Practice paper A4 IGC2

1 a) Identify FOUR possible routes of entry of toxic substances into the body
(4)
b) Explain the difference between acute and chronic health effects (4)
c) Identify the sources of information which could be used in the assessment
of risk of toxic substances (4)
d) Outline the control measures that might be required in order to minimise
risks to workers (8)
2 Identify control measures that could be implemented to reduce the risks to
pedestrians in areas where vehicles are manoeuvring (8)
3 Outline the specific hazards associated with the use of battery powered
forklift trucks and state the precautions necessary in EACH case (8)
4 Excavation work is being carried out on a construction site.
Identify the control measures needed to reduce the risk to workers (8)
5 a) Identify FOUR mechanical hazards associated with the use of a pedestal
drill (4)
b) Outline FOUR control measures to reduce the risk of injury to operators of
pedestal drills (4)
6 Outline the factors that may lead to unacceptable levels of occupational
stress amongst workers (8)
7 a) Identify the effects on the body from a severe electric shock (4)
b) Outline FOUR factors that could affect the severity of injury from contact
with electricity (4)
8 a) In relation to the classification of fires, give an example of a material (fuel)
that falls within EACH of the classes A,B,C and D (4)
b) Identify TWO methods of heat transfer AND explain how EACH method
contributes to the spread of fire (4)
9 Outline the hazards to which a worker could be exposed when cutting down a
tree using a chainsaw (8)
10 A maintenance worker regularly uses a hand held grinder, and is exposed to
vibration
a) Identify the symptoms that the worker may experience due to his exposure
(4)
b) Outline SIX control measures that can be used to reduce the risk from
vibration (4)
11 11) Identify EIGHT common causes of fire in the workplace (8)