NEBOSH . NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY UNIT IGC2: CONTROL OF INTERNATIONAL nebosh WORKPLACE HAZARDS Answer both Section 1 and Section 2. Answer ALL questions. ‘The maximum marks for each question, or part of a question, are shown in brackets. Start each answer on a new page. Answers may be illustrated by sketches where appropriate, This question paper must be returned to the invigilator after the examination, SECTION 1 ‘You are advised to spend about half an hour on this section, which contains ONE question. 1 Anorganisation uses small quantities of toxic chemicals. (2) Identify FOUR possible routes of entry of toxic substances into the body. (>) Explain the difference between acute and chronic health effects. (c) _ Identify the sources of information which could be used in the assessment of risk of toxic substances. (4) Outline the control measures that might be required in order to minimise risks to workers. (4) (4) (4) (8) SECTION 2 You are advised to spend about one and a half hours on this section, which contains TEN questions. 2 Outline EIGHT precautions that should be taken when leaving a forkclif truck unattended. 3 Outline FOUR main types of guards and safeguarding devices tfiat may be used to reduce the risk of contact with dangerous parts of machinery. (8) (8)10 "1 Outline the main hazards thgt may be present during the demolition of a building. (a) Outline the possible risks to health associated with the use of display screen equipment (DSE). (b) Identify the features of a chair to ensure it is suitable for use at a DSE workstation. Outline the requirements to ensure the safe evacuation of persons from a building in the event of a fire (2) Identify FOUR mechanical hazards associated with the use of a pedestral aril. (b) Outline FOUR control measures to reduce the risk of injury to operators of pedestral cris. Outline precautions that should be taken to reduce the risk of harm from electrical equipment in a workplace. (2) Outline the possible health effects from exposure to high levels of noise. (b) Give TWO examples of noise control techniques, other than personal hearing protection, that would benefit ail workers. Identify safe working practices for the use of a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP). (a) _ Identify the types of hazard that may cause slips or trips at work. (b) Outline how slip and trip hazards in the workplace might be controlled. (8) (4) (4) @) (4) (4) (8) (6) (2) (8) (4) (4)