Element 1: Workplace Hazards and Risk Control Excavation – Hazards and Control Measures: Hazards associated with work may include: · Unexpected collapse of the trench wall /cave in: Sudden collapse of the excavation walls normally happens due to the condition of soil‚ presence of water‚ vibrations due to activities in the vicinity‚ lack of support etc. Severe crush injuries can result from even relatively small collapse as soil is very heavy · Falling of persons / workers into the trench:
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ASSIGNMENT NO. 3 120 Marks 1. A financial review within your organisation has resulted in a proposal to the Board of Directors to cut its health and safety budget and to cancel a project that was designed to lead to significant improvements in the working environment. Write a report to the Board giving reasons why the proposal should be rejected. (20) 2. a) In relation to the improvement of health and safety within companies describe what is meant by: i) Corporate probation (2)
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Vol 5 - Standard Form SHEQ Inspection Doc: Issue: Date: Page: 1 of 2 Instruction for use: All items marked as unsatisfactory on page 1 must be referred to on page 2 along with the category‚ action to be taken‚ by whom and the date for completion / close out. When remedial action has been taken‚ the person who received the report must confirm in writing close out with the person who carried out the inspection. Note: Guidance on completing the form can be found on SF054 Contract Name: SAMPLE Site
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Workshop and Offices Introduction Earlier today‚ I carried out a Health and Safety inspection of the above areas of our premises. The purpose of the inspection was two fold. First of all‚ to satisfy the requirements of the practical aspect of the NEBOSH General Certificate‚ and secondly to ensure that health and safety control measures in the above areas remained in force‚ and that we were complying with our statutory duties. Summary The inspection revealed that health and safety standards
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NEBOSH Question Bank 1. Replacement or repair of damaged plant and equipment is a cost that an organization may face following a workplace accident. (or) List eight possible costs to the organization following work place accident. Direct Cost: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Lost time of injured worker and any continued payments to worker or family. Damage to the equipment‚ tools‚ property‚ plant or materials. Medical or first aid costs. Time and materials to clean up after the accident. Insurance and compensation
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Nebosh National General Certificate NGC1 Element 1 NGC1 ELEMENT 1:- HEALTH AND SAFETY FOUNDATIONS DEFINITIONS What is Health and Safety? Health:- The protection of people from illness resulting from exposure to hazardous substances and materials. Safety:- The protection of people from physical injury. The problems associated with the safety side has been known for many years for example guards have been required on dangerous machines since the 19th Century whist the knowledge of the effects
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NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Please be advised that the course material is regularly reviewed and updated on the eLearning platform. SHEilds would like to inform students downloading these printable notes and using these from which to study that we cannot ensure the accuracy subsequent to the date of printing. It is therefore important to access the eLearning environment regularly to ensure we can track your progress and to ensure you have the most up to date
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2008 UNDERSTANDING ACTION VERBS USED IN N.E.B.O.S.H. EXAMINATIONS ETA Consultancy® Contents Understanding Action Verbs ............................................................................................................................... 3 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 3 Answer length......................................................
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Assignment 3 1. (a) Explain‚ using examples‚ the meaning of EACH of the following terms: Motivation is the internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job‚ role or subject‚ or to make an effort to attain a goal. An example is a student that spends extra time studying for an exam because they want a better grade at the end. (2) Perception is the process by which people translate sensory impressions into a coherent and
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Case – British Railways board Vs Herrington Relevance - Trespasser duty of care - Common humanity - Occupiers liability act 1984 Facts - Railway line operated by BRB ran through property open to public - Fences were in poor repair - 1965 children seen on line - Child severely injured when he stepped on line after passing through broken fence - Plaintiff claimed damages for negligence Ruling - House of lords held over trespassers‚ a duty to take steps as common humanity to avert
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