NEBOSH IGC MOCK EXAM SOLVED QUESTION PAPER (IGC 1 MANAGEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY)

SECTION 1

1. (a) Describe the key stages of the risk assessment process, identifying the issues that would need to be considered at EACH stage (10)

Ans:- There are five key stages to a risk assessment suggested by the HSE as follows:

The first stage is hazard identification which involves looking at significant hazards, which could result in serious harm to people. Trivial hazards should be ignored. This will involve touring the workplace concerned looking for the hazards in consultation with workers themselves and also reviewing any accidents, ill health or incidents that have occurred.

Stage 2 is to identify the person who could be harmed and how – this may be employees, visitors, contactors, neighbours or even the general public. Special groups at risk, like young persons, nursing or expectant mothers and people with a disability should also be identified.

Stage 3 is the evaluation of the risks and deciding if existing precautions or control measures are adequate. The purpose is to reduce all residual risks after controls have been put i to as low as is reasonably practicable. It is usual to have a qualitative approach and rank risks as high, medium or low after looking at the severity of likely harm and the likelihood of it happening. A simple risk matrix can be used to get a level of risk.

The team should then consider whether the existing controls are adequate and meet any guidance or legal standards using the hierarchy of controls and the General principles of prevention set out in the management regulations.

Stage 4 of the risk assessment is to record the significant findings which must be done if there are five or more people employed. The findings should include any action that is necessary to reduce risks and improve existing controls – preferably set against a time scale. The information contained in the risk assessment must be disseminated to employees and discussed at the next health and safety committee meeting.

Stage 5 is a time scale set to review and possibly revise the assessment to keep it valid and current, which must also be done if there are significant changes in the workplace or the equipment and materials being used, Legislation changes, work patters, after any major accidents/incidents and specialist advice

(b) Explain the criteria which must be met for the assessment to be suitable and sufficient (4)

Ans:- For a risk assessment to be deemed suitable and sufficient, it should identify all the significant risks arising out of the work activity, it should have considered all those affected by work with specific concern for pregnant women, young worker, disables etc., it should identify and prioritize the measures that need to be taken to comply with the relevant statutory(legal) provisions, it should be appropriate to the nature of the hazards in work, the residual risk is low (ALARP level) and, finally, it should be such that it remains valid for a reasonable period of time. In addition, the RA done by a Competent Risk Assessor.

(c) Outline the factors that the employer should take into account when selecting individuals to assist in carrying out the required risk assessment. (6)

Ans:- The most important factor is the competence and experience of the individuals in hazard identification and risk assessment. Some training in these areas should offer evidence of the required competency. They should be experienced in the process or activity under assessment and have technical knowledge of any plant or equipment used. They should have knowledge of any relevant standards, HSE guidance and regulations relating to the activity or process

They must be keen and committed but also aware of their own limitations. They need good communication skills and be able to write interesting and accurate reports based on evidence and the detail found in health and safety standards, codes of practice, regulations and guidance. Some IT skills would also be advantageous. Finally, the views of their immediate supervisor should be sought before they are selected as team members.

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