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IGC 1

An enforcement officer has visited an organisation and has found that a number of work activities have not had risk assessments
completed.
(a) Describe actions that the enforcement officer could take. (4)
(b) Outline key stages of a risk assessment AND identify issues thatwould need to be considered at EACH stage. (10)
(c) Explain criteria that could be used to prioritise any action required as a result of the completed risk assessment. (6)

Identify work-related illnesses that are reportable under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations
(RIDDOR) 2013. (4)
(b) Outline reasons why employers should keep records of occupational ill-health among employees. (4)

Outline job factors that could lead to poor health and safety behaviour in the workplace. (8)
(a) Outline functions of a permit-to-work form. (2)
(b) Outline key elements of a permit-to-work system. (6)
Identify information that could be used to review an organisations health and safety performance. (8)
(a) Outline legal requirements placed on employers to have a written health and safety policy. (2)
(b) Outline circumstances that may require a health and safety policy to be revised. (6)
(a) Identify work activities that may present a particular risk to pregnant women at work AND give an example of EACH type of
activity. (6)
(b) Outline actions that an employer may take when a risk to a new or expectant mother cannot be avoided. (2)
Outline the purpose and legal status of: (a) health and safety regulations; (4) (b) Health and Safety Executive (HSE) approved codes
of practice (ACOPs) (4)
AND give an example in EACH case.
When carrying out a health and safety inspection of a workplace:
(a) outline the benefits of using a checklist; (4) (b) outline the limitations of using a checklist. (4)
Explain why it is important to use a variety of methods to communicate health and safety information in the workplace. (8)
(a) Outline employee duties under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. (2)
(b) Outline employee responsibilities that should be included in the organisation section of a health and safety policy (6)
A fire has occurred at a workplace and a worker has been badly injured
(a) Outline the process for investigating the accident (10)
(b) Outline why the investigation report needs to be submitted to senior management. (5)
(c) In addition to senior managers, identify who may need to know the outcome of the investigation. (5)
Outline the key elements of a health and safety management system. (8)
(a) (i) Give the meaning of the term hazard. (2)
(ii) Give the meaning of the term risk. (2)
(b) Identify means of hazard identification that may be used in the workplace. (4)
Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of an employer. (6)
(b) Identify actions that an enforcement agency could take if it finds that an employer is not meeting his / her responsibilities. (2)
Identify precautions that could be taken to help ensure the health and safety of visitors to a workplace. (8)
A university has a security worker who works alone when all staff and students have left.
Outline what needs to be considered in order to reduce the health and safety risks to this lone worker. (8)
Outline potential barriers to achieving good standards of health and safety.8
(a) Give the meaning of the term permit-to-work. (2)
(b) Identify THREE types of activity that may require a permit-towork AND give the reasons why in EACH case. (6)
Explain the difference between consulting and informing workers of health and safety issues. (2)
(b) Outline factors that may determine the effectiveness of a health and safety committee. (6)
Identify documentation that is likely to be inspected in a health and safety audit. (8)
(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 could set. (6)
Give the meaning of the term hazard AND givean example of a workplace hazard. (3)
(b) Give the meaning of the term risk AND givean example of a workplace risk. (3)
(c) Outline the key stages of the risk assessment process, identifyingthe issues that would need to be considered at EACHstage. (10)
(d) Outline the criteria which must be met for the assessment to be suitable and sufficient. (4)
Outline the purpose of the three main sections of an organisations health and safety policy. (6)

(b) Give reasons why the health and safety policy should be signed by the most senior person in an organisation, such as a Managing
Director or Chief Executive Officer. (2)
Identify: (a) FOUR active(proactive); (4) (b) FOUR reactive (4)
means by which an organisation can monitor its health and safety performance.
Give the meaning of the termhierarchy of control. (2)
(b) Outline, with examples, the general hierarchy that should be applied with respect to controlling health and safety risks in the
workplace. (6)
Outline ways in which an organisation could encourage workers to be involved in setting and maintaining high standards of health and
safety. (8)
An organisation is introducing a new work activity that requires a safe system of
work. Outline:
(a) why it is important to involve workers in the development of a safe system of work; (4)
(b) why it is important for safe systems of work to have written procedures. (4)
A machine has leaked hot liquid into a work area. No-one has been injured.
Outline reasons why it is important for an organisation to investigate near miss incidents. (8)
Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of employers. (6)
(b) Identify actions an enforcement authority might take if it finds that an employer is not meeting its responsibilities. (2)
Outline reasons why an organisation should review its health and safety performance. (8)
Identify possible costs to an organisation following an accident in the workplace. (8)
Give the meaning of the termperception. (2)
(b) Outline ways in which workers perceptions of hazards in the workplace might be improved. (6)
Identify costs that may organization incur due to inadequate standards of health and safety
(a)
Uninsured cost that are required to be incurred
(4)
(b)
Outline purpose of statement of intent of H& S policy
(2)
(c)
Outline General content of three sections of H&S Policy
(6)
d)
Why H& S Policy should be signed by senior most person in an organization (2)
e) Explain means of communicating results of H& S Audit and review of H& S review of health and safety performance
f)
Identify reasons why verbal instructions may not be clear in a workplace (6)
g)
Meaning of the term risk and hazard (4)
h)
Active & Reactive monitoring
(8)
i)
factors affecting suitable and sufficient in risk assessment (6)
j)
Why PPE should be considered after other control measures (8)
k)
Hazards to lone workers (8)
l)
Type of emergencies requiring (4)
m)
Reasons why workers might not report accidents at work (6)
n)
Identify the precaution that to be taken to ensure safety of Visitors in an organization (8)
o) Identify factors affecting H&S behavior of the worker
With respect to undertaking general risk assessment within a workplace
(a)
Outline the key stages of the risk assessment process
(10)
(b)
Explain the criteria which must be met for the assessment to be Suitable and Sufficient. (4
(c)
Outline factors that the employer should take into account when selecting individual to assist in carrying out required risk
assessment.
(6)
Outline why it is important for an organization to set health and safety targets (2)
(b)
Identify health and safety targets that an organization could set
(6)
Identify possible influences on an organizations health and safety standards
(8)
Contractors carrying out a major building project for an organization. Outline how this organization could reduce risk to contractors
before the start and during the building project (8)
An organization has been found to have inadequate standards of workplace health and safety. Identify the cost that the organization may
incur as a result.
(8)
(a)Give the meaning of the term Permit-to-Work.
(2)
(b)Identify THREE types of work that may require a Permit-to-Work and give the reasons why in each case.(6)
Explain how accident data can be used to improve health and safety performance within an organization.(4)
(b)Explain TWO active (proactive) monitoring methods that can be used when assessing an organizations health and safety performance.
Outline initial actions that should be taken following a major injury accident at work (8)

An organization has had an increase in the number of manual handling accidents and associated ill-health. Identify sources of
information that may be available to help reduce the risk to workers.
(8)
Outline, with example, the general hierarchy that should be applied in order to control health and safety risk in the workplace.(8)
Identify EIGHT health and safety hazards relevant to the role of a long distance delivery driver. (8)
(a)Give the meaning of the term Safe system of work
(2)
(b)Identify the sources of information that could be consulted when developing a safe system of work (8)
(c)Identify the information that should be given to workers in a training session on safe system of work.(10)
Identify the information that should be included in an accident investigation report (8)
Identify Eight health and safety hazards relevant to the role of a long distance driver (8)
a) Give Two reasons why visitors to a workplace might be greater risk of injury than workers
b) Identify precautions that could be taken to reduce the risk of injury to visitors to a Workplace
Outline the responsibilities of employers towards workers in respect of health and safety at work
Outline the responsibilities of workers in respect of health and safety
(4)
Outline the issues that are usually included in the arrangements section of a health and safety policy (8)
Give reasons why a verbal instruction may not be clearly understood by a worker (8)
Identify a) Four active (proactive) (4)b)Fourreactive
Means by which an organization can monitor its health and safety performance
(a)
Identify the key stages of a work place risk assessment
(5)
(b)
Outline three reasons for reviewing a risk assessment
(3)
Identify possible costs to an organization following an accident in the work place (8)
Outline, with example , the general hierarchy that should be applied in order to control health and safety risks in the work place.(8)
An independent audit of an organisation hasconcluded that employees have received insufficient health and safety training.
(i) Describe the factors that should be considered when developing an extensive programme of health and safety training within the
organisation (12)
(ii) Outline the various measures that might be used to assess the effectiveness of such training. (4)
(Hi) Give FOUR reasons why it is important for an employer to keep a record of the training provided to each employee (4)
Outline the factors to consider when assessing the risks to a long distance delivery driver. (8)
(a) Explain the meaning of the term 'safe system of work' (2)
(b) Describe the enforcement action that could be taken by an enforcing authority when a safe system of work has not been implemented
In relation to the Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996:
(i) outline FOUR types of information that an employer is NOT obliged to disclose to a representative of employee safety (4)
(ii) outline the types of facility that an employer may need to provide to representatives of employee safety.(4)
Outline FOUR advantages and FOUR disadvantages of using 'propaganda' posters to communicate health and safety information to the
workforce (8)
(a) Outline the main functions of: (i) criminal law (2) (ii) civil law (2)
(b) Explain the principal differences between common law and statute law. (4)
Outline the personal factors that might place an individual at a greater risk of harm while at work. (8)
(a) Outline the requirements of section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 in relation to an
employer's duty to prepare a health and safety policy. (2)
(b) Identify the purposes of EACH of the following sections of a health and safety policy document:
(i) 'statement of intent' (2) (ii) 'organisation' (2) (iii)'arrangements'. (2)
Outline the possible effects on health and safety of poor standards of housekeeping in the workplace. (8)
(a) Identify FOUR types of emergency procedure that an organisation might need to have in place (4)
(b) Explain why visitors to a workplace should be informed of the emergency procedures.(4)
Replacement or repair of damaged plant and equipment is a cost that an organisation may face following a workplace accident.
List EIGHT other possible costs to the organisation following a workplace accident. (8)
An organisation has introduced a new work process for which a risk assessment is required under regulation 3 of the Management of
Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
(i}Outline the steps that should be used in carrying out the risk assessment, identifying the issues that would need to be considered at
EACH stage.(8)
(ii)Explain the criteria that must be met for the assessment to be deemed `suitable and sufficient'. (4)
(iii)Identify the various circumstances that might require a review of the risk assessment. (8)
Outline a procedure designed to ensure the health and safety of visitors to work premises
(a) Explain the meaning of the term 'competent person'_ (2)

(b) Outline the organisational factors that may cause a person to work unsafely even though they are competent. (6)
Name and describe FOUR classes of safety sign prescribed by the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996(8)
(a) Explain the purpose of the `statement of intent' section of a health and safety policy. (2)
(b) Outline the circumstances that would require a health and safety policy to be reviewed. (6)
Explain, giving an example in EACH case, the circumstances under which a health and safety inspector may serve- N an improvement notice (3) (ii) a prohibition notice. (3)
(b) State the effect on EACH type of enforcement notice of appealing against it (2)
Outline the specific factors that should be considered when assessing the risks to employees working on night shifts. (8)
In relation to the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977, outline. the rights and functions of a trade union-appointed safety representative (6)
(ii) the facilities that an employer may need to provide to safety representatives. (2)
Explain the differences between HSC Approved Codes of Practice and HSE guidance, giving an example of EACH. (8)
Outline FOUR duties of EACH of the following persons under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994:
(i) the planning supervisor (4) (ii) the principal contractor. (4)
Identify EIGHT sources of information that might usefully be consulted when developing a safe system of work.
An accident has been attributed to the failure of an employer to implement an appropriate permit-to-work system.
(i} Identify the key elements of a permit-to-work system. (6)
(ii) Outline FOUR types of work situation that might require a permit to-work system, giving reasons in EACH case for the
requirement. (8)
(iii) Describe the actions that an enforcing authority could take in this situation. (6)
Name and describe FOUR classes of safety sign prescribed by the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. (8)
(a) Explain how accident data can be used to improve health and safety performance within an organisation. (4)
(b) Outline TWO proactive monitoring methods that can be used when assessing an organisation's health and safety performance. (4)
Outline the duties placed on employees by:
(i) the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (4)
(ii) the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. (4)
Outline the factors that will determine the level of supervision that a new employee should receive during their initial period of
employment within an organisation.
(a) In relation to employee involvement in health and safety, explain the differences between 'informing' and `consufting'. (2)
(b) Outline the health and safety matters on which employers must consult their employees under the Health and Safety (Consultation
with Employees) Regulations 1996_ (6)
Outline, giving an example of EACH, the differences between health and safety regulations and HSC approved codes of practice.
(a) Identify TWO ill-health conditions that are reportable under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences
Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995_ (2)
(b) Outline reasons why employers should keep records of occupational ill-health amongst employees. (6)
Outline the measures an employer might consider to minimise the risk of violence against employees. (8)
(a) Explain the meaning of the term `motivation' (2)
(b) Other than lack of motivation, outline SIX reasons why employees may fail to comply withsafety procedures at work. (6)
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
Outline ways of reducing the likelihood of human error in the workplace. (8)
(b) Give FOURreasons why the seriousness of a hazard may be underestimated by someone exposed to it. (4)
(c) Outlineways in which managers can motivate employees to work safely. (8)
Outlinethe factors that may increase risks to pregnant employees in the workplace. (8)
Explain the health and safety benefits of restricting smoking in the workplace. (4)
(b) Outlinethe ways in which an organisation could implement an effective no-smoking policy. (4)
Outlinethe reasons why an organisation should monitor and review its health and safety performance. (8)
With reference to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995:
(i) statethe legal requirements for reporting a fatality resulting from an accident at work to an enforcing authority (5)
(ii) outline THREEfurther categories of work-related injury (other than fatal injuries) that are reportable. (3)
Outlinethe factors to consider when making an assessment of first-aid provision in a workplace. (8)
Outline FOURkey differences between civil lawand criminal law. (8)
(a) Explain, using an example, the meaning of the term risk. (2)
(b) Outlinethe key stages of a general risk assessment. (6)
Outline the main health and safety issues to be included in an induction training programme for new employees. (8)
(a) Explain the meaning of the term `safe system of work'. (2)

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(b) Outline SIXsources of information that may need to be consulted when developing a safe system of work. (6)
Listthe factors that could be considered when assessing the health and safety competence of a contractor. (8)
A storeman is required to place boxes of metal components by hand on to shelved racking.
(i) List FOURtypes of injury to which the employee may be at risk while carrying out this task. (4)
(ii) Outlinethe factors in relation to the taskand the loadthat will affect the risk of injury. (10)
(iii) Outlinea good manual handling technique that could be adopted by the employee when required to lift one of the boxes from
ground level.(6)
Outline ways of reducing the likelihood of human error in the workplace. (8)
(b) Give FOUR reasons why the seriousness of a hazard may be underestimated by someone exposed to it. (4)
(c) Outline ways in which managers can motivate employees to work Safely
Outline the factors that may increase risks to pregnant employees in the workplace. (8)
Explain the health and safety benefits of restricting smoking in the workplace. (4)
(b) Outline the ways in which an organisation could implement an effective no-smoking policy. (4)
Outline the reasons why an organisation should monitor and review its health and safety performance.(8)
With reference to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995:
(i) state the legal requirements for reporting a fatality resulting from an accident at work to an enforcing authority (5)
(ii) outline THREE further categories of work-related injury (other than fatal injuries) that are reportable. (3)

factors to consider when making an assessment of first-aid provision in a workplace.

Outline FOUR key differences between civil law and criminal law. (8)
Explain, using an example ,the meaning of the term risk. (2)
(b) Outline the key stages of a general risk assessment. (6)
Outline the main health and safety issues to be included in an induction training programme for new employees. (8)
Explain the meaning of the term `safe system of work'. (2)
(b) Outline SIX sources of information that may need to be consulted when developing a safe system of work.(6)

List the factors that could be considered when assessing the health and safety competence of a contractor
An accident has been attributed to the failure of an employer to implement an appropriate permit-to-work system.
(i} Identify the key elements of a permit-to-work system. (6)
(ii) Outline FOUR types of work situation that might require a permit to-work system, giving reasons in EACH case for the
requirement. (8)
(iii) Describe the actions that an enforcing authority could take in this situation.

Explain how accident data can be used to improve health and safety performance within an organisation. (4)
(b) Outline TWO proactive monitoring methods that can be used when assessing an organisation's health and safety performance. (

Outline the duties placed on employees by:

(i) the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (4) (ii) the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. (4)

Outline the factors that will determine the level of supervision that a new employee should receive during their initial period of
employment within an organisation.
In relation to employee involvement in health and safety, explain the differences between 'informing' and `consufting'.
(b) Outline the health and safety matters on which employers must consult their employees under the Health and Safety
(Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996_

Outline, giving an example of EACH, the differences between health and safety regulations and HSC approved codes of practice.
(a) Identify TWO ill-health conditions that are reportable under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences
Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995_ (2)
(b) Outline reasons why employers should keep records of occupational ill-health amongst employees.

Outline the measures an employer might consider to minimise the risk of violence against employees.
(a) Explain the meaning of the term `motivation' (2)
(b) Other than lack of motivation, outline SIX reasons why employees may fail to comply withsafety procedures at work.

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