Question 1

With reference to section 6 of the Health and Safety at Work etc.

Act 1974; outline the general duties of designers, importers,
manufacturers and suppliers of articles and substances for use at
work to ensure that they are safe and without risk to health. (8)

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QUESTION 2
Identify ways in which the following can be achieved to help
promote a positive health and safety culture in a workplace:
(a) Control; (2)
(b) Cooperation; (2)
(c) Competence; (2)
(d) Communication. (2)

QUESTION 3
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With reference to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous

Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995:
(a)

Give the meaning of the term dangerous occurrence; (2)

(b) identify TWO examples of a dangerous occurrence; (2)

(c) outline the requirements for reporting a dangerous
occurrence. (4)

QUESTION 4
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Identify factors to be considered to reduce the risk to persons who

are required to work on their own away from the workplace. (8)

QUESTION 5
(a) Outline the purpose of employers liability insurance. (2)
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(b) Outline SIX costs of a workplace accident that might not be

insured. (6)

QUESTION 6
(a)
Identify FOUR types of emergency procedure that a company
might need to have in place. (4)
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(b)Explain why visitors to a workplace should be informed of the

emergency procedures. (4)

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Representatives of employee safety can be elected to represent employees

under the Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations
1996.
(a) Outline the criteria that would help determine the appropriate
number of representatives of employee safety in a workplace. (4)
(b)Outline the rights and functions of representatives of employee safety
elected under the Regulations. (4)

QUESTION 8
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Outline how the following techniques may be used to improve health and
safety performance within an organisation
(8)
(a) Safety Inspections
(b) External Safety Audits
(c) Accident Statistics

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(a) Outline the legal requirements whereby employers must prepare a

written statement of their health and safety policy
(2)
(b)Outline the purpose of EACH of the following sections of a health and
safety policy document:
SOI
ORG
ARRG

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QUESTION 10
(a) Give the meaning of the term health and safety audit. (2)
(b)Outline the issues that need to be considered at the planning stage of
an audit (4).
(c) Identify two methods of gathering information during an audit. (2)

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QUESTION 11
(a) Define the terms error and violation (4)
(b)
Identify INDIVIDUAL factors contributing to human error
(10)
(c)
Outline ways of reducing the likelihood of human error in
the workplace. (6)

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QUESTION 12
Outline the CONTENTS of a typical permit to work. (8)

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QUESTION 13
(a). Identify the five steps involved in the assessment of risks in the
workplace. INDG 163. (5)
(b). State the LEGAL REQUIREMENTS for recording the significant
findings of the assessment of risk identified. (3)

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QUESTION 14
(a). Explain the meaning of the phrase so far as is reasonably
practicable. (3)
(b). State the general and specific duties of employers under section 2 of
HSW act 1974. (5)

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QUESTION 15
(a). State three occupational diseases reportable under RIDDOR 1995. (3)
(b). Outline the legal requirements for reporting an occupational disease. (5)

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QUESTION 16
(a) Identify the possible defences to a civil law claim of negligence. (6)
(b) State the circumstances in which an employer may be held vicariously
liable. (2)

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QUESTION 17
Identify EIGHT measures that can be used to monitor an organisations
health and safety performance. (8)

QUESTION 18
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Outline reasons for maintaining good standards of health and safety within
an organisation. (8)

QUESTION 19

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With respect to the statement of intent section of a health and safety policy:
(a) Explain its purpose (2)
(b) Outline the issues that should be addressed in this section. (6)

QUESTION 20

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An employee is seriously injured in an accident at work whilst operating a piece of

work equipment. Identify the documented information that might be used by the
employer (or their insurers) to defend a civil claim. (8)

QUESTION 21

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(a). Identify four types of health and safety that might usefully be displayed on a
notice board within the workplace. (4)
(b). Explain how the effectiveness of notice boards as a means of communicating
health and safety information to the workforce can be maximized. (4)

QUESTION 22

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Outline the strengths and weaknesses of using a checklist to complete a health and
safety inspection of a workplace. (8)

QUESTION 23

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(a). Define the meaning of the term young person as used in health and safety
legislation (2)
(b). Outline the factors to be taken into account when undertaking a risk
assessment on young persons who are to be employed in the workplace. (6)

QUESTION 24
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Outline the content of an induction training program for new employees designed to
reduce the risk of accidents. (8)

QUESTION 25

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State the powers given to health and safety enforcement officers appointed under
the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. (8)

QUESTION 26

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(a) With the aid of a sketch, identify the key elements of a health and safety
management system (such as HSG 65).
(6)
(b) (b) Outline the main contents of EACH of the elements of the health and
safety management system as identified in part (a) (12)
(c) (c) Identify two practical measures that managers could take to motivate
employees to follow the standards contained within the health and safety
management system.
(2)

QUESTION 27
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Outline the initial actions that should be taken following a major injury caused by
an accident at work.
(8)

QUESTION 28

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(a) Give TWO reasons why an employer should implement safe systems of work
(2)
(b) Outline six sources of information that should be consulted when
developing a safe system of work.
(6)

QUESTION 29
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Outline the factors that may increase the risk to pregnant employees in the
workplace. (8)

QUESTION 30
Identify the factors that influence safety related behavior at work.
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(8)

QUESTION 31
Identify the reasons an employee might require additional health and safety
training at a later stage of employment within an organisation. (8)

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QUESTION 32
(a) State the employees duties under the Management of Health and Safety at
Work Regulations 1999. (2)
(b). Identify six employee responsibilities which could be included in the
organisation section of a health and safety policy. (6)
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QUESTION 33
In relation to a risk assessment undertaken to comply with the
Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1999:
(a) Identify FIVE criteria that will determine whether it is suitable and
sufficient. (5)

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(b) Outline three circumstances that may require a risk assessment to be

reviewed. (3)

QUESTION 34
Outline FOUR active (proactive) monitoring methods that can be used in
assessing the health and safety performance of an organisation. (8)

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QUESTION 35
In relation to health and safety, outline the role of the following:
(a) Employment tribunals.
(b) Criminal Courts.
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(4)
(4)

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QUESTION 36
Identify the information that should be contained in the arrangements section
of a health and safety policy.
(8)

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Question 37
A large manufacturing company has just taken over a new site and has
discovered that they do not have any risk assessments in place. The
production manager intends to implement a programme of general risk
assessments for the new location.
(a) Outline the factors that the production manager should consider
when planning the risk assessment programme.
(8)
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(b)Identify the various checks which could be made to ensure those

completing the risk assessments are competent.
(6)
(c) Outline the various circumstances that may require a review of the
resulting risk assessments.
(6)

Question 38

An employee who works on a production line has notified her employer

that she is pregnant.
Outline the factors that the employer should consider when
undertaking a specific risk assessment in relation to this employee.
(8)
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Question 39

Outline the factors that should be considered when developing a safe

system of work.
(8)

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Question 40

A workshop has experienced a number of accidents that were due to

inadequate selection and implementation of risk controls.
(a) Identify four of the general principles of prevention.

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(4)

(b)Give the meaning of the term hierarchy of control.

(2)
(c) Outline how a typical hierarchy of control should be applied (8)
(d)Outline the factors to be considered when selecting an appropriate
risk control method.

(6)

Question 41

A visitor being shown around a site by a supervisor slipped on a patch

of oil on a warehouse floor whilst taking a short cut. The visitor was
admitted to hospital where they remained for several days.

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(a) Outline the legal requirements for reporting this accident to the
enforcing authority.
(4)
(b)Explain with reasons in each case the possible breaches of the Health
and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 by:
a. The employer
(10)
b. The supervisor
(4)
(c) Identify two government authorities who could prosecute the employer
for breaches of the HASAWA.
(2)

Question 42

An employee fell down a flight of stairs at work while carrying a box of

letters to the mail room and broke an arm.
a. Describe the requirements for reporting the accident to the
enforcing authority.
(3)
b. Give the information that should be contained in the accident
report (5)
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QUESTION 43

With reference to the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous

Occurences Regulations (RIDDOR) 1995:
c. Give the meaning of the term dangerous occurrence.
(2)
d. Identify two examples of a dangerous occurrence
(2)
e. Outline the requirements for reporting a dangerous occurrence
(4)
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