IOSH Introducing Managing Safely 3

Question 1

What is the difference between a proactive and reactive approach to safety?

Accepted Answer

Proactive means preventing incidents before they occur; reactive means responding after they happen

Answer

A proactive approach focuses on identifying and controlling hazards before incidents occur (prevention), while a reactive approach involves responding to incidents after they have happened (investigation, corrective action).

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a 'near miss'?

Accepted Answer

A heavy object falls from a shelf but narrowly misses a worker

Answer

A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness or damage but had the potential to do so. The falling object that narrowly missed a worker is a classic example.

Question 3

Why is worker consultation important in health and safety management?

Accepted Answer

Workers often have the best knowledge of practical risks and solutions in their area

Answer

Consulting workers is both a legal requirement and good practice. Workers have direct experience of the risks in their roles and can provide valuable insight into practical and effective control measures.

Question 4

What is the purpose of a health and safety policy?

Accepted Answer

To set out the organisation's commitment, arrangements and responsibilities for health and safety

Answer

A health and safety policy sets out the organisation's general approach and commitment to health and safety, the responsibilities of key personnel, and the arrangements in place to manage health and safety.

Question 5

Under the HSWA 1974, employers with how many or more employees must have a written safety policy?

Accepted Answer

5 or more

Answer

Section 2(3) of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 requires every employer with five or more employees to prepare and keep a written statement of their health and safety policy.

IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

IOSH Introducing Managing Safely 3