A1 QUESTIONS: International Diploma

1. With regard to risk assessment, explain what is meant by the term ‘suitable
and sufficient’.

2. Give a definition for hazard and risk.

3. Identify five costs of accidents that insurance will not cover

4. Explain the key features of each stage of the safety management model
described in HSG65.
5. Give three reasons for setting performance targets as part of health and safety
management system.
6. In a safety policy, what is the purpose of a written ‘Statement of intent’?
7. Give three examples of personnel and tasks that may be identified in the
‘organisation’ section of a safety policy.

8. Identify six provisions that would typically be found in the ‘Arrangements’

section of a safety policy.