Nebosh Igc1 Questions
Questions and Answers Related to IGC1 Elements 1 to 5
Give the meaning of the term perception (2)
Perception is the way we see and understandthings using all our senses, experience, training and general knowledge.
Identify ways in which a worker’s H&S perception in the workplace might be improved (4)
Provide general H&S awareness training
Conduct a risk assessment and provide findings to workers highlighting the hazardous areas and activities-
Conduct safety campaigns to improve safety awareness- Conduct health surveillance to identify impairment of senses.-
Select PPE which reduces the effect of any impairment of the senses (sight, hearing, smell)
4. Give the meaning of the term Hazard and an example of a hazard (2)
Hazard is something with the potential to cause harm.
Example: Fire
Give meaning of the term Risk and an example of a risk (2)
Risk is the likelihood that harm will occur and the severity of the harm.
For Example: Risk of slip trip and fall
5. Give meaning of the term “near miss” or “incident”(2) An unwanted, unforeseen, unplanned event that had the potential to result in a loss, but did not.Give meaning of the term Accident (2) An unwanted, unforeseen, unplanned event which results in a loss of some kind. .
6. Identify sources of information that can helpreduce risks to workers. (8)Internal Sources: External Sources: Risk assessments Professional Institutions such as Inspection reports IOSH Accident/incident records World Health Organization, ILO Medical reports Suppliers and Manufacturers Maintenance reports Consultants and Specialists Insurance Companies and workers unions .
7. What are the reasons for having good health andsafety practice? (3)The reasons for having good health and safety practiceinclude: Moral – duty to ensure safe workplace and not to expose workers to harm Legal – avoid prosecution - fines and punishments. Financial – reduce direct and indirect costs that are related to an accident or
Give the meaning of the term perception (2)
Perception is the way we see and understandthings using all our senses, experience, training and general knowledge.
Identify ways in which a worker’s H&S perception in the workplace might be improved (4)
Provide general H&S awareness training
Conduct a risk assessment and provide findings to workers highlighting the hazardous areas and activities-
Conduct safety campaigns to improve safety awareness- Conduct health surveillance to identify impairment of senses.-
Select PPE which reduces the effect of any impairment of the senses (sight, hearing, smell)
4. Give the meaning of the term Hazard and an example of a hazard (2)
Hazard is something with the potential to cause harm.
Example: Fire
Give meaning of the term Risk and an example of a risk (2)
Risk is the likelihood that harm will occur and the severity of the harm.
For Example: Risk of slip trip and fall
5. Give meaning of the term “near miss” or “incident”(2) An unwanted, unforeseen, unplanned event that had the potential to result in a loss, but did not.Give meaning of the term Accident (2) An unwanted, unforeseen, unplanned event which results in a loss of some kind. .
6. Identify sources of information that can helpreduce risks to workers. (8)Internal Sources: External Sources: Risk assessments Professional Institutions such as Inspection reports IOSH Accident/incident records World Health Organization, ILO Medical reports Suppliers and Manufacturers Maintenance reports Consultants and Specialists Insurance Companies and workers unions .
7. What are the reasons for having good health andsafety practice? (3)The reasons for having good health and safety practiceinclude: Moral – duty to ensure safe workplace and not to expose workers to harm Legal – avoid prosecution - fines and punishments. Financial – reduce direct and indirect costs that are related to an accident or