NEBOSH Health and Safety Management Systems 4

Question 1

What is the main purpose of a health and safety audit?

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To systematically assess compliance with the OH&S management system, legal requirements, and best practice

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To investigate a specific accident that has occurred

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To calculate the cost of accidents for the annual report

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To train new employees in health and safety procedures

Question 2

The 'Arrangements' section of a health and safety policy should include:

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The systems, procedures, and practical arrangements for managing specific hazards and activities

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Only the names of competent persons appointed

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Only the general statement of commitment signed by the CEO

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Only the contact details for the Health and Safety Executive

Question 3

Which of the following factors is most likely to contribute to a NEGATIVE safety culture?

Accepted Answer

A blame culture where workers are punished for reporting near misses

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Regular management safety tours and visible leadership

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Open reporting systems with feedback to reporters

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Active workforce involvement in risk assessments

Question 4

The 'planning' element of a health and safety management system should include:

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Setting objectives, identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing risk controls proportionate to the hazard

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Only the emergency evacuation procedures

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Only the maintenance schedule for fire equipment

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Only the training plan for new starters

Question 5

In the context of continual improvement, what should happen after the 'Act' phase of the PDCA cycle?

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The cycle restarts at 'Plan' with the improvements feeding into the next cycle

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The cycle stops as the system is now perfected

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An external audit must be conducted before proceeding

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The policy is rewritten from scratch

Question 6

Under Regulation 3 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, what must every employer carry out?

Accepted Answer

A suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to employees and others affected by their undertaking

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A fire drill at least once per year

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A structural survey of the workplace every five years

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An occupational health screening of all employees