UNIT 1- Foundations in health and safety
Outline reasons for promoting and maintaining good standards of health and safety in the workplace (iiii) (8)
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An organisation has been found to have inadequate standards of workplace health and safety. Identify the costs that the organisation may incur as a result. (8)
UNIT 2 – Management systems 1- Policy
a) Outline the general content of the THREE sections of a health and safety policy. (6)
b) Explain 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)
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Outline the key elements of a health and safety management system (8)
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a) Outline the purpose of the ‘statement of intent’ section of a health and safety policy (2)
b) Identify the circumstances that would require a health and safety policy to be reviewed (6)
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Outline the circumstances that may require a health and safety policy to be reviewed (8)
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a) Outline the main health and safety responsibilities of an employer. (ii) (6)
b) Identify actions an enforcement authority might take if it finds that an employer is not fulfilling its responsibilities. (ii) (2)
Identify key areas that should be addressed in the ‘arrangements’ section of a health and safety policy. (8)
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20 Point Question
a) Outline the purpose of an organisations health and safety policy (6)
b) Outline the typical content of the health and safety arrangements