NEBOSH NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PAPER IGC1: MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH nebosh AND SAFETY FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2009 2 hours, 0900 to 1100 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 the answer to each question on the correspondingly numbered page of the answer book. 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. 4 (a) _ Identify the factors that should be considered when developing a programme of health and safety training within the organisation. (12) (b) Outline the various measures that might be used to assess the effectiveness of health and safety training (4) (©) Give reasons why it is important for an employer to keep a record of the training provided to each employee. (4) SECTION 2 You are advised fo spend about one and a half hours on this section, which contains TEN questions. 2 Identify EIGHT possible risks to the health and safety of a long distance delivery driver. (8) 3 (a) Outline the purpose of the ‘statement of intent’ section of a health and safety policy. (2) (b) Identify the circumstances that would require a health and safety policy to be reviewed, (6) IGCH/LN02/536 © NEBOSH 2008 page 1 of 2 4 please turn over This question paper MUST be returned to NEBOSH after the examination and must NOT be copied4 (2) Identify reasons why young workers could be at greater risk of accidents at work, (4) (6) Outline the control measures that could be taken to minimise risks to young workers. (4) 5 Outline the actions that should be taken following an accident at work that caused serious injury to a worker. (8) 6 (a). Identify TWO main purposes of first-aid treatment. (4) (b) Outline the factors to be considered when making an assessment of first- aid requirements in a workplace. (4) 7 Outline the key elements of a health and safety management system. (8) 8 — (a) Explain, using an example, the meaning of the term risk. @) (b) Identify the key stages of a risk assessment. 6) 9 Identify reasons why a worker could require additional health and safety training during their employment. (8) 10 (a) Outline how accident data can be used to improve health and safety performance within an organisation. (4) (b) Outline TWO active (proactive) monitoring procedures that could be used to assess an organisation's health and safety performance. (4) 11 Outline the factors that should be considered when assessing the health and safety competence of a contractor. (8) IGC1/LNO2/S36 © NEBOSH 2008 : page 2 of2 This question paper MUST be returmed to NEBOSH after the examination and must NOT be copiedNEBOSH NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PAPER IGC2: CONTROL OF INTERNATIONAL WORKPLACE nebosh HAZARDS : FRIDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2009 2 hours, 1330 to 1530 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 the answer to each question on the correspondingly numbered page of the answer book ‘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 {@)_ Identify how a dust problem would be recognised in a workplace. (4) (b) Outline how the human body defends itself against the effects of airborne dust. (6) (c) Outline, using practical examples, the control measures that should be implemented to reduce levels of dust in a workplace. (10) SECTION 2 You are advised to spend about one and a half hours on this section, which contains TEN questions. 2 (a) _ Identify TWO causes of fre in a workplace. (2) (b) Identify THREE methods of heat transfer and state how EACH can assist the spread of fire (8) 3 (@)_—_ Identify the possible ill-health effects to workers using display screen equipment (DSE) 4) (b) Identify the design features of a suitable chair for use at a DSE workstation. (4) IGC2/L/101/636 © NEBOSH 2008 page 1 of2 please turn over This question paper MUST be returned to NEBOSH after the examination and must NOT be copied4 Amaintenance worker regularly uses a hand held grinder, and is exposed to vibration (2) _ Identify the symptoms that the worker may experience due to this exposure. (2) (b) Outline SIX control measures that can be used to reduce the risk from vibration. (6) 5 Identify control measures to reduce the risk of electric shock when using a portable electric aril (8) 6 — Aworker is manually loading boxes of components onto metal racking. (2) Identify FOUR types of injury that the worker could be at risk from while carrying out this activity. (4) (b) Outline the factors in relation to the task that will affect the risk of injury. (4) 7 Identify control measures to reduce the risk to pedestrians in vehicle movement areas. (8) 8 (a) _ Identify FOUR mechanical hazards presented when using a pedestal aril (4) (b) Outline FOUR protection measures to reduce the risk of injury to operators of pedestal drills. (4) 9 Identify the hazards that could be present during demolition of a hotel building, (8) 10 Outline the factors to be considered for the successful evacuation of persons from a workplace in the event of fire. (8) 1 the information that should be included on a material safety data sheet (MSDS) provided with hazardous substance. (8) 1GC2/L7101/536 © NEBOSH 2008 page 2 of2 This question paper MUST be returned to NEBOSH efter the exemination and must OT be copiedNEBOSH NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PAPER IGC1: MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH nebosh AND SAFETY ; SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2008 2 hours, 0900 to 1100 Answer both Section 4 and Section 2. Answer ALL questions. The maximum marks for each question, or part of a question, are shown in brackets. Start the answer to each question on the correspondingly numbered page of the answer book. Answers may be illustrated by sketches where appropriate, This question paper must be returned to the invigllator after the examination SECTION 1 You are advised to spend about half an hour on this section, which contains ONE question. 1 (@)_ Identify the factors that should be considered when developing a programme of health and safety training within the orgar (12) (b) Outline the various measures that might be used to assess the effectiveness of health and safety training. 4) (©) Give reasons why it is important for an employer to keep a record of the training provided to each employee. (4) SECTION2 You are advised to spend about one and a half hours on this section, which contains TEN questions. 2 Identify EIGHT possible risks to the health and safety of a long distance delivery driver. (8) 3 (2) _ Outline the purpose of the ‘statement of intent’ section of a health and safety policy. 2) (b) Identify the circumstances that would require @ health and safely policy to be reviewed. (6) TGC#/L/02/0708/636 © NEBOSH 2008 page tof 2 please turn over This question paper MUST be returned to NEBOSH after the examination and must NOT be copied4 (@) Identify reasons why young workers could be at greater risk of accidents at work, (4) (b) Outline the control measures that could be taken to minimise risks to young workers. (4) § Outline the actions that should be taken following an accident at work that caused serious injury to a worker. (8) 6 (a) __ Identify TWO main purposes of first-aid treatment. (4) (b) Outline the factors to be considered when making an assessment of first- aid requirements in a workplace. (4) 7 Outline the key elements of a health and safety management system. (8) 8 — (a) __ Explain, using an example, the meaning of the term risk. @) (b) Identify the key stages of a risk assessment. 6) 9 Identify reasons why a worker could require additional health and safety training during their employment. 3) 10 (a) Outline how accident data can be used to improve health and safety performance within an organisation (4) (b) Outline TWO active (proactive) monitoring procedures that could be used to assess an organisation's health and safety performance. 4) 11 Outline the factors that should be considered when assessing the health and safety competence of a contractor. (8) 1GC1/LN02/01087636 © NEBOSH 2008 page 2 of 2 This question paper MUST be returned to NEBOSH after the examinalion and must NOT be copiedNEBOSH NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY PAPER IGC2: CONTROL OF INTERNATIONAL WORKPLACE nebosh HAZARDS. ; SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER 2008 2 hours, 1330 to 1530 - 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 the answer to each question on the correspondingly numbered page of the answer book, Answers may be illustrated by sketches where appropriate. This question paper must be returned to the invigllator after the examination. SECTION 14 ‘You are advised to spend about half an hour on this section, which contains ONE question. 1 (a) Outline the possible effects on workers’ health when exposed to high noise levels. (8) (b) Outline the factors to be considered when selecting personal hearing protection for workers. (6) (c) Describe, with practical examples, noise control techniques that would reduce noise levels in the workplace. (8) SECTION 2 You are advised to spend about one and a half hours on this section, which contains TEN questions 2 Identify contro! measures to reduce the risk of electric shock when using a portable electric drill (8) TGC2/LN02/536 © NEBOSH 2008 page 1 of2 please turn over This question paper MUST be reiurned to NEBOSH after the examination and must NOT be copied(2) Identify FOUR types of ignition source that could cause a fire in the workplace (4) (6) Outline control measures for EACH of the ignition sources identified in (a). 4) 4 Identify EIGHT types of mechanical hazard associated with machinery. (8) 5 (a) _ Identify FOUR hazards associated with the use of battery-powered fork lift trucks, (4) (b) Outline control measures for EACH of the hazards identified in (a). (4) 6 — (a) _ Identify TWO types of hazardous substance. (2) (b) Outline personal hygiene controls to reduce the risk of ingestion of a hazardous substance. (6) 7 Identify precautions necessary to prevent injury when working in and around excavations. (8) 8 (a) Outline the term ‘respirable dust’ 2) (b) Outline the methods for measuring airborne dust in the workplace. (6) 9 Identify control measures to reduce the risk of accidents from reversing vehicles in the workplace. (8) 40 Identify the risk factors that could affect manual handling activities in relation to: (a) the load, (4) (b) the individual. 4) 11 Identify EIGHT safe working practices that should be considered to reduce the risk when using a mobile tower scaffold. (8) IGC-P2/LN102536 © NEBOSH 2008 page 2 of 2 - This question paper MUST be returned to NEBOSH after the examination and must NOT be copied