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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