NEBOSH CC Construction Health Risk Management

Question 1

What is the most common type of occupational ill health in the UK construction industry?

Accepted Answer

Musculoskeletal disorders

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Skin diseases

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Respiratory diseases

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Hearing loss

Question 2

Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), what is the hierarchy of control for managing exposure to hazardous substances?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate, substitute, enclose, LEV, safe systems of work, then PPE as last resort

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Provide PPE first, then consider other measures

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Train workers and rely on their vigilance

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Monitor exposure and treat any health effects

Question 3

A construction worker regularly cuts concrete blocks with a disc cutter. What is the primary health risk and what control measure is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Respirable crystalline silica causing silicosis; water suppression or on-tool extraction is most effective

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Noise exposure; ear plugs are most effective

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UV exposure; sunscreen is most effective

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Whole-body vibration; anti-vibration gloves are most effective

Question 4

What is the purpose of health surveillance under the COSHH Regulations?

Accepted Answer

To detect early signs of work-related ill health so that action can be taken to prevent progression

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To determine whether workers are fit for employment

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To monitor productivity levels

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To satisfy insurance requirements only

Question 5

Construction workers are exposed to UV radiation from the sun. What is the long-term health risk and what controls should be implemented?

Accepted Answer

Skin cancer (including melanoma); controls include scheduling work to avoid peak UV, providing shade, and covering exposed skin

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Sunburn only with no long-term effects

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Vitamin D deficiency

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Eye strain from bright light only

Question 6

What is a Workplace Exposure Limit (WEL) and how is it used in construction health risk management?

Accepted Answer

The maximum concentration of an airborne substance averaged over a reference period, above which exposure should not occur

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The minimum temperature at which work should stop

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The maximum weight that can be manually handled

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The longest shift length permitted by law