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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