Report N EBOSH Internat ional Diploma in O ccupational Health and Safety J anuary 2008 examinations C ONTENTS Introduction 2 Unit IA – International management of health and safety 3 Unit IB – International control of hazardous agents in the workplace 12 Unit IC – International workplace and work equipment safety 19 © 2 008 NEBOSH‚ Dominus Way‚ Meridian Business Park‚ Leicester LE19 1QW t el: 0116 263 4700 fax: 0116 282 4000 email: info@nebosh.org.uk website:
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REVISION NOTES – STRESS Stress ‡ an emotion‚ a state of psychological tension and physiological arousal produced by a stressor which makes the individual ready to respond‚ It is an adaptive response because it enables the individual to cope. It becomes maladaptive if the stressor persists Stressor ‡ a physiological or psychological stimulus that threatens an individual’s well being. It could lead to a stress response. THE BODY’S RESPONSE TO STRESS The General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) – model
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is less than one‚ the good is inelastic. Demand is not very responsive to changes in price. If for example a 20% increase in price leads to a 5% fall in quantity demanded‚ the price elasticity = 0.25 • If the PED is equal to one‚ the good has unit elasticity. The percentage change in quantity demanded is equal to the percentage change in price. Demand changes proportionately to a price change. • If the PED is equal to zero‚ the good is perfectly inelastic. A change in price will have no
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Conflict in Vietnam‚ 1963-75 Revision Notes This topic is in Paper 2‚ the source-based exam – along with World War One. There is no choice of question. The paper tests your source skills‚ but you must have a good knowledge of the topic as well - and be able to use this both in your answers and in order to understand the sources properly. Read the advice on the front of your WW1 revision pack for tips on how to answer the exam questions. Part 1; Reasons for the US involvement in
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UNIT IB – FAQs 1. Outline signs that could indicate to an employer that an employee has an alcohol problem. (10) The signs that could indicate to an employer that an employee has an alcohol problem 1. The specific sign such as mood changes. 2. The unusual irritability or aggressive or erratic behavior. 3. A tendency to become confused. 4. Abnormal fluctuations in concentration and energy levels. 5. Impaired job performance and hence reduced productivity. 6. A tendency to suffer an increased
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C1 Revision Notes Atmosphere is a mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth. The three main chemical components present in air are Nitrogen‚ Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide. Trace amounts means only a very tiny concentration of gas is present. An element is made up of 1 type of atom. A compound is made up of 2 or more types of atom that are chemically bonded. A mixture also contains more than 2 or more type of atoms but they cannot be chemically bonded. A pollutant is a waste matter that contaminates
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management systems theory is mainly covered in Unit A‚ Element A1.2 of the NEBOSH National Diploma syllabus‚ Introduction to Health and Safety Management‚ the main place candidates are asked to show their understanding of OSHMS is in Unit D Assignment‚ where they have to carry out a detailed review of the health and safety performance of a workplace or organisation and produce an action plan to improve performance. NEBOSH has produced detailed guidance and information on what the examiners are looking
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RE PHILOSOPHY Miracles - REVISION What constitutes a miracle? A miracle is held to be an act of God‚ or an invisible agent‚ which goes against the laws of nature and has some religious meaning or significance. Definitions of miracles are often very broad and leave them particularly wide to interpretation. We may say that it is a miracle that someone has recovered from a cold‚ but that is only the believer’s interpretation and cannot be verified as miraculous. It simply reflects the way
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Practice Questions for NEBOSH Examinations – Management ANSWERS Paper #1 The answers given in these papers are in bullet form‚ you MUST pay attention to the key ACTION VERBS in order to give full answers. I take no responsibility for answers given in exams in the style portrayed in the PRACTICE questions and answers written by myself. Question 1 (i) Outline which factors to consider while carrying out the risk assessment Factors to identify: Activities being undertaken Hazards
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National Diploma Examiners Report Guidance - Unit D Examiners’ Report Guidance NEBOSH NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Unit D and ID Assignments CONTENTS Introduction 2 Unit D and ID Assignments 3 2011 NEBOSH‚ Dominus Way‚ Meridian Business Park‚ Leicester LE19 1QW tel: 0116 263 4700 fax: 0116 282 4000 email: info@nebosh.org.uk website: www.nebosh.org.uk The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety
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