NEBOSH Foundations of Health and Safety 2

Question 1

ISO 45001 replaced which previous occupational health and safety management system standard?

Accepted Answer

OHSAS 18001

Answer

ISO 45001:2018 replaced OHSAS 18001 as the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems, adopting the Annex SL high-level structure.

Question 2

What does the term 'reasonably practicable' mean in the context of UK health and safety law?

Accepted Answer

The cost of risk reduction must be weighed against the degree of risk, with duty-holders doing everything possible unless grossly disproportionate

Answer

Reasonably practicable involves weighing the risk against the sacrifice (time, money, trouble) needed to avert it. Measures must be taken unless grossly disproportionate to the risk, as established in Edwards v National Coal Board (1949).

Question 3

Which body is the primary enforcing authority for health and safety in factories and construction sites in Great Britain?

Accepted Answer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Answer

The HSE is responsible for enforcing health and safety legislation in higher-risk workplaces including factories, construction sites, and chemical plants. Local authorities enforce in lower-risk premises such as offices, shops, and restaurants.

Question 4

Under HSWA 1974 Section 3, employers owe a duty of care to which group?

Accepted Answer

Persons not in their employment who may be affected by their undertaking

Answer

Section 3 extends the employer's duty beyond employees to include anyone who may be affected by the employer's undertaking, including members of the public, visitors, and contractors.

Question 5

An HSE inspector issues a notice requiring a dangerous machine to be stopped immediately. What type of notice is this?

Accepted Answer

Prohibition notice

Answer

A prohibition notice is served when an inspector believes there is a risk of serious personal injury. It requires the activity to cease immediately (or deferred if not yet imminent). An improvement notice gives time to put things right.

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NEBOSH Foundations of Health and Safety 2