WHY NEBOSH SETS COMMAND WORDS IN

EXAMINATIONS ??
1. To check the students level of understanding in the
particular subject
2. To check the students demonstrating skills

LIST OF COMMAND WORDS USED IN NEBOSH EXAMS:

1. Give
2. Identify
3. List
4. Outline
5. Describe
6. Explain

NEBOSH IGC COMMAND WORDS OVERVIEW :

1. Give Definition / Meaning /Types /Examples
2. Identify Name or tittle
3. Outline Principle features (Write only the Major points
or key issues)
4. Describe Key features of subject without explaining
each points( Remember The answer should have a
sufficient details that the another persons can be
visualize it )
5. Explain Provide what you have understood from
that subject
ANSWERING TECHNIQUE FOR GIVE :
In this type of questions Nebosh will normally ask Definitions & reasons & types etc.

1.Question : Give the Meaning of term safety ?

Answer : The absence of risk of serious personal injury .
2.Question : 2.Give the three uninsured costs that might during workplace accidents ?
Answer :
Production Delays
Loss of raw materials
Sick pay for injured workers
Overtime to make up for lost production time

ANSWERING TECHNIQUE FOR IDENTIFY :

In this action verb Nebosh will normally ask types , reasons or else categories in syllabus

1. Question: Identify three types of legal duties that the

employer has to comply with ?
Answer:
1. To provide a safe work place
2. To Provide a safe system of work
3. To Provide a safe work equipments
2. Question : Identify the key stages of risk assessment :
Answer:
1. Identify the hazards
2. Identify the people who might be harmed and how
3. Evaluate the risk and decide on precautions
4. Record the significant findings and implement them
5. Review & update as necessary .
For this type of questions simply mentioning the key features & the types are necessary no need
to explain them .

ANSWERING TECHNIQUE FOR OUTLINE :

common mistakes is that the candidates starts to explaining the answer .

In this type of question you no need to explain the key features , simply mentioning is enough .

1. Question: Outline the common duties of employees ????

Answer:
Reasonable care : To take reasonable care of themselves
and others safety
Reporting of hazards : To report to the supervisor
regarding imminent hazards, if any found
Co-Operate with employer : To co operate with the
employer to fulfill the legal duties
2.Question :Outline ways in which workers perception of hazards shall be improved ??
Answer :
1. Training : By Providing training to
increase awareness about hazards
2. Campaigns : By Creating awareness by campaigns
3. Removing distractions : by removing excessive noise
, temperature and other distractions in workplace
4. Motivation : By motivating the employees during safety
compliance actions .
5. Making hazards obvious : Providing warning signs and
posters around the site to make the hazards obvious
ANSWERING TECHNIQUE FOR DESCRIBE :
Example Question : Describe the key stages of risk assessment ?

Answer :
Identify the hazards associated with the workplace by the evaluation of internal and external
related documents and by inspection. Identify the people at risk including the vulnerable
peoples present in the workplace . Evaluate the level of risk with the consideration of available
control measures and frequency of exposure to hazards.Record the significant findings and the
suggested control measures .Review the assessment when ever there is a changes which might
affect the risk level.

ANSWERING TECHNIQUE FOR EXPLAIN :

Explain how health and safety related behavior of employees shall be improved ??
Answer :
Health and safety related behavior of employees shall be improved by providing training and
education regarding the hazards present (Ex : Hazards exist is the machinery like entanglement
etc )in the workplace and the safe procedures needs to be adopted (Ex : safe use of guards &
operating procedures )during work . H & S Behavior of the employees also can be improved by
enforcing the site rules by appointing the supervisors and other management staffs . Motivating
the employees by consulting during the health and safety related issues decision making process
etc . Disciplinary actions to be taken when ever violence of safe procedures are present .