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

Answer

The moral argument centres on the ethical duty to prevent harm, pain, and suffering to workers and their families. Legal compliance and financial savings are separate arguments.

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

Answer

Section 2(1) of HSWA 1974 places a general duty on employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all their employees.

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

Answer

Criminal law prosecutes offences against society (enforced by HSE/local authorities), resulting in fines or imprisonment. Civil law allows injured parties to claim compensation through the courts.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

ILO Convention 155

Answer

ILO Convention 155 (1981) concerns Occupational Safety and Health and the Working Environment, requiring member states to formulate a coherent national policy on OSH.

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

Answer

Financial arguments include direct costs (compensation, fines, increased insurance) and indirect costs (lost production, damage to reputation, investigation time, recruitment of replacement staff).

NEBOSH IGC Practice Test

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NEBOSH Foundations of Health and Safety