Igc1 Element 3 - Rev 0
Igc1 Element 3 - Rev 0
Igc1 Element 3 - Rev 0
2. Outline the factors that might contribute towards a positive safety culture within an organization. (8)
(Or)
Outline ways in which the health & safety culture of an organization might be improved. (8)
A clear policy with Health & Safety being given obvious equal priority with other business
objectives (e.g. quality, production, etc.)
The setting of realistic & achievable targets
The provision of a good working environment
Pro-active monitoring of health & safety standards
Effective communication channels
A "no-blame" culture
Consultation with and the involvement of the workplace.
3. A health & safety audit of an organization has identified a general lack of compliance with procedures.
a. Described the possible reasons for procedures not being followed. (10)
b. Outline the practical measures that could be taken to motivate employees to comply with health &
safety procedures. (10)
Part (a)
Inadequate supervision & enforcement of the procedures by the management.
Inadequate resources whether tools, equipment or employees
A poor attitude towards health & safety generally (as an indication of a poor safety culture)
Issues relating to working conditions that may hinder compliance with procedures (such as poor
workstation design & inattention to ergonomic issues)
The procedures themselves being unrealistic or unclear
Fatigue, illness & stress
Literacy & language issues
Mental and/or physical capabilities not taken into account
A failure to recognize risks
Peer pressure & other pressures or incentives to cut corners
A failure by management to consult the workforce & to provide the necessary information &
training
The repetitive, tedious or complex nature of the tasks being performed
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5. Question
a. Identify four types of emergency procedures that an organization might need to have in place. (4)
b. Explain why visitor to a workplace should be informed of the emergency. (4)
Part (a)
Evacuation in the case of fire
For accidents
For dangerous incidents such as chemical spillage, for security of intruder alert
In the event of an explosive device being suspected or discovered at site
Part (b)
Visitors need to be informed of the procedures so that they can act appropriately in the event of
an emergency, thereby minimizing the risk to themselves as well as to other persons
To comply with legal requirements
The general duty owed to persons other than employees, as is the employer's common law duty
of care
6. Question
a. Outline the events that may create a need for additional health and safety training within an
organization. (10)
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10. Question
a. Explain the difference between consulting & informing. (2) (Or)
In relation to employee involvement in health & safety, Explain the difference between consulting &
informing. (2)
b. Outline the health & safety matters on which employers must consult their employees. (6)
c. Explain how arrangements for consultation with workers may be made more effective. (4)
Part (a)
Consulting is a two way process and consultation is done during the introduction of new measure, new
technology, planning of alterations while Informing is a one way process of giving information by
employer like keeping employees informed about legislation, hazards and control measures, employer's
policy.
Part (b)
The introduction of any measures at the workplace that may substantially affect the employees'
health & safety
The arrangements for appointing and/or nominating competent persons
The H&S implications of introducing new technology
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16. Question
a. Outline the benefits to an organization of having a health & safety committee. (4)
b. Identify a range of methods that an employer can use to provide health & safety information directly
to individual employees. (8)
Part (a)
It demonstrates management commitment & compliance with the legal requirements to consult
with employees
It facilitates consultation & communication with the workforce via employee representatives
It provides a means of recording discussions that have taken place on health & safety matters &
it may help to foster a positive H&S culture by encouraging employee involvement & ownership
Part (b)
Notice boards
Team briefings
Training sessions including induction & toolbox talks
Newsletters & the inclusion of messages with wage / pay slips
Posters
Competitions & signs
One to one briefing such as appraisal sessions
17. Outline way to help ensure the effectiveness of a health & safety committee. (8)
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19. A contractor has been engaged to undertake building work in a busy warehouse.
Outline the issues that should be covered in an induction program for the contractor's employees. (8)
The particular risks in the working area (e.g. Movement of FLTs, Falling materials, conveyors &
the possible presence of asbestos)
General site safety rules regarding smoking, clothing & PPE, use of electrical equipment & so on
Requirements for PTWs & other controls
Exclusion zones & traffic routes
Arrangements for the storage of materials
Accident reporting & other emergency procedures (e.g. actions required in the case of fire)
The location & use of welfare facilities including first-aid
20. An independent audit of an organization has concluded that employees have received insufficient
health & safety training.
a. Describe the factors that should be considered when developing an extensive program of health &
safety training within an organization. (12)
b. Outline the various measures that might be used to assess the effectiveness of such training. (4)
c. Give Four reasons why it is important for an employer to keep a record of the training provided to
each employee. (4)
Part (a)
The completion of a training needs analysis is an important first step in the development of any
program of training that is comparing what employees need to know with what they already
know.
In deciding what employees need to know, consideration should be given to
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Their responsibilities
The activities carried out
The risks associated with those activities
The actions required of employees to minimize such risks
It should have been recognized in this context that a senior manage, for instance, will have
different training needs with respect to health & safety from those of a supervisor or a shop
floor employee
An assessment would then need to be made of employees' existing knowledge, taking into
account
Their previous experience
The levels & types of training already received
Any indications of where deficiencies may lie (e.g. from incident date or by observation)
From the training needs analysis would emerge information on
The number of employees involved
The types of training needed & the resources (in terms of financial costs, time &
facilities) required to carry out the program
The factors to be considered at this stage would include:
The competence & expertise of in-house staff to provide the required training
The possible need to involve external sources
The means of communicating the program to employees at all levels in order to seek
their commitment to
Their views on the program
Part (b)
Post-training evaluation by the trainers
The trainees themselves & their supervisors
Accident rates & sickness absences
Levels of compliance with laid-down procedures (such as the wearing of PPE)
The results of attitude surveys
The number & quality of suggestions made & concerns raised by employees with respect to
health & safety
Part (c)
To provide proof of an employee's expected level of competence
To identify when additional or refresher training might be needed
To enable a review of the effectiveness of the training to be carried out
To access the progress of the training program against targets
To provided evidence to be used in any future accident investigation or legal actions
21. Drivers of internal transport are required to be competent before they are permitted to drive
vehicles within the workplace
a. Explain the meaning of the term "competent person". (4)
b. Identify measures an employer can take to ensure that their drivers of internal transport are, &
remain competent. (4)
c. Outline the organization factors that may cause a person to work unsafely even though they are
competent. (6)
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Part (c)
Increasing awareness of hazards, e.g. safety campaign or posters
Involving people in the risk assessment process
Increasing knowledge, e.g. training
Identifying, including by the use of surveys, the reasons for employees misperceptions in order
to show how improvements might be achieved and how currently held view might be
challenged
Addressing environment factors, e.g. lighting and noise that might cause distraction or
otherwise hinder the perceptual process
Part (d)
Increase awareness by safety campaigns or posters
Increase knowledge by means of training
Identify reasons for employees misperceptions to show how improvements might be achieved
and how currently held views might be challenged
Making hazards more obvious, e.g. by the use of signs
Addressing environmental factors, e.g. lighting and noise
24. Question
a. Identify Four factors relating to the individual that might increase the risk of accidents at work. (4)
b. Give reasons why maintenance operations may pose particular risk to those undertaking them. (4)
Part (a)
Age
Lack of skill or experience
Lack of familiarity (or possibly over familiarity) with the workplace
High stress levels
Health problems
Medical conditions or physical disability / incapacity (including that brought about by alcohol
and drugs)
Part (b)
The existence of new or different hazards
The lack of familiarity or experience with the tasks or equipment involved
The likelihood that the events leading to the need for maintenance & their contingent hazards
would be unpredictable
The possibility that the maintenance operations would have to be carried out in confined spaces
or other poor work environments
The inevitable pressure on maintenance staff to complete the work in as short time as possible
in order to return to normal operation
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30. Question
a. Identify two main purpose of first-aid treatment. (2)
b. Outline the factors to be considered when making an assessment of first-aid requirements in a
workplace. (4)
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