NEBOSH IGC SOLVED QUESTION ( IGC 2 -CONTROLLING INTERNATIONAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS)

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SECTION 2

2. Outline control measures required to reduce risks to pedestrians in areas where vehicles are maneuvering (8)

Ans:-

Control measures to reduce risks to pedestrians in areas where vehicles are maneuvering

• Segregation of vehicles and pedestrians

• Appropriate road markings

• Maintaining good visibility (Mirrors, lighting etc.)

• Audible warning on vehicles

• Drawing up and enforcement of site rules

• Provision of refuges

• Wearing of High visibility clothing

• Good standard of housekeeping

• Training and supervision

3. Identify the hazards associated with battery- powered forklift truck and outline the control measures for the same (8)

Ans:-

Hazards associated with battery- powered forklift truck

Hazards

• Give off hydrogen gas – which is highly flammable

• Electrical short circuits – due to poor circuits / wrong connections

• Corrosive effect of acids – tissue burns

• Manual handling – internal and external injuries

Precautions

• Ensure good ventilation in the battery charging station

• No sources of ignition/smoking in the charging area as hydrogen gas concentration may lead to fire/explosion

• Suitable PPE like rubber gloves, apron, appropriate respiratory mask or respirator to be worn by personnel

• Insulated tools are to be used while handling

• Suitably designed lifting equipment should be used to lift off and replace batteries in forklift instead of manual handling

Another major hazard associated with battery-powered forklift trucks is that they are quiet when they move about or operate – leading to collision hazard. To overcome this,

High visibility clothing or reflective jacket is to be worn by personnel working in the vicinity

The vehicle and other pedestrian routes should be segregated and clearly marked

Forklift truck should have clearly audible reversing alarm as well as horn to caution personnel when approached or people come in close proximity to the vehicle.

Finally, revolving amber light can be fitted on top of the truck for easy visual identification

(Note: See how the Question Number 3 answered here. In question it clearly mentioned that Battery Powered forklift, which means NEBOSH priorities the Hazards related to Battery)

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