THE NATIONAL EXAMINATION BOARD IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

PAPER 1: MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY [DATE] 2 hours, 0930 to 1130 Answer both Section 1 and Section 2. Answer ALL questions. The maximum marks for each question, or part of a question, are shown in brackets. Start the answer to each question on the correspondingly numbered page of the answer book. Answers may be illustrated by sketches where appropriate. This question paper must be returned to the invigilator after the examination.

SECTION 1 You are advised to spend about half an hour on this section, which contains ONE question.

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.

(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)

SECTION 2 You are advised to spend about one and a half hours on this section, which contains TEN questions.

2 Outline reasons for maintaining good standards of health and safety within an

organisation. (8)

3 (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)

4 Outline the key areas that should be addressed in the ‘arrangements’ section of a health and safety policy document. (8)

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)

THE NATIONAL EXAMINATION BOARD IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PAPER 2: CONTROL OF INTERNATIONAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS [DATE] 2 hours, 1400 to 1600 Answer both Section 1 and Section 2. Answer ALL questions. The maximum marks for each question, or part of a question, are shown in brackets. Start the answer to each question on the correspondingly numbered page of the answer book. Answers may be illustrated by sketches where appropriate. This question paper must be returned to the invigilator after the examination.

SECTION 1 You are advised to spend about half an hour on this section, which contains ONE question.

1 A large item of process machinery is to be cleaned manually with a flammable

solvent before being partially dismantled for repair. (i) Identify FOUR possible health effects from exposure to the solvent (4) (ii) Outline the safety precautions that should be taken when using

flammable solvents. (8)

(iii) Outline further precautions that might be needed in order to ensure the health and safety of those carrying out the maintenance work. (8)

SECTION 2 You are advised to spend about one and a half hours on this section, which contains TEN questions. 2 Outline the precautions that might be needed to ensure the safety of pedestrians in vehicle manoeuvring areas. (8) 3 (a) Identify the types of hazard that may cause slips or trips at work. (4)

(b) Outline how slip and trip hazards in the workplace might be controlled. (4)

4 (a) List FOUR specific types of injury that may be caused by the incorrect manual handling of loads. (4) (b) Outline the factors in relation to the load that will affect the risk of injury. (4)

5 Outline the precautions that should be taken when using mobile cranes. (8)

6 Outline the FOUR main categories of guards and safeguarding devices that may be used to minimise the risk of contact with dangerous parts of machinery. (8)

7 A worker uses a hand-held electric drill regularly in the course of their work. (i) Outline the checks that should be made to ensure the electrical safety of

the drill. (4) (ii) Other than electricity, identify FOUR hazards associated with the

use of the drill. (4)

8 (a) Outline the effects on the human body from a severe electric shock. (4) (b) Describe how earthing can reduce the risk of receiving an electric shock. (4)

9 Outline FOUR common causes of fires in the workplace. (8) 10 (a) Define the term ‘acute health effect’. (2)

(b) An airborne corrosive chemical contaminant has been released into the atmosphere of a workplace. (i) Give an example of a corrosive chemical. (1) (ii) Describe the typical health effects resulting from exposure to this

contaminant. (4) (c) State a suitable environmental monitoring method for a corrosive airborne

compound. (1)

11 List the health effects associated with: (i) Ionising radiation. (4) (ii) Non-ionising radiation. (4)

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