IOSH Introducing Managing Safely 4

Question 1

What does the term 'safety culture' refer to?

Accepted Answer

The shared attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviours relating to health and safety

Answer

Safety culture encompasses the shared attitudes, values, beliefs, and behaviours of everyone in an organisation regarding health and safety. It determines how safety is perceived and prioritised in daily operations.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the three sections of a health and safety policy?

Accepted Answer

Risk register

Answer

A health and safety policy has three sections: the Statement of Intent (commitment), Organisation (who does what), and Arrangements (how safety is managed in practice). A risk register is a separate document.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the IOSH Managing Safely course?

Accepted Answer

To give managers and supervisors the knowledge and skills to manage safety in their teams

Answer

IOSH Managing Safely is designed to give managers and supervisors across all sectors the knowledge and tools they need to handle health and safety in their teams, regardless of their industry.

Question 4

Why should near misses be reported and investigated?

Accepted Answer

Because they indicate potential for future serious incidents and provide learning opportunities

Answer

Near misses are warning signs. Investigating them helps identify weaknesses in controls before a serious incident occurs. Heinrich's triangle suggests that for every serious injury, there are many near misses — addressing them prevents escalation.

Question 5

What does the 'Heinrich Triangle' (or accident triangle) illustrate?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between near misses, minor injuries and major injuries

Answer

Heinrich's Triangle shows that for every major injury there are many minor injuries and even more near misses and unsafe acts. It illustrates why addressing the base of the triangle (near misses) can prevent serious incidents.

IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

IOSH Introducing Managing Safely 4