Identify Two Types Of Health And Safety Investigation
March 2011 NGC1
Question 1 An engineer was involved in a near-miss incident when he dropped a component whilst working on an overhead crane. The component narrowly missed an employee who was passing below.
(a) Give FOUR reasons why the near-miss incident should be investigated. (4) the incident should be investigated in the first instance to prevent a recurrence by identifying its causes and any weaknesses in the existing procedures and systems. It would also help to set priorities for any remedial action found to be necessary if for instance risk assessments and safe systems of work need to be amended. An investigation would additionally help to demonstrate management commitment to health and safety and assist in maintaining and …show more content…
Question 4 (a) Identify TWO types of health and safety inspection. (2) types of health and safety inspection such as pre-use checks for example of portable appliances or ladders; general periodic workplace inspections; statutory inspections and those associated with planned preventative maintenance; safety tours and safety sampling and inspections carried out by members of the enforcement authority.
(b) Outline the skills and knowledge that are required of an employee who conducts health and safety inspections. (6) qualities expected of an employee who carries out health and safety inspections, candidates were expected to refer firstly to the knowledge he/she should possess such as a general knowledge of health and safety together with the legal requirements and any published guidance; knowledge of the workplace and the work activities carried out with the procedures that have been introduced such as safe systems of work and the use of permits to work; and knowledge as to whom he/she should report the results of the inspections. Relevant skills would include
Question 1 An engineer was involved in a near-miss incident when he dropped a component whilst working on an overhead crane. The component narrowly missed an employee who was passing below.
(a) Give FOUR reasons why the near-miss incident should be investigated. (4) the incident should be investigated in the first instance to prevent a recurrence by identifying its causes and any weaknesses in the existing procedures and systems. It would also help to set priorities for any remedial action found to be necessary if for instance risk assessments and safe systems of work need to be amended. An investigation would additionally help to demonstrate management commitment to health and safety and assist in maintaining and …show more content…
Question 4 (a) Identify TWO types of health and safety inspection. (2) types of health and safety inspection such as pre-use checks for example of portable appliances or ladders; general periodic workplace inspections; statutory inspections and those associated with planned preventative maintenance; safety tours and safety sampling and inspections carried out by members of the enforcement authority.
(b) Outline the skills and knowledge that are required of an employee who conducts health and safety inspections. (6) qualities expected of an employee who carries out health and safety inspections, candidates were expected to refer firstly to the knowledge he/she should possess such as a general knowledge of health and safety together with the legal requirements and any published guidance; knowledge of the workplace and the work activities carried out with the procedures that have been introduced such as safe systems of work and the use of permits to work; and knowledge as to whom he/she should report the results of the inspections. Relevant skills would include