Revisions questions

REVISION QUESTIONS

Section 1 – Questions

1) a) Explain THREE possible defenses to a civil law claim of negligence. (6)

b) State the circumstances in which an employer may be held vicariously liable for the negligence of the employee. (2)

2) a) State the circumstances in which an employer may be held vicariously liable for the negligence of an employee. (2)

b) Outline the legal duties placed on employers to help to ensure that employees behave in a safe manner. (6)

3) a) Define the term “negligence” (2) b) Outline the possible defenses to employers in cases of alleged negligence (6)

4) a) Outline the health and safety issues that can be heard by an Employment Tribunal. (6)

b) Outline the remedies available to an Employment Tribunal.
(2)

5) Explain, using examples the differences between civil law and criminal law. (8)

6) Explain the differences between an HSC Approved Code of Practice and HSE Guidance giving an example of each. (8)

7) Outline the differences between Regulations and Approved Codes of Practice (8)

Section 2 – Questions (1 of 2)

1) a) Outline the employers duties towards employees under the Health and safety at Work etc. Act 1974. (10)

b) Outline an action plan which will help to ensure that an employer complies with these duties. (10)

2) a) Describe, with an example in EACH case, SIX ways in which an employer may fail to fulfil the duties to his employees under section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. (12)

b) Outline the THREE standard conditions that must be met for an employee to prove a case of negligence against an employer.
(6)

c) Explain the meaning of the term “Vicarious Liability” (2)

3) Outline the powers given to health and safety inspectors under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. (8)

4) Outline the general duties placed on employees by:-

a) The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (4) b) The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (4)

5) a) Outline the general duties placed on employees by Sections 7 & 8 of the Health and safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (4)

b) Outline a specific duty placed on employees by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulation 14 (4)

Section 2 – Questions (2 of 2)

6) State the duties of employers to their employees under Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. (8)

7) a) Outline the specific duties placed on an employer under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 to ensure the health and safety of non employees. (5)

b) State the action an enforcement officer could take where an employer fails to carry out these duties. (3)

8) a) Explain using an example in EACH case, the circumstances under which a health and safety inspector may serve:-

1) an improvement notice (2)

2) a prohibition notice (2) b) Outline the effect on the notice of appealing against EACH type of enforcement notice. (4)

a) Outline the main differences between civil and criminal law (8)

b) Outline the possible defenses available to an employer in cases of alleged negligence. (6)

c) Explain the action an enforcement officer can take where it is believed that an organization has failed to comply with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. (6)

Section 3 - Questions (1 of 3)

1) a) Outline the factors to be considered when developing a safe system of work. (8)

b) Outline the sources of information that could be consulted when developing a safe system of work. (6)

c) Explain the actions an enforcement officer could take when an organization has failed to supply a safe system of work. (6)

2) Outline the sources of information that could be consulted when developing a safe system of work. (See above Question 1) (8) 3) Outline the factors to be considered when developing a safe system of work. (See above Question 1) (8)

4) Outline the factors that should be considered when designing a safe system of work. (8) 5) 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 safety system of work has not been implemented. (See above Question 1) (6)

6) a) Define the term “Permit to Work System”. (2)

b) Explain the operation of permit to work system for entry into confined spaces. (8) 7) Outline the factors that should be considered when carrying a risk assessment as required by the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. (8)

Section 3 - Questions (2 of 3)

8) Identify the factors to be considered to ensure the health and safety of persons who are required to work on their own away from their normal workplace. (8)

9) Outline a hierarchy of control measures for controlling risk. (8)

10) Explain using examples the meaning of the following terms:-

1) Hazard (2)

2) Risk (3)

3) So far as is reasonably Practicable (3)

11) a) Explain the meaning of the term “hazard” (2)

b) Outline techniques for identifying hazards in the workplace.
(6)

12 a) Explain the meaning of the term hazard. (2)

b) Outline the main hazards that may be present during demolition of a building. (6)

13 Explain using examples the meaning of the following terms:-

1) Hazard (2)

2) Risk (3)

3) Give THREE reasons why the seriousness of the hazard may not be obvious to someone exposed to it. (3)

Section 3 - Questions (3 of 3)

14) Outline the legal requirements whereby employers must prepare a written statement of their health and safety policy. (2)

b) Outline the circumstances that may give rise to a need for a health and safety policy to be revised. (6)

15) Outline the items that may be included in the arrangements section of a health and safety policy. (8)

16) a) Outline the legal requirements whereby employers must prepare a written statement of their health and safety policy. (2)

b) Explain the purpose of EACH of the following sections of a health and safety policy document:-

1) Statement of intent (2)

2) Organisation (2)

3) Arrangements (2)

c) Outline the issues that are typically included in the arrangements section of a health and safety policy document. (12)

Section 4 – Questions (1 of 3)

1) An employee has been seriously injured in an accident at work:-

a) Outline the immediate actions to be taken following the accident
(6)

b) Outline the reasons why the accident should be investigated by the employer. (6)

c) Identify FOUR parties, other than the employer who may want to investigate the accident giving reasons in EACH case. (8)

2) Outline the immediate and longer term actions that should be taken following a serious injury accident at work. (8) 3) Replacement or repair of damaged equipment and equipment is a cost that an organization may face following a workplace accident.

List EIGHT other possible costs to the organization when an employee has been seriously injured in such an accident. (8)

4) Outline the information that should be included in an accident investigation report. (8)

5) Outline the key points that should be covered in a training session for Employees on the reporting of accidents/incidents. (8)

6) Giving reasons in EACH case identify FOUR categories of persons who may be considered a useful member of an internal accident investigation team. (8)

Section 4 – Questions (2 of 3)

7) With reference to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995:-

a) List FOUR types of major injury (4)

b) Outline the procedures for reporting a major injury to an enforcing authority. (4)
8) a) Identify TWO diseases that are that are reportable under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2)

b) Explain how an employer may determine whether an employees ill health is reportable under RIDDOR 1995 (4) c) Outline the steps for reporting a reportable disease. (2)

9) Outline reasons why Employers should keep records of accidents at work and cases of occupational disease. (8)

10) Outline the reason for reporting accidents at work. (8)

11) Explain the reasons for reporting accidents at work. (8)

12) a) Explain the differences between the immediate causes and the root (underlying) causes of an accident. (4)

b) With reference to an accident involving an operator who comes into contact with a dangerous part of a machine describe:-

1) The possible immediate causes; and

2) The possible root (underlying) causes. (16)

Section 4 – Questions (3 of 3)

13) Explain how the following may be used to improve safety performance within an organization:- 1) Accident data (4) 2) Safety inspections (4)

14) Outline the reasons why an organization should monitor and review its health and safety performance. (8)

15) State EIGHT measures that can be used to monitor an organizations health and safety performance. (8)

16) Outline the methods that may be used to assess an organizations health and safety performance. (8)

17) Outline the main components of a health and safety management system. (8)

18) Explain the main features of:-

a) A safety inspection (4)

b) A safety audit (4)

19) a) Outline the factors that should be considered when planning a health and safety inspection of a workplace. (10)

c) Identify the information that should be included in a report of a workplace inspection, explaining how the information should be presented in order to increase the likelihood of action being taken.
(10)

20) Outline the documents that are likely to be examined during a health and safety audit. (8)

Section 5 – Questions (1 of 3)

1) Outline FOUR hazards and the corresponding precautions in the use of conveyor systems for materials handling (8)

2) A machine operator has been seriously injured by a machine that was known to have an intermittent fault in the locking mechanism of the guard Identify, with reasons, FOUR breaches of health and safety law by the employer of the injured person (8)

3) State the factors to be considered before introducing a new item of machinery into the workplace (

4) List EIGHT non-mechanical hazards associated with machinery (8)

5) Identify FOUR mechanical hazards presented by pedestal drills and outline in EACH case how an injury may occur (8)

6) In relation to machine safety outline the principles of the following types of safeguard:-

i) fixed guard (2)

ii) interlocked guard (2)

iii) automatic guard (2)

iv) trip device (2)

Section 5 – Questions (2 of 3)

7) (a) In relation to machine safety outline the principles of the following types of machine guard:-

i) a fixed guard (2)

ii) an interlocked guard (2) (b) List TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of a fixed machine guard (4)

8) Provide sketches to show clearly the nature of the following mechanical hazards from the moving parts of machinery:-

i) entanglement (2)

ii) crushing (2)

iii) drawing in (2)

iv) shearing (2)

9) (a) Identify with examples:-

i) TWO types of mechanical hazard associated with moving parts of machinery; and (2)

ii) TWO types of non mechanical hazard to which a machine operator may be exposed (2)

(b) Outline a hierarchy of measures that may be used to eliminate the risk of injury from dangerous parts of machinery (8)

10) Describe the general hierarchy of measures for the safeguarding of dangerous parts of machinery as required by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (8)

11) List EIGHT types of mechanical hazards associated with machinery as described in BS 5304 (BS EN 292) ‘Safety of Machinery’ (8)

Section 5 – Questions (3 of 3)

12) Explain, using ONE example in EACH case, FOUR requirements of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (8)

13) Outline practical precautions to be taken prior to the maintenance of machinery (8)

14) (a) Outline the hazards associated with work in confined spaces (6)

(b) Describe the precautions that may be needed when an emptied solvent degreasing tank is to be cleaned including the removal of sludge from the bottom of the tank (14)

15) (a) Identify the specific hazards associated with routine maintenance of machinery (4)

(b) Outline how the hazards identified in (a) may be controlled (4)

16) Describe the practical measures that must be taken to ensure maintenance work is undertaken safely in an enclosed storage tank (8)

17) Describe the practical measures that must be taken to ensure maintenance work is undertaken safely in an underground storage vessel (8)

Section 6 – Questions (1 of 2)

1) Outline FOUR requirements of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (8)

2) Outline the welfare requirements for employees under the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (8)

3) Outline the welfare requirements that should be considered before taking occupancy of new office premises. (8)

4) a) List the titles of FOUR sets of heath and safety regulations that include a specific duty to provide adequate lighting at work. (4)

b) Describe the possible effects on health and safety of inadequate lighting in the workplace. (6)

c) Outline the factors to consider when assessing the adequacy of lighting within an open plan office. (10)

5) Outline the factors to consider when assessing the adequacy of lighting within an open plan office. (8)

6) a) Identify the types of hazard that may cause slips and trips at work (4)

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

7) Outline the possible effects on health and safety of poor housekeeping in the workplace. (8)

8) a) Give FOUR reasons why accidents may occur on staircases. (4)

b) Outline the ways in which accidents on staircases may be prevented. (4)

Section 6 – Questions (2 of 2)

9) Outline the factors to be considered in the selection of eye protection for use at work (8)

10) Outline the main requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 (8)

11) Outline the factors to be considered in the selection and use of personal head protection at work (8)

12) Outline the factors to be considered in the correct selection of respiratory protection equipment for use at work (8)

Section 7 – Questions (1 of 2)

1) (a) Explain the differences between ionising and non-ionising radiation (3)

(b) Describe the health effects associated with exposure to non-ionising radiation (5)

2) (a) Outline the possible effects on health arising from exposure to ionizing radiation (4)

(b) Outline the main principals of control for ionizing radiation

3) (a) Identify TWO types of non-ionising radiation, giving an occupational source of EACH (4)

(b) Outline the health effects associated with exposure to non-ionising radiation (4)

4) Describe options for reducing the risk of electric shock when using a portable electric drill on a construction site (8)

5) (a) Outline:-

i) the effects on the human body of a severe electric shock
(4)

ii) the emergency action to be taken if a person suffers a severe electric shock (4)

(b) Outline practical measures to reduce the risk of electric shock when using portable electrical shock (12)
6) (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)

Section 7 – Questions (2 of 2)

7) (a) Describe the function and limitations of a fuse as an electrical protection device (6)

(b) Explain ONE advantage that a residual current device (RCD) has over a fuse (2)

8) (a) Describe the principles of operation of the following types of electrical protection:-

i) earthing (4)

ii) reduced voltage (4)

9) (a) Outline the dangers associated with electricity (4)

(b) Outline the emergency action to take if a person suffers from a severe electric shock

10) List the items that should be included on an inspection checklist designed to ensure the safety of portable electrical appliances (8)

11) Outline a range of checks that should be made to ensure electrical safety in an office environment (8)

12) In relation to the use of 240 volt hand-held electrical tools:-

i) Outline the possible dangers; and (8)

ii) Describe suitable precautions that should be taken to control such dangers (12)

Section 8 – Questions (1 of 2)

1) Outline EIGHT precautions that may be taken to ensure the safety of children who might be tempted to gain unauthorized access to a construction site. (8)

2) a) Draw and label a sketch of an independent tied scaffold that has been correctly assembled. (6)

b) Outline the precautions that could be taken to prevent materials falling from a scaffold whilst work is being carried out. (2)

3) In relation to safe access for construction work above ground:-

a) Identify, by means of a labeled sketch, the component parts of an independent tied scaffold. (10)

b) Outline the precautions that should be taken when using a ladder as a means of access to the scaffold. (10)

4) a) Outline FIVE factors that may contribute to the collapse of an independent tied scaffold. (5)

b) Outline the precautions that could be taken to prevent materials falling from a scaffold whilst work is being carried out. (3)

5) Mobile tower scaffolds should always be used on stable and level ground. List EIGHT additional points that should be considered to ensure safe use. (8)

6) a) Outline FOUR ways in which a person may be injured when using a ladder at work. (4)

b) List the precautions that should be taken to ensure the safe use of ladders. (4)

7) Outline the main precautions to be taken when carrying out excavation work. (8)

Section 8 – Questions (2 of 2)

8) Outline the main dangers associated with excavations on a construction site. (8)

9) a) Explain the meaning of the term “hazard.” (2)

10) Outline the precautions to be taken when using a mobile elevating platform (MEWP) to reach a high point such as a streetlight (8)

11) Outline the precautions to take to protect against electrical contact when:-

i) Excavating near underground cables (4)

ii) working in the vicinity of overhead power lines (4)

12) (a) Outline the main electrical hazards arising from work on a construction site (4)

(b) Describe the precautions that should be taken to minimize these hazards c) Outline the main hazards that may be present during the demolition of the building.

13) List the main hazards that may be encountered during the demolition of a multi-storey building. (6) (8)

14) Outline EIGHT health and safety precautions that should be taken when undertaking demolition work. (8)

15) Outline the hazards and corresponding precautions when work is to be undertaken on a flat roof of a building (8)

Section 9 – Questions (1 of 2)

1) A Company intends to use the services of an outside contractor for office cleaning, both within and outside normal office hours. An invitation to tender for the work has been issued.

a) Outline the checks that the Company should make when deciding on the health and safety competence of contractors tendering for the work. (6)

b) Outline the legal duties that the Company will owe to the cleaners under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. (4) c) Identify the actions that the Company should take to help insure that the health and safety of their own and the contractors employees are not put at risk. (10)

2) Outline the main duties of TWO of the following under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994

The Client
The Planning Supervisor
The Principal Contractor
The Designer. (8)

3) Outline FOUR duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 of EACH of the following persons:-

a) The Client (4)

b) The Planning Supervisor (4)

Section 9 – Questions (2 of 2)

4) Outline FOUR duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations of EACH of the following persons:-

a) The Planning Supervisor (4)

b) The Principal Contractor (4)

5) a) Outline FOUR duties placed upon a principal contractor by the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 (4)

b) List FOUR factors that should be considered by a principal contractor when assessing the health and safety competence of a sub-contractor. (4)

Section 10 – Questions (1 of 3)

1) Outline the ways in which employers may motivate their employees to comply with health and safety procedures. (8)

2) Outline the reasons why employees may fail to comply with safety procedures at work. (8)

3) a) Explain the meaning of the term “perception” (2)

b) Explain how an understanding of perception can help to improve health and safety performance. (6)

4) a) Explain the meaning of the term perception. (2)

b) Outline the factors that may influence a persons perception of risk in the workplace. (6)

5) a) Explain the meaning of the term “motivation”. (2)

b) Describe the motivating factors that could lead to improved health and safety performance. (6)

6) Describe the types of human error that can lead to accidents in the workplace. (8)

7) a) Explain using examples, the meaning of EACH of the following terms:-

1) “motivation” (3)

2) “perception” (3)

3) “attitude” (3)

b) Outline ways of reducing the likelihood of human error in the workplace. (11)

Section 10 – Questions (2 of 3)

8) a) Identify the factors that place young persons at greater risk of accidents at work. (4)

b) Outline the measures that could be taken to minimize the risk to young persons. (4)

9) a) State the criteria that should be used in assessing a persons competence to carry out a task. (2)

b) Outline the personal and organizational factors that may cause a person to work unsafely even though they are competent. (6)

10) Explain why it is important to use a variety of methods to communicate health and safety information in the workplace. (8)

11) Outline the various methods for communicating health and safety information to the workforce. (8)

12) Outline the reasons that may prevent a verbal instruction being clearly understood by an employee. (8)

13) Outline the various methods for communicating health and safety information to the workforce. (8)

14) Outline the factors to be considered when preparing and presenting a health and safety training session. (8)

15) Outline the events that may create a need for additional health and safety training within an organization. (8)

16) Outline how health and safety training needs can be identified
(8)

Section 10 – Questions (3 of 3)

17) Outline FOUR advantages and FOUR disadvantages of using posters to communicate health and safety information to the workforce. (8)

18) Outline the main health and safety issues to be included in an induction training programme for new employees. (8)

19) Explain how induction training programmes for new employees can help reduce the numbers of accidents in the workplace. (8)

20) a) Explain the meaning of the term “competent person” (4)

b) Outline FOUR checks that could be made to help assess a persons competence. (4)

Section 11 – Questions (1 of 5)

1) (a) Explain the term ‘respirable dust’ (2)

(b) Outline the methods for measuring airborne dust in the workplace
(6)
2) (a) Define the term ‘target organ’ within the context of occupational health (2)

(b) Outline the personal hygiene practices that should be followed to reduce the risk of ingestion of a hazardous substance.

3) (a) Outline the factors that should be considered when carrying out an assessment as required by the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994 (COSHH) (6)

(b) Outline the relevance of the Health and Safety Executives Guidance Note EH 40 ‘Occupational Exposure Limits’ when carrying out this assessment. (2)

4) Identify the factors that should be included in a hazard data sheet provided by a supplier of a hazardous substance (8)

5) In relation to occupational dermatitis:-

i) identify TWO common causative agents (2)

ii) describe the typical symptoms of the condition (3)

iii) state the sources of information that may help identify dermatitic substances in the workplace (3)

Section 11 – Questions (2 of 5)

5) A factory employee has developed a respiratory disease after exposure to a hazardous substance

i) outline the factors that should be considered when carrying out an assessment of the risks to health from the substance
(8)
ii) describe the control measures that may be available to the employer when elimination of the substance is not practicable (6)

iii) outline the information that the employer should provide to other workers who may be exposed to the substance

(6) (a) LIST THREE respiratory diseases that could be caused by exposure to dust at work (3)

(b) Describe the body’s respiratory defence mechanisms against atmospheric dust (7)

(c) Outline the control measures that may be used to eliminate or reduce dust in a working environment, using practical examples where appropriate. (10)

(7) (a) LIST TWO substances that can cause occupational dermatitis and explain how this occurs (4)

(b) Outline specific measures designed to prevent the occurrence of occupational dermatitis. (4)

(8) (a) Identify possible routes of entry of biological organisms into the body. (4)

(b) Outline control measures that could be used to reduce the risk of infection from biological organisms. (4)

Section 11 – Questions (3 of 5)

(9) (a) Give TWO examples of a disease resulting from a biological hazard at work. (2)

(b) Outline the control measures that could be used to reduce the risk of infection from ONE of the biological hazards given in (a) (6)

(10) Outline the factors to be taken into account when undertaking an assessment of health risks from a hazardous substance to be used in the workplace

(11) State the health and safety risks associated with welding operations.
(8)

Section 11 – Questions (4 of 5)

(12) State the effects on the body of the following types of hazardous substances giving a relevant example of each.

i) irritant (2)

ii) corrosive (2)

iii) toxic (2)

iv) carcinogenic (2)

(13) Outline the information that employees should receive when there is a risk that their work will expose them to a substance hazardous to health. (8)

(14) (a) Identify the possible health effects caused by working in a hot environment such as a foundry. (4)

(b) Outline the measures that may be taken to help prevent the health effects identified in (a). (4)

(15) (a) Explain the meaning of the terms:-

i) Occupational Exposure Standard (OES) (2)

ii) Maximum Exposure Limit (MEL) (2)

(b) Outline FOUR actions management could take when a MEL is exceeded.

(16) (a) Explain the meaning of the term ‘toxic’. (2)

(b) Describe the differences between acute and chronic health effects and give ONE occupational example in EACH case.
(6)

Section 11 – Questions (5 of 5)

(17) (a) List the main routes of entry of hazardous substances into the human body. (4)

(b) Describe both the acute and chronic types of health effect that could be caused by exposure to high levels of airborne dust.
(6)
(c) Outline the control measures that may be used to eliminate or reduce dust in a work environment. (10)

(18) (a) Explain the term ‘hierarchy of control’ as used in a field of occupational health and safety. (4)

(b) List the elements of a typical hierarchy used in the control of airborne contaminants. (4)

(19) (a) Define the term ‘target organ’ within the context of occupational health (2)

(b) Describe the body’s respiratory defence mechanism against atmospheric dust. (6)

(20) (a) Explain the meaning of the term ‘ergonomics’. (2)

(b) Outline the factors to be considered in an ergonomic assessment. (6)

Section 12 – Questions (1 of 3)

1) (a) List the main components of a local exhaust ventilation (LEV) system.
(4)

(b) Outline the statutory requirements for the inspection of an LEV system (4)

2) Outline the factors that may effect the efficiency of a local exhaust ventilation (LEV) system (8)

3) (a) Explain the term ‘dilution ventilation’ (2)

(b) Outline the circumstances in which the use of dilution ventilation may be appropriate (6)

4) (a) Draw a labeled sketch of a local exhaust ventilation (LEV) system, clearly showing the main components (6)

(b) Give TWO practical examples of where a local exhaust ventilation system could be used (2)

5) During routine monitoring within a factory, noise levels above 90 dB(A) have been recorded.

i) Outline the possible effects on health from exposure to such noise levels (6)

ii) Describe the factors to be considered when selecting suitable hearing protection to be used as an interim measure to reduce the employee’s exposure to noise. (6)

iii) Outline, with practical examples, the engineering means by which noise levels in the factory may be reduced (8)

6) (a) Describe the TWO main types of personal hearing protection (4)

(b) Identify FOUR reasons why personal hearing protection may fail to provide adequate hearing protection against noise. (4)

Section 12 – Questions (2 of 3)

7) Explain the meaning of the following terms in relation to noise control:-

i) silencing (2)

ii) absorption (2)

iii) damping (2)

iv) isolation (2)

8) Outline FOUR types of engineering control that may be used to reduce noise, giving a practical example of EACH (8)

9) A pneumatic drill is to be used during extensive repair work to the floor of a busy warehouse:-

i) Identify by means of a labeled sketch, THREE possible transmission paths the noise from the drill could take (3)

ii) Outline appropriate control measures to reduce noise exposures of the operator AND the warehouse staff (5)

10) a) Explain the term ‘dB(A)’ in relation to noise measurement (2)

(b) Outline the following methods of noise reduction, giving ONE practical example of EACH:- i) absorption (3)

ii) isolation (3)

Section 12 – Questions (3 of 3)

11) (a) Explain the meaning of the following terms in relation to noise:-

i) frequency (2)

ii) intensity (2)

(b) Outline TWO acute and TWO chronic health effects from exposure to noise. (8)

(c) Outline FOUR types of engineering control that may be used to reduce noise, giving a practical example of each (8)

12) Outline the possible risks to health and safety faced by the operator of a pneumatic drill on a highway (8)

13) (a) Describe the TWO main types of personal hearing protection (4)

(b) Outline the limitations of EACH of the above types of hearing protection (4)

14) (a) Explain the term ‘Daily Personal Noise Exposure’ (LEPd) (3)

(b) Outline the measures that should be taken under the Noise at Work Regulations 1989 when the second action level has been exceeded (5)

15) (a) Outline the possible effects on health from exposure to noise (8)

(b) Describe the practical measures that could be taken to reduce exposure to excessive noise in the workplace (12)

Section 13 – Questions (1 of 2)

1) Outline the sources of published information that may be consulted when dealing with a health and safety problem at work. (8) 2) (a) Identify TWO work activities that may give rise to Work Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULD’s) (2) (b) Outline measures that can be taken to reduce the risk of WRULD’s (6)
3) Outline the factors to be considered when deciding on the numbers of first aiders that may be required in a workplace (8)

4) Outline the factors to be considered when making provision for first aid arrangements in a large factory (8)

5) Outline the factors to be considered when assessing the risks to health of a user of DSE (8)

6) (a) Outline the possible risks to health associated with the use of display screen equipment (DSE) (4)

(b) Explain how the risks in (a) may be minimized (4)

7) (a) Explain the meaning of the term ‘ergonomics’ (2)

(b) Outline the main factors to be considered in an ergonomic assessment of a workstation to be used by the operator of a visual display unit (VDU) (6)

Section 13 – Questions (2 of 2)

8) A group of production line workers is required to check the operation of padlocks manually as the last stage of a manufacturing process. A number of cases or work related upper limb disorders (WRULD’s) has been reported amongst these employees.

i) Identify the typical symptoms that the affected employees would have shown (4)

ii) Outline the specific causal factors that may have contributed to the condition (4)

iii) Outline the measures that should be considered in order to minimize the risk of WRULD’s to these employees (12)

Section 14 – Questions (1 of 2)

1) a) Explain with a suitable sketch the meaning of the term “fire triangle” (4)

b) List the sources of ignition that may cause a fire to occur giving an example in each case. (4)

2) Explain the methods of heat transfer that cause the spread of fire (8) 3) a) Explain the meaning of the term “flashpoint”. (2)

b) Outline the precautions to be taken to reduce the risk of fire when using flammable liquids in the workplace. (6)

4) a) Identify FOUR types of ignition source that may lead to fires in the workplace. (4)

b) Outline ways of controlling each of the ignition sources identified in a) above. (4)

5) a) List FOUR sources of ignition that should be considered when storing and using flammable liquids. (4)

b) Identify TWO extinguishing agents that can be used on fires that involve flammable solvents AND explain their mode of action. (6)

c) Outline the safety precautions that should be taken when storing and using flammable solvents. (10)

Section 14 – Questions (2 of 2)

6) a) List TWO types of fire extinguisher that may used on “electrical fires”. b) Outline the measures that should be taken to minimize the risk of “electrical” fire. (6)

7) List EIGHT rules to follow that may reduce the risk of fire starting in the workplace. (8)

8) Outline the reasons for undertaking regular fire drills in the workplace.
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9) Outline the main requirements of a safe means of escape from a building in the event of fire. (8) 10) Outline the issues that should be included in a training programme for employees on the emergency action to take in the event of a fire.
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11) State the factors that should be considered when carrying out an assessment of fire risk in the workplace. (8)

13) Outline the main precautions to be taken to ensure the safe transport of hazardous substances by road (8)

14) (a) List TWO types of fire extinguisher that can be used on ‘electrical fires’ (2)

(b) Outline the measures that should be taken to minimize the risk of an ‘electrical fire’ (6)

Section 15 – Questions (1 of 3)

1) Outline the factors that should be taken into account when planning traffic routes for internal transport. (8)

2) Outline measures to be taken to prevent accidents when pedestrians are required to work in vehicle maneuvering areas. (8)

3) Outline the health and safety considerations when a fork-lift truck is to be used to unload palletized goods from a vehicle parked in a factory car park (8)

4) List EIGHT rules to be followed to minimize the risk of fork lift trucks overturning (8)

5) Outline the hazards and corresponding precautions to be taken when charging batteries for fork lift trucks (8)

6) Outline the factors that should be taken into account when planning traffic routes for internal transport (8)

7) List the ways in which a fork lift truck may become unstable whilst in operation (8)

Section 15 – Questions (2 of 3)

8) (a) List THREE types of crane used for lifting operations (3) (b) Outline factors to be considered when assessing the suitability of a mobile crane for a lifting operation (7) (c) Outline a procedure for safe lifting and lowering of a load by use of a mobile crane, having ensured that the crane has been correctly selected and positioned for the job (10)

9) Prepare a checklist for the safe use of suspended access equipment such as a window cleaning cradle (8)

10) Outline the precautions that should be taken during lifting operations with a mobile jib crane (8)

11) Outline the precautions that should be taken when using mobile cranes (8)
12) With respect to manual handling activities:-
i) Identify ways in which the nature of the load may present a risk of injury (4)

ii) State FOUR factors relating to the individual that may increase the risk of injury (4)

Section 15 – Questions (3 of 3)

13) Outline the factors that should be considered in an assessment of manual handling activities (2)

14)(a) List TWO types of injury that may be caused by incorrect manual handling of loads (2) (b) Outline a good handling technique that could be adopted by a person required to lift a load from the ground (6)

15)(a) Define the term ‘manual handling’ (2) (b) List THREE categories of injury that could be caused by the incorrect manual handling of loads (3) (c) Outline practical measures designed to reduce the risk of injury from manual handling activities at work (15)

16)(a) List TWO types of injury that may be caused by incorrect manual handling of loads (2) (b) Outline the general strategy that an employer is required to take to reduce the risk of injury from manual handling operations in the workplace (6)

Section 16 - Questions (1 of 1)

1) With respect to the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977:-

a) Explain the occasions when a safety representative is legally entitled to inspect the workplace. (6)
b) Describe the facilities that an employer may need to provide to safety representatives. (2)

2) Outline the functions of a Safety Representative as stated in the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977. (8) 3) By reference to the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977:-

a) Explain the circumstances under which an employer has to for a safety committee. (2)
b) Identify TWO reasons why a safety representative may have cause to complain to an Employment Tribunal and state the period of time within which a complaint must be made. (6)

4) Outline the topics that may need to be included on the agenda of a safety committee meeting. (8)

5) a) Explain the circumstances under which an employer an employer must form a health and safety committee. (2) b) Give reasons why a health and safety committee may be ineffective. (6)

6) With reference to the Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996:- a) Explain the difference between consulting and informing (2) b) Outline the matters on which employers must consult their employees. (6)

Section 17 (1 of 1)

1) Identify the specific hazards that may be encountered in a motor vehicle repair premises (8)

2) Identify FOUR hazards AND the corresponding precautions to be taken when cutting the grass on roadside verges with a rider operated motor-mower (8)

3) The exterior paintwork of a row of shops in a busy high street is due to be repainted (8)

Identify the hazards associated with the work and outline the corresponding precautions to be taken (8)

4) 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 (8)

5) (a) Outline FOUR hazards associated with the use of photocopiers (4)

(b) Explain the precautions that should be taken to ensure the safe use of photocopying machines (4)