NEBOSH Health and Safety Management Systems 5

Question 1

Which of the following best describes 'benchmarking' in health and safety management?

Accepted Answer

Comparing an organisation's health and safety performance and practices against those of other organisations or established standards

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Setting minimum acceptable standards for fire safety equipment

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Testing the structural integrity of workplace benches and furniture

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Establishing the benchmark salary for a health and safety manager

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of 'safety tours' as a monitoring technique?

Accepted Answer

To allow managers to walk through the workplace observing conditions, talking to workers, and demonstrating visible leadership

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To formally investigate accidents that have occurred

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To test the emergency evacuation procedures

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To carry out detailed noise assessments

Question 3

In health and safety management, what does 'competence' require beyond just training?

Accepted Answer

Appropriate knowledge, skills, experience, and sometimes specific qualifications relevant to the task

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Only a formal qualification from a recognised body

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At least 10 years of experience in the specific industry

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A degree-level education in a science subject

Question 4

What role do 'Key Performance Indicators' (KPIs) play in a health and safety management system?

Accepted Answer

They provide measurable data to evaluate whether health and safety objectives are being achieved

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They replace the need for risk assessments

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They are only used for financial reporting purposes

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They are optional extras not required by any standard

Question 5

Which of the following influences on safety culture is most directly within management's control?

Accepted Answer

The leadership behaviour and commitment demonstrated by senior managers

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The national culture and societal attitudes of the workforce

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The age profile of the workforce

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External economic conditions affecting the industry

Question 6

The concept of 'continual improvement' in ISO 45001 means:

Accepted Answer

Recurring activities to enhance OH&S performance, which may be incremental and do not need to happen in all areas simultaneously

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Making one major improvement per year

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Replacing the entire management system every three years

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Achieving zero accidents within the first year of certification