Element 1 Element 1
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1. IdentifyIdentifythe measures that should be taken to prevent slip and trip the measures that should be taken to prevent slip and trip hazards in an engineeringhazards in an engineering workshop.
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2. IdentifyIdentifythe factors to consider when assessing the adequacy of lighting within an open planthe factors to consider when assessing the adequacy of lighting within an open plan office
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". E#plainE#plain the procedure for spillage response spillage control and response the procedure for spillage response spillage control and response 1-1$ %eft &o'n1-1$ %eft &o'n (.
(. IdentifyIdentify the main hazards that the main hazards that may be present during demolition of a buildingmay be present during demolition of a building 1-1) *+S-Top1-1) *+S-Top ,.
,. IdentifyIdentify the safe working practices for the safe working practices for the use of a the use of a mobile elevating work platform (MEWPor amobile elevating work platform (MEWPor a !cissor lift
!cissor lift 1-"$ *+S do'n - Topic Focus1-"$ *+S do'n - Topic Focus .
. "n independent tied scaffold is to be erected on a "n independent tied scaffold is to be erected on a building in a busy town centre location.building in a busy town centre location. (a
(a utlineutline the precautions that should be taken in order the precautions that should be taken in order to reduce the risk of to reduce the risk of in#ury to membersin#ury to members of the public during erection and use of
of the public during erection and use of the scaffold.the scaffold. /o
/or0 at r0 at height Safetyheight Safety
Preention of fall of material Preention of fall of material erhead %ine contacts erhead %ine contacts +ead Protection
+ead Protection Training
Training
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(b utlineutline the inspection requirements for the inspection requirements for an independent tied scaffold.an independent tied scaffold. 1-"1 %+S do'n1-"1 %+S do'n ).
). Workers who deal with the public may be sub#ect to violent behavior. (aWorkers who deal with the public may be sub#ect to violent behavior. (a 7ie7ie the meaning of the meaning of $work%related violence&.
$work%related violence&. 1-, %+S Top argon 5uster1-, %+S Top argon 5uster (b (b IdentifyIdentify reasons why a member of the reasons why a member of the public may behave viol
public may behave violently towards a workeently towards a workerr ris0 Factors of iolenceris0 Factors of iolence 1-, %+S1-, %+S 8.
8. 'he influence of drugs on workers in the 'he influence of drugs on workers in the workplace can have a significant effect on health andworkplace can have a significant effect on health and safety. (a
safety. (a IdentifyIdentify possible reasons why a person may be possible reasons why a person may be in possession of drugs in thein possession of drugs in the workplace.
workplace. Stress Fatigue /or0 load Personal *easons 5ad 5ehaior 9:ttitude;Stress Fatigue /or0 load Personal *easons 5ad 5ehaior 9:ttitude; (b
(b utlineutline control measures that an employer could take in control measures that an employer could take in order to reduce the misuse of order to reduce the misuse of drugsdrugs in the workplace.
in the workplace. 1-) *+S &rug 1-) *+S &rug 6 :lcohol Policy6 :lcohol Policy <.
<. " three meter deep trench has to be " three meter deep trench has to be dug across a car park. dug across a car park. (a(a IdentifyIdentify a range of hazards a range of hazards associated with the work.
associated with the work. 1-"" +a=ards of e#caation1-"" +a=ards of e#caation (b (b utlineutline a range of a range of control measurescontrol measures to be implemented.
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1$. utlineutline precautions to be taken when repair work precautions to be taken when repair work is to be carried out is to be carried out on the sloping roof of aon the sloping roof of a building.
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11. IdentifyIdentify welfare and work environment requirements that should be provided in a welfare and work environment requirements that should be provided in a workplace. Pgworkplace. Pg 1-2 Topic Focus – Top – >inimum /elfare Standards
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12. utlineutlinethe cleaning and housekeeping requirements in a the cleaning and housekeeping requirements in a workplace.workplace. 1-1" to 1-1( %+S 9till1-1" to 1-1( %+S 9till Flamma4le >aterials;
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1". IdentifyIdentify ways in which accidents may ways in which accidents may be prevented when using portable ladders as a means ofbe prevented when using portable ladders as a means of access.
access. Pg 1-2, *+S – Safety Pg 1-2, *+S – Safety PrecautionsPrecautions 1(.
1(. (a (a IdentifyIdentify hazards associated with the use of hazards associated with the use of a cement mier.a cement mier. 1-1( *+S &o'n1-1( *+S &o'n (b
(b utlineutline control measures that can be used control measures that can be used to reduce the risks of to reduce the risks of in#ury to operators of ain#ury to operators of a cement mier.
cement mier. 1-1, %+S Top1-1, %+S Top 1,.
1,. utlineutline reasons why a scaffold might collapse. reasons why a scaffold might collapse. 1-2< %+S &o'n Topic Focus1-2< %+S &o'n Topic Focus 1.
1. IdentifyIdentify the effects of eposure to the effects of eposure to (i )ot environments (ii *old environments(i )ot environments (ii *old environments 1-" %+S1-" %+S 1).
1). +ffice workers are to relocate to new +ffice workers are to relocate to new premises. Ecluding welfare facilities,premises. Ecluding welfare facilities, utlineutline factors factors associated with the new workplace that should be considered when reviewing the health and associated with the new workplace that should be considered when reviewing the health and
safety requirements for the workers 1-2 %+S &o'n - Factors ..for lighting 6 1-" 9Temperature;
18. utline precautions that should be taken in order to minimize the risks to persons working at sub%zero temperatures in cold stores. 1-" *+S do'n - cold enironment Preentions 1<. "n organization is to temporarily increase the size of its workforce due to product demand. utline requirements of the workplace that will need to be considered with reference to the health, safety and welfare of the entire workforce. 1-2 6 1-" /elfare lighting Temperature
Element 2
1. Identify the control measures that could be implemented to reduce the risk to pedestrians in areas where vehicles are maneuvering. 2-" %+S &o'n 9/or0 enironment ?ehicle and &rier; 2. utline the means by which the risk or accidents from reversing vehicles within a workplace can
be reduced. 2-( %+S Top- Topic focus
". utline precautions that should be taken when leaving a fork%lift truck unattended 2-( *+S Topic Focus - Par0ing
(. utline factors that should be considered when assessing the risk of an incident while driving at work. 2-<*+S T 2-11 %+S 9&rier ?ehicle ourney;
,. (a utline reasons why a vehicle may not be able to stop effectively.
• Slip Surface
• Improper >aintenance • @neen Surface
• Incompetent &rier
• 5ra0e not 'or0ing properly • Aot good ?isi4ility
• er Speed
• :ggressie &riing
(b utline activities associated with vehicles when they are not moving that could result in risk of in#ury. Pg 2-2 *+ 4elo' Topic focus –Aon >oement *elated +a=ards
. (a Identify four ways in which people can be in#ured by vehicles in the workplace. 2-1 6 2-2 %+S
(b 7ie ways in which a vehicle driver who is not competent may put the safety of people in the workplace at risk. +e 'ill do 3ollisions 'ith Pedestrians 6 3ollision 'ith ?ehicles 5rea0ing Traffic rules
(c Identify issues that should be included in training programme for vehicle drivers in order to reduce the risk of accidents to themselves and other people. 2-, %+S &o'n – Topic Focus 3hec0list &efensie &riing techniBues
). -ollowing the introduction of forklift trucks into a workplace, several collisions have occurred. 7iereasons why the physical layout of the workplace may have contributed to the collisions. 2-" %+S &o'n - /or0 place enironment
8. utline factors that could cause a forklift truck to overturn. 2-2 %+S topic Focus
<. utline control measures that could be implemented in order to reduce the risk of pedestrians in a warehouse where separate traffic routes cannot be provided
Element "
1. &isplay screen eBuipment 9&SE; workstation user has complained of neck and back pain. Identify the features associated with the workstation that might have contributed towards this condition. "-" %eft - &SE *is0s
2. Identify factors that could contribute towards the development of work%related upper limb disorders (W/01s affecting supermarket checkout workers. "2 *ight Side Topics Focus -Tas0 Factors
". " worker is manually loading boes of components onto metal shelves. (a Identify F@* types of in#ury that the worker could suffer while carrying out this activity. "- *ight "-) %eft
(b utline the factors in relation to the load that will affect the risk of in#ury with Manual )andling. "-8 %eft
(. utline the specific hazards associated with the use of battery% powered fork%lift truck "-1, %eft and identify the precautions necessary in each case "-1 %eft
,. (a Identify the possible risk to health associated with the use display screen equipment (1!E. "-" %eft
(b Identify the features of a chair to ensure it is suitable for use at a 1!E work station "-( . utlinea good handling technique that could be adopted by a person required to lift a load from
the ground. "-1$ Safe %ifting TechniBue
). " group of production line workers are required to check the operation of padlocks manually as the last stage of a manufacturing process. " number of cases of work related upper limb disorders (W/01s have been reported amongst these workers. (a utline the specific casual factors that may have contributed to the condition. "-, %eft - Factory :ssem4ly
(b utline the measures that should be considered in order to minimize the risk of W/01s to these workers. "-, %eft do'n – 3ontrol >easures
8. Identify possible causes of a mobile crane overturning on a construction site. "-18 %eft Top <. utline factors to be considered when undertaking a manual handling assessment of the work
undertaken by baggage handlers at a large, busy airport. "-) %eft - T I % E
1$. 2n a factory, a conveyor system is used to transfer manufactured articles to the warehouse area. Identify the control measures to be taken to reduce the risk of in#ury to workers from the conveyor "-1) %eft &o'n - Precautions
11. " goods lift that usually carries meals from a ground floor kitchen to the first floor of a restaurant has broken down. /ntil the lift can be fied, workers will have to carry meals from the kitchen to the eating area on the first floor. utline factors to consider when undertaking a manual
handling assessment of this activity. "-) left >anual +andling *is0 :ssessment 9T I % E 12. 2n order to minimize the risk of in#ury when carrying out a manual handling operation3
(a) Identify types of mechanical that can be used to assist the manual handling operation. (4; "-< %eft @se +andling :ids
(b) +ther than using mechanical aids, outline ways to reduce the risks that could be presented by the load. "-< *ight >odify the tas0 %oad and Enironment Indiidual
Ergonomic >S& Factor – "-2 *+S T E E
>anual +andling *is0 :ssessment – "-) %+S T I % E >inimi=ing >anual +andling *is0 - "-8 *+S @ : E"
(a Identify reasons why loads may fall from this crane. "-18 %eft &o'n – Precautions 91 8 <1$;
(b utline precautions that should be taken in order to prevent accidents to workers at ground level when overhead cranes are in use. "-18 %eft – 3omplete Precaution 4ullet
1(. !everal large boes of leaflets have been delivered to the reception building of a workplace. Workers have been requested to move the boes to the mailing department located in the
basement on the floor below. utline precautions that could be taken in order to minimi=e the ris0 of inCury from this manual handling actiity. "-8 *ight @ : E"
Element (
5. (a Identify four hazards associated with the use of a photocopiers. (-1 %eft
(b utline the precautions that should be taken to reduce the risk to the health and safety of photocopier users. (-1 %eft
6. With respect to the operation of machinery, (a identify the merits, the limitations of two handed controls as a safety device. (-1" %eft &o'n
(b utline types of sensitive protective equipment (trip devices that could be used in addition to two%handed controls in order to improve safety. (-1" %eft Top
7. utline the measures to be taken to reduce the risk of accidents associated with the routine maintenance of machinery (-" %eft Topic Focus
4. (a Identify the issues that should be considered to help ensure that work equipment is suitable for use. (-1 *+S - Suita4ility
94;Identify measures that could be taken to help ensure that an item of work equipment remains in a suitable condition. (-2 %+S 6 *+S
estricting use, 2nformation, 'raining, Maintenance, 2nspection 8 'esting
9. utline four types of guard used on machinery and in each case, identify a workplace application. (-11 6 (-12 9 Fi#ed Interloc0 :dCusta4le;
:. " portable electric drill is being used on a building site. (a +ther than electricity, identify -+/ hazards associated with the use of drill. (-1) *+S - Top
(b utline -+/ precautions that could be taken to reduce the risk to workers. (-1) *+S &o'n
;. utline control measures to reduce the risk to workers when using non%powered hand tools. (-, %+S - &o'n
<. "n employer has installed new item of machinery. utline the factors to be considered before the machine is put into use. (-1 to (-( 9Suita4ility *estricting @se >aintenance EBuipment 3ontrol %ighting Space and perators;
=. Identify non%mechanical hazard associated with machinery and gie an eample in each case. (-1$ *+S Topic Focus and E#amples from (-1 to (-1) 9Photocopier Electricity Paper Shredder – Electricity Ergonomic 5ench Top 7rinder – :4rasion Pedestal &rill – Aoise; 5>. (a Identify four hazards associated with the use of a bench top grinder . (-1) %+S- Top
(c) +ther than a guard, outline four control measures that could be introduced to reduce risk to a worker using a bench top grinder. (-1) %+S &o'n - Protection
55. (a Identify specific risks associated with the use of pedestal drill. (-1) *+S Top (b utline precautions that are required to prevent in#ury when using a pedestal drill. (-1) *+S &o'n
56. Employers are required to provide adequate information, instruction and training in the safe use of work equipment.
(a Identify categories of workers who should receive information, instruction and training in the safe use of work equipment. perators :dmin Staff >aintenance Staff
(b utline issues that could be included in such information, instruction and training. (-2 %eft 9Information Instruction 6 Training – +igh ris0 %o' ris0 >aintenance Information; Element ,
1. utline the factors to consider when determining the frequency for the inspection and testing of electrical equipment. ,-1" %+S - Topic Focus 9: T > / I F E;
2. utline how fires could be caused by electricity. ,-( %+S - Electric Fire and E#plosion
". Identify four factors that could affect the severity of in#ury resulting from contact with electricity ,-" %+S - Topic Focus
(. Identify the effects in the human body in a severe electric shock ,-2 *+S - Ta4ular 3olumn ,. Portable electrical equipment, for use at work, should be in good condition and free from defect.
9a; utlinefeatures of portable electrical equipment that should be checked by the user before use. (: ,-, %+S- Topic Focus 9*eerse all the points;
94; Identify additional features of portable electrical equipment that should be inspected during periodic formal inspection by an appointed person. (6 ,-11 *+S - Topic Focus
. 2n relation to the use of electrical cables and plugs in the workplace
(a Identify four eamples of faults and bad practice that could contribute to electrical accidents ,-11 *+S - Topic Focus 9*eerse; D /et 3onditionD Improper Earthing D Aot using PPEs li0e electric gloes
(b utline the corresponding precautions that should taken for each of the eamples identified. ,-11 *+S Topic Focus
). Identify electrical hazards that could be discovered by a visual inspection. 9%56 0eft 'op 8. utline control measures that could be used when working with electrical equipment in a
workplace. ,-, *+S Side Topic Focus D 3ompetent Person D Inspection 6 >aintenance D Eathing D *educed 6 %o' ?oltage
<. utline precautions that should be taken in order to prevent electrical contact when3 9a; Ecavating near underground cables ,-1$ *+S - Stri0ing 4uried ca4les
94; Working in the vicinity of overhead power lines ,-1$ *+S - 3ontact 'ith oerhead po'er lines
Element
1. !ubstantial changes are to be made to the internal layout of the workplace. utline factors to consider when reviewing the fire risk assessment. - *+S - do'n
2. With respect to design features of a building (a identify two types of emergency warning
systems that can be installed in the building to help ensure that all workers can be made aware of the need to evacuate the building. -1" >anual alarm :utomatic :larm
(b utline si structural measures that can help to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. -1$ to -11
". With reference to the fire triangle, outline the factors that could increase the risk of a fire starting in a motor vehicle repair workshop. :%5 0)! (-ire !ource ? 1iesel, @as *ylinder, 'yre,PaperA 2gnition !ource ? Electric !park, Ehaust !park, Welding !park, *igarette !parkA
(. (a Identify the principles (or significance of the $fire triangle& :%5 0eft (b Identify three methods of heat transfer and outline how each contributes to the spread of fire.-2 *+S - Topic Focus
,. utline the requirements for the safe evacuation of persons from a building in the event of a fire. -1) %+S
. Identify eight common causes of fires in the workplace. -" %+S
). Identify precautions that would need to be considered before welding work can commence. -< *+S - Topic Focus
8. utlinethe general role a fire marshal would be epected to undertake in an e mergency evacuation of a workplace in the event of a fire. -2$ %+S – Fire >arshall
<. utline suitable control measures for safe storage and use of highly flammable liquids in the workplace. -1$ %+S – Topic Focus
1$. utline control measures that may be needed to help ensure that persons with sensory
impairments andBor physical disabilities may be evacuated safely in the event of fire. -21 %+S 11. " small fire has started in a motor car repair workshop and is currently contained to a waste bin
holding cardboard packaging material.
a. utline sources of ignition that may have started fire. (Electric spark from fle, spark from bike ehaust, Electric !park from battery, -riction spark from mechanical tools during
operation
b. Identify reasons why a water etinguisher would be the most appropriate to tackle this small fire and gie the reason why the fire would be etinguishing using it. *ard board fire is a *lass " fire 8 water is the best etinguisher , Works by cooling the fire
c. 2f the fire is not etinguished quickly, e#plain how the transmission of heat may cause this fire to spread to other parts of the workplace. *onduction through the materials (Cike Parts, available . *onvection because of the hot air current
Element )
1. (a Identify the health risks associated with eposure to blood borne viruses. (b Identify the workplace circumstances where a worker could be eposed to blood borne viruses. (c utline precautions that will reduce the risk from eposure blood borne viruses. )-2, %+S
2. (a Identify the health risks associated with eposure to the leptospira bacteria. (b Identify the workplace circumstances where leptospira bacteria may be present. (c utline precautions that will reduce the risks from eposure to leptospira bacteria. )-2 %+S 6 )-2 *+S
". utline factors to consider when undertaking an assessment of health risks for a hazardous substance. )-) *+ topic Focus
(. " hazardous chemical is to be used to clean the internal walls within a working factory
environment. utline the control measures that should be taken in order to reduce the risks to health during this cleaning activity.
>S&S Select PPE +and gloes Face >as0 9full face shield Safety shoes 3leaning tools eye 'ash station and 'ashing facilities First aid proision full 4ody apron proper 'or0 at height precautions
,. (a Identify four possible ill health effects that can be caused from working with cement )-2, *ight 4ottom.
. "n organization uses small quantities of toic chemicals
a.Identify four possible routes of entry of toic substance in to the body )-( *ight topic focus 6 )-, %eft Topic Focus
4.E#plain the difference between acute and chronic health effects )-" %+S Top
c. Identify the sources of information which could be used in the assessment of risk of toic substances - )-8 %+S 6 *+S Product %a4el 6 >S&S
d.utline the control measures that might be required in order to minimize risk to worker )-1( Principles of 7ood Practice
). Identify the information that should be included on a materials safety data sheet supplied with a hazardous substance )-8 *+S Topic Focus
8. utline factors to consider when selecting respiratory protective equipment (PE to give suitable protection against eposure to airborne substances.. )-2$ %+S Topic focus <. 9a; Identify forms of biological agents . )-1 *+S &o'n
5 utline control measures to reduce the risks of ill%health from eposure to biological agents. )-2" %+S
1$. utline factors that could reduce the effectiveness of a local ehaust ventilation (0ED system. )-1 %+S &o'n
11. "n +rganization produces a range of solid and liquid wastes, both hazardous and non%hazardous. utline arrangements that should be in place to help ensure the safe storage of the wastes prior to their collection and disposal. )-2< %+S &o'n
12. "s part of a cleaning process, solvent is to be sprayed on to components before being painted. 9a; 1uring the spraying process, identify the forms that the solvent could take. )-1 *+S top
9>ist 6 ?apor;
94; utline control measures that could be taken in order to help reduce the risks of eposure to this solvent. )-1( principles of good practiceD PPE D %E?
1". Workplace eposure limits (WE0s are set for hazardous substances. (a Identify the two types of eposure limit. )-12 *+S Top 9STE% 6 %TE%;
(b utline two purpose of WE0s. )-12 *+S TP Paragraph 9/or0place e#posure..; (c utline the limitations of WE0s.)-1" %+S
1(. (a Identify the health risks associated with eposure to legionella bacteria. )-2 %+S
(b utline precautions that will reduce the risks from eposure to legionella bacteria. )-2 %+S 1,. (a Identify the health risk associated with eposure to silica dust )-2 *+S &o'n
(b Identify the workplace circumstances where silica dust may be present (c utline precautions that will reduce the risk from eposure to !ilica dust
Element 8
1. Identify four types of engineering control that may be used to reduce noise in the workplace and gie a practical eample of each. 8-(
2. (a utline the possible health effects from eposure to high level of noise. 8-1 %+S – Top (b 7ie two eamples of noise control techniques other than personal hearing protection that would protect against the noise. 8-( 9e#cept +earing Protection;
". " maintenance worker regularly uses a hand held grinder and is eposed to vibration. (a Identify the symptoms that the worker may eperience due to this eposure. 8-) %eft (b utline si
control measures that can be used to reduce the risk from vibration. 8-8 %+S 6 *+S 9?i4ration E#posure 3ontrol;
(. +ther than those associated with the physical environment, utline possible work%related causes of increased stress levels amongst workers. 98-1, %+S &o'n 6 *+S causes of stress;
,. (a "n +rganization has identified that noise measurements in the workplace are required. 7iethe meaning of the following terms3 8-2 Terminology
(i -requency, (6 (ii 1ecibel (dC, (6 (iii $"& weighting. (6
9c; Identify types of noise measurement technique. (6 8-" %+S Top 9Simple Sound meter!;
. (a Identify health effects that may be caused by ionizing radiation. 8-11 %+S (b utline the main control measures to reduce the effects of eposure to ionizing radiation. 8-11 %+S 6 *+S 9Protection from ioni=ing!;
). (a Identify two types of non%ionizing radiation and gie an occupational source of each . 8-12 %+S 9Aon ioni=ing;( b utline the health effects associated with eposure to non%ionizing radiation. 8-12 *+S
8. " hospital has installed an %ray facility.
a. Identify the principles health effects associated with eposure to %ray radiation. (4 8-1$ *+S - ray paragraph
b. utline the control measures that could be taken to reduce the risks to the operator from eposure to %ray radiation. 8-11 %+S 9Time &istance Shielding;
