IOSH Introducing Managing Safely 1

Question 1

What are the three main reasons for managing health and safety in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Moral, legal and financial

Answer

The IOSH Managing Safely course identifies three key drivers: moral (duty of care to protect people), legal (compliance with legislation), and financial (costs of accidents, lost productivity, insurance premiums).

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a positive safety culture?

Accepted Answer

One where safety is everyone's responsibility and is integrated into daily operations

Answer

A positive safety culture means that health and safety is embedded in the organisation's values, with everyone taking ownership rather than relying solely on safety professionals or only complying when monitored.

Question 3

Under UK health and safety law, who has the primary duty to ensure workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

The employer

Answer

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the employer has the primary duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all employees.

Question 4

What is the role of a manager in health and safety according to IOSH Managing Safely?

Accepted Answer

To lead by example, manage risks and ensure compliance in their area

Answer

IOSH emphasises that managers must lead by example, actively manage risks within their area of responsibility, ensure legal compliance, and promote a positive safety culture among their teams.

Question 5

Which of the following is a financial consequence of poor health and safety management?

Accepted Answer

Increased costs from compensation claims, lost production and fines

Answer

Poor health and safety management leads to significant financial costs including compensation claims, increased insurance premiums, lost production time, damage to equipment, enforcement fines, and reputational damage.

IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

IOSH Introducing Managing Safely 1