IOSH Introducing Managing Safely 3

Question 1

What is the difference between a proactive and reactive approach to safety?

Accepted Answer

Proactive means preventing incidents before they occur; reactive means responding after they happen

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Proactive means responding to accidents; reactive means preventing them

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There is no difference between the two approaches

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Proactive is more expensive and therefore less effective

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a 'near miss'?

Accepted Answer

A heavy object falls from a shelf but narrowly misses a worker

Answer

A worker breaks their arm after falling from a ladder

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A worker reports feeling stressed about their workload

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A fire breaks out in the canteen

Question 3

Why is worker consultation important in health and safety management?

Accepted Answer

Workers often have the best knowledge of practical risks and solutions in their area

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It is only required in unionised workplaces

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It removes the employer's legal responsibility

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It is a voluntary best practice with no legal basis

Question 4

What is the purpose of a health and safety policy?

Accepted Answer

To set out the organisation's commitment, arrangements and responsibilities for health and safety

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To satisfy insurance company requirements only

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To list all accidents that have occurred

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To provide a record of risk assessments

Question 5

Under the HSWA 1974, employers with how many or more employees must have a written safety policy?

Accepted Answer

5 or more

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1 or more

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10 or more

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25 or more

Question 6

Which body is the main regulator for workplace health and safety in the UK?

Accepted Answer

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

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The Environment Agency

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The Care Quality Commission

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The Department for Work and Pensions