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Following the success of the posts 1 and 2, this third installment in the series tackles questions from the, June 2006 paper. My aim isn’t to give you the NEBOSH answers as such, instead I use my experience as a trainer to give you top-tips for NEBOSH exams as a whole, plus points for inclusion when answering specific NEBOSH questions. Firstly, if you’re due to take a in the near future, here’s some general advice, all of which and more is covered in the course.
A range of NEBOSH past papers are available on the NEBOSH website. All the NEBOSH past papers for each unit dates back to 2011. Solving these NEBOSH past papers as part of your revision work, would help you work your way through the past paper questions using your course materials, revision notes, and preparing relevant answers. IGC1: Management of International Health and Safety Past Questions & Answers from NEBOSH IGC Examinations Q1 Outline the reasons why accidents should.
You should approach the exam with an action plan, which should focus on how to get the maximum number of marks from those available for each answer. As this can only be achieved if each question is attempted, time management must be at the forefront of your plan. Time should be allocated by dividing the 120 minutes for the exam as a whole, by the 100 total marks available. This leaves you with approximately 9 minutes for each 8 mark question – plus some spare time to revisit questions you feel you haven’t fully answered.
Bear in mind, most marks will be achieved in the first few minutes used to answer each question. So, when the time you have allocated to each question has expired, MOVE ON to the next question. You can find out more about exam timings in the post. Other elements of this action plan include ensuring you have everything you need to answer the questions e.g. A pen that you can hold comfortably, plus spares. A watch. A highlighter pen (for key words in questions – see the post for more on this).
Reading glasses if you need them. Sweets for that sugar rush that might be needed part way through. Also, leave your rough work on paper; don’t cross it through as it just might gain you a valuable extra mark. Now, on to the questions: 1.) Firstly, it might be an advantage to explain what is meant by an audit, as this will assure the examiner (and yourself) that you have an understanding of the basics. From HSG65, an audit is: The structured process of collecting independent information on the efficiency, effectiveness and reliability of the total H&S management system (Risk Control System) and drawing up plans for corrective action.
A tabular approach would make the reading of your answer easier for the examiner and would focus your mind on the action verb Identify (select and name) and the question’s aims. Advantages of using an internal auditor include pre-existing knowledge of critical areas of concern; the ability to easily and quickly find information; the ability to drill down into key areas; possible cost savings. Disadvantages may however include a lack of awareness of standards required by legislation or other external bodies; a lack of impartiality; a possible reluctance to create problems for management and the inability to review with a fresh pair of eyes. External health and safety auditors are experienced and bring both their expertise and an independent view not influenced by internal pressures and loyalties. This independence is considered best practice by the, and may be a requirement when tendering for work. External auditors are also likely to be aware of best practice across sectors. There may be problems relating to the external auditor’s lack of knowledge of the business, which may result in more people being asked more questions and therefore greater disruption to the business.
Other disadvantages include the external auditing system employed may not fit the organisation; additional training may be required and additional costs accrued. (If you’re interested in related reading, you can read more about the in this recent post). 2.) In answering this 2 part question attention should be given to the KEY words, in this case the action verb Explain and the fact that examples are required in the answer. The term Hazard is commonly termed as “the potential of a substance, person, activity or process to cause harm.” Typical Hazards may include such things as:.
Electricity. Working at height. Chemicals. Working at height is an example of a hazard. The term Risk means the probability/likelihood that an unwanted event will occur and the possible severity in terms of injury or damage should it occur.
It would be best practice for the exam to utilise the already recognised hazards as the basis for the answer to this element e.g. Electrocution.
Falling from height. Poisoning. The second part of this question may again link to the hazards and risks already identified to maintain continuity if it is thought applicable. My recommendation would be to concentrate on the Chemical hazard as this would allow you to quote such things as:. Inexperience. Slow effects.
Lack of training. Inappropriate warnings. Over familiarity. 3.) A question such as this asking you to ‘ Outline’ something requires you to cite a number of areas of influence, with fairly minimal descriptive responses – therefore a broad brush approach is appropriate.
Merely outlining the powers of the HSE will not be enough to adequately answer this question, instead you must read the question carefully and answer accordingly. Published by Ian Whyte I originally trained as a Mechanical Engineer and worked for Sandvik in South Africa, then various UK companies including Rolls Royce aerospace training department. There I delivered training courses, including health and safety training, throughout the UK, and in China. I joined RoSPA’s health and safety training team in 1996, and have since greatly increased the range and scope of my health and safety training activities.
Clients include the prison service, care homes, nuclear power stations and construction sites, both within the UK and overseas. I’ve capitalised on my engineering background by developing and leading Abrasive Wheel Setters and Power Press training courses both at Birmingham Skills Centre and the Republic of Ireland. I also specialise in the development and delivery of the NEBOSH National Certificate (and am myself a NEBOSH Diploma holder).
Most recently I have contributed towards the development of the NEBOSH International General Certificate training course, which was ratified by NEBOSH, having satisfied their syllabus requirements.