NEBOSH Health and Safety Management Systems 6

Question 1

What information should be included in the 'general statement of intent' section of a safety policy?

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A commitment to health and safety signed by the most senior person, setting out the organisation's overall aims

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Detailed risk assessments for each department

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A list of all competent persons and their qualifications

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The schedule for annual safety audits

Question 2

In the context of health and safety management, what is a 'just culture'?

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A culture that distinguishes between acceptable errors, at-risk behaviour, and reckless conduct, treating each appropriately

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A culture where no one is ever blamed for anything

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A culture where only criminal offences result in disciplinary action

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A culture where all safety decisions are made by the legal department

Question 3

According to HSG65, what are the four Cs of the 'Organising' element?

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Control, cooperation, communication, and competence

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Cost, compliance, certification, and consultation

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Culture, commitment, compliance, and continual improvement

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Clarity, coordination, checking, and corrective action

Question 4

Why is it important that a health and safety policy is communicated to all employees?

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Because employees need to understand their responsibilities and the organisation's commitment so they can contribute to its implementation

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Because the HSE will fine the employer if employees cannot recite the policy

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Because it satisfies the requirements of employers' liability insurance

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Because it prevents employees from claiming they did not know the rules if they are disciplined

Question 5

Which type of monitoring would include reviewing first-aid treatment records and minor injury reports?

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Reactive monitoring

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Active monitoring

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Environmental monitoring

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Biological monitoring

Question 6

What should an organisation do if a management review identifies that the health and safety policy is no longer adequate?

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Revise the policy to reflect current circumstances, communicate the changes, and implement updated arrangements

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Continue with the current policy until the next scheduled review

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Ask the HSE for permission to change the policy

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Wait for new legislation before making any changes