NEBOSH Foundations of Health and Safety

Question 1

Which of the following is considered a MORAL argument for managing health and safety in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Preventing pain and suffering to workers and their families

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Avoiding prosecution under criminal law

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Reducing insurance premiums and compensation claims

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Complying with enforcement notices from the HSE

Question 2

Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, what is the general duty of employers under Section 2?

Accepted Answer

To ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees

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To carry out risk assessments for all work activities

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To appoint a competent person to assist with health and safety

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To report all accidents to the enforcing authority

Question 3

What is the key distinction between criminal and civil law in the context of health and safety?

Accepted Answer

Criminal law deals with offences against the state and can result in fines or imprisonment, whilst civil law deals with disputes between individuals for compensation

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Criminal law provides compensation whilst civil law imposes fines

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Criminal law only applies to employers whilst civil law applies to employees

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There is no practical distinction in health and safety enforcement

Question 4

Which ILO Convention specifically addresses the Occupational Safety and Health framework?

Accepted Answer

ILO Convention 155

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ILO Convention 100

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ILO Convention 189

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ILO Convention 135

Question 5

A worker suffers a serious injury at work. Which of the following represents the FINANCIAL argument for better health and safety management?

Accepted Answer

The employer may face increased insurance premiums, lost productivity, and compensation claims

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The employer has a moral obligation to prevent suffering

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The injured worker's family will experience emotional distress

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The Health and Safety Executive will issue an improvement notice

Question 6

Under HSWA 1974 Section 7, what is the general duty placed on employees?

Accepted Answer

To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts or omissions

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To provide personal protective equipment for their own use

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To carry out their own risk assessments before starting work

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To report all hazards in writing to the Health and Safety Executive