IOSH Introducing Managing Safely 2

Question 1

What is meant by 'safety leadership' in the context of managing safely?

Accepted Answer

Visibly demonstrating commitment to safety through actions and decisions

Answer

Safety leadership means that managers visibly demonstrate their commitment to health and safety through their everyday actions, decisions, and behaviours — not just through written policies or occasional reviews.

Question 2

Which moral argument supports managing health and safety at work?

Accepted Answer

Protecting people from harm because it is the right thing to do

Answer

The moral argument is fundamentally about the duty of care — no one should suffer injury, ill health or death as a result of their work. It is simply the right thing to do to protect people.

Question 3

How many people are killed each year in UK workplace accidents, approximately?

Accepted Answer

Around 140

Answer

According to HSE statistics, approximately 130-150 workers are killed in workplace accidents each year in the UK, with many more suffering serious injuries or work-related ill health.

Question 4

What is the estimated annual cost of workplace injuries and ill health to the UK economy?

Accepted Answer

Around £20 billion

Answer

The HSE estimates that workplace injuries and new cases of ill health cost the UK economy billions of pounds each year, with the figure typically cited around £18-20 billion when including costs to individuals, employers and the government.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a manager's competence in health and safety?

Accepted Answer

Having sufficient knowledge, experience and training to manage risks effectively

Answer

Competence in health and safety means having a combination of training, knowledge, experience and skills appropriate to the role. IOSH Managing Safely provides managers with the foundation of this competence.

IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

IOSH Introducing Managing Safely 2