types of engineering control that may be used to reduce noise in the workplace,
giving a practical example of EACH. (8)
3. Outline the issues that should be considered by an organisation when developing a system for the safe
collection and disposal of its waste. (8)
4 (a) Outline ways of segregating pedestrians and vehicles in the workplace. (4)
   (b) Outline ways of reducing the risk to pedestrians when segregation is not practicable. (4)
5 Outline a range of checks that should be made to ensure electrical safety in an office environment.(8)
6 (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 disadvantages of a fixed machine guard. (4)
7 Identify the ways in which accidents may be prevented when using portable ladders as a means of access.(8)
8. (a) Define the meaning of the term ‘hazard’. (2)
    (b) Outline the main hazards that may be present during the demolition of a building. (6)
9  (a) Describe the differences between acute and chronic health effects. (4)
    (b) Identify the factors that could affect the level of harm experienced by a worker exposed to a toxic substance. (4)
10 (a) In relation to the classification of fires, give an example of a material(fuel) that falls
     within EACH of the classes A, B, C and D. (4)
     (b) Identify TWO methods of heat transfer AND explain how EACH method contributes to the spread of fire. (4)
11  a) List possible health effects of working outside in extreme heat created by the sun. (4)
     (b) Outline control measures that could be used to minimise the effects of the sun on construction workers. (4)

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NEBOSH PAPER 1

Paper IGC 1 THE MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Section 1

This section contains one question. The marks for each part of the question are shown in brackets. You are
advised to spend approximately half an hour on it.
1. (a) Identify the possible consequences of an accident to:
(i) the injured workers; (3)
(ii) their employer. (3)
(b) Identify the direct and indirect costs to the employer of accidents at work. (8)
(c) Outline the actions an enforcement agency may take following an accident at work. (6)

Section 2

This section contains ten questions and you are advised to spend approximately 90 minutes on it. The marks for each question or part of a question are shown in brackets.
2. Outline how two organisations who share the same workplace can work together to ensure
that good health and safety standards are achieved. (8)
3. Outline what should be considered when undertaking a risk assessment for young persons
who are to be employed in the workplace. (8)
4     (a) Identify THREE types of emergency in the workplace which require the evacuation of workers. (3)
       (b) Explain why it is important to develop workplace procedures for emergency situations.(5)
5 Outline the key elements of a health and safety management system. (8)
6     (a) Give TWO reasons why visitors to a workplace might be at greater risk of injury than workers.(2)
       (b) Identify the precautions to be taken to reduce the risk of injury to visitors to the workplace.(6)
7. Outline the immediate and longer term actions that should be taken following an accident at work that
caused serious injury to a worker. (6)
8. Outline the main features of:
      (a) a health and safety inspection; (4)
      (b) a health and safety audit. (4)
9 List the ways in which a manager could involve workers in the improvement of health and
safety in the workplace. (8)
10. (a) Explain, using an example, the meaning of the term ‘risk’. (4)
      (b) Outline the key steps of a risk assessment. (4)
11. (a) Outline why it is important for an organisation to set health and safety targets. (2)
      (b) Identify health and safety targets that an organisation may set. (6)

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