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)
that could limit the effectiveness of the campaign. (12)
(ii) Other than poor communication, describe the organisational factors

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

(b) Outline SIX types of target that an organisation might typically set in

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

9 (a) Explain, using an example, the meaning of the term risk. (2)

(b) Outline the factors that should be considered when selecting individuals

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)

of its health and safety performance. (2)

relation to health and safety. (6)
with respect to controlling health and safety risks in the workplace. (6)
to assist in carrying out risk assessments in the workplace. (6)

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
(iii) Outline further precautions that might be needed in order to ensure the
flammable solvents. (8)
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
(ii) Other than electricity, identify FOUR hazards associated with the
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)

the drill. (4)
use of the drill. (4)
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

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

11 List the health effects associated with:

(i) Ionising radiation. (4)

(ii) Non-ionising radiation. (4)
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contaminant. (4)
compound. (1)