NEBOSH Health and Safety Foundations

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the NEBOSH International General Certificate?

Accepted Answer

To provide a broad foundation in health and safety principles applicable internationally

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To qualify participants as specialist safety engineers

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To provide legal qualifications in one specific country

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To train emergency first responders only

Question 2

Under the ILO framework, what is an employer's primary duty regarding worker safety?

Accepted Answer

To provide a safe working environment, safe systems of work, and adequate information, instruction, and training

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To provide workers with personal protective equipment as the first control measure

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To investigate all accidents after they occur

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To pay compensation for all work-related injuries

Question 3

What is the moral case for managing health and safety at work?

Accepted Answer

Workers should not suffer injury, illness, or death as a result of work — human dignity and social responsibility

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Safety is only important to avoid legal fines

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Only financial losses justify safety investment

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Safety management is only the duty of large companies

Question 4

What are the three pillars that justify workplace health and safety management?

Accepted Answer

Moral, legal, and financial reasons

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Cost, liability, and media coverage

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Government pressure, insurance requirements, and trade union demands

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Compliance, inspection, and enforcement only

Question 5

What is a 'near-miss' in occupational health and safety?

Accepted Answer

An unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage but had the potential to do so

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Any incident that causes injury

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A minor injury that does not require medical treatment

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An unsafe condition only

Question 6

Which document is typically used to record the significant findings of a risk assessment?

Accepted Answer

A risk assessment record (written/electronic document) stating hazards, risks, existing controls, and further actions needed

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Accident report form

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Safe work method statement only

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Monthly health and safety meeting minutes