Nebosh Question Bank
NEBOSH Question Bank 1. Replacement or repair of damaged plant and equipment is a cost that an organization may face following a workplace accident. (or) List eight possible costs to the organization following work place accident. Direct Cost: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Lost time of injured worker and any continued payments to worker or family. Damage to the equipment, tools, property, plant or materials. Medical or first aid costs. Time and materials to clean up after the accident. Insurance and compensation payments. Court costs. Fines.
Indirect Cost: 1. Lost time by other workers who stop work or reduce performance. Out of curiosity. Out of sympathy. Weakened morale. 2. Lost time by supervisor or other managers. Assisting injured worker. Investigating the cause of the accident. Selecting or training new worker to replace injured worker. Preparing accident reports, attending hearings, inquests courts. 3. Interference with production leading to failure to fill orders on time, loss of bonuses, penalty payments and similar causes. 4. Loss of good will and reputation. 2. Outline the main components of a health and Safety Management System. (or) Describe the key elements of a health and safety management system. The key elements / main components of a health and safety management systems are [POPMAR], 1. Setting Policy Organizations that are successful in achieving high standards of health and safety have health and safety policy which contribute their business performance, while meeting their responsibilities to people and the environment in way which fulfils both spirit and the letter of the law. In this way they satisfy the expectations of shareholders, workers, customers and society at large. 2. Organizing Organization those are successful in achieving high standards of health and safety are structured and operated so as to put their health and safety policies into effective practice. This is helped by the creation of a positive culture that secures
Indirect Cost: 1. Lost time by other workers who stop work or reduce performance. Out of curiosity. Out of sympathy. Weakened morale. 2. Lost time by supervisor or other managers. Assisting injured worker. Investigating the cause of the accident. Selecting or training new worker to replace injured worker. Preparing accident reports, attending hearings, inquests courts. 3. Interference with production leading to failure to fill orders on time, loss of bonuses, penalty payments and similar causes. 4. Loss of good will and reputation. 2. Outline the main components of a health and Safety Management System. (or) Describe the key elements of a health and safety management system. The key elements / main components of a health and safety management systems are [POPMAR], 1. Setting Policy Organizations that are successful in achieving high standards of health and safety have health and safety policy which contribute their business performance, while meeting their responsibilities to people and the environment in way which fulfils both spirit and the letter of the law. In this way they satisfy the expectations of shareholders, workers, customers and society at large. 2. Organizing Organization those are successful in achieving high standards of health and safety are structured and operated so as to put their health and safety policies into effective practice. This is helped by the creation of a positive culture that secures