IOSH Measuring Performance 2

Question 1

What is a 'safety tour'?

Accepted Answer

A general walk-through of the workplace by managers to observe conditions, behaviours and compliance with safety standards

Answer

A safety tour is an informal walk-through of the workplace, typically conducted by managers or senior leaders, to observe working conditions, worker behaviours, housekeeping, and general compliance with safety standards. It demonstrates visible management commitment to safety.

Question 2

What is 'benchmarking' in health and safety?

Accepted Answer

Comparing an organisation's safety performance against similar organisations, industry standards, or its own past performance

Answer

Benchmarking involves comparing safety performance data (such as accident rates, audit scores, compliance levels) against other organisations in the same sector, industry averages, best practice standards, or the organisation's own historical performance, to identify areas for improvement.

Question 3

What should a safety inspection checklist include?

Accepted Answer

Items relevant to the specific workplace covering housekeeping, equipment condition, PPE compliance, fire safety, and adherence to safe systems of work

Answer

A good inspection checklist should be tailored to the specific workplace and cover: housekeeping, equipment condition and guarding, storage, access/egress, fire safety, PPE availability and use, welfare facilities, signage, working practices, and compliance with specific procedures.

Question 4

What is the purpose of analysing accident statistics?

Accepted Answer

To identify trends, patterns and areas of concern that inform targeted safety improvements and resource allocation

Answer

Analysing accident statistics helps identify trends (increasing/decreasing rates), patterns (common types, locations, times, worker groups), and areas needing attention. This data-driven approach enables targeted improvements, informed resource allocation, and evidence-based decision making.

Question 5

What is a 'safety climate survey'?

Accepted Answer

A questionnaire-based tool measuring workers' perceptions, attitudes and beliefs about safety in their organisation

Answer

A safety climate survey measures workers' shared perceptions of safety policies, procedures, practices and the importance placed on safety by management. It provides insight into the organisation's safety culture and can identify areas where perceptions differ from management's intended message.

IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

IOSH Managing Safely Practice Test

IOSH Measuring Performance 2