Past Examination Papers IGC2 September 2012 IGC2

NEBOSH

NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY UNIT IGC2: CONTROL OF INTERNATIONAL WORKPLACE HAZARDS WEDNESDAY 5 SEPTEMBER 2012 2 hours, 1400 to 1600 Answer both Section 1 and Section 2. Answer ALL questions. The maximum marks for each question, or part of a question, are shown in brackets. Start each answer on a new page. Answers may be illustrated by sketches where appropriate. This question paper must be returned to the invigilator after the examination.

SECTION 1 You are advised to spend about half an hour on this section, which contains ONE question.

1

Workers are required to push and pull trolleys in order to move items around a warehouse. Outline factors that could increase the risk of injury to workers from: (a)

the task of pushing and pulling;

(7)

(b)

the trolley and its load;

(7)

(c)

the working environment of the warehouse.

(6)

SECTION 2 You are advised to spend about one and a half hours on this section, which contains TEN questions.

2

(a)

(b)

Describe the following types of machinery guarding: (i)

fixed guard;

(2)

(ii)

interlocked guard.

(2)

Identify TWO advantages AND TWO disadvantages of a fixed machine guard.

(4)

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3

Outline the role of a workplace fire marshal.

(8)

4

Outline control measures that could be used when working with electrical equipment in a workplace.

(8)

(a)

Identify possible adverse health effects of working in a cold environment.

(4)

(b)

Outline control measures that could reduce the risk of adverse health effects when working in cold conditions.

(4)

Outline control measures an organisation could consider to reduce the risk of violence towards workers.

(8)

(a)

Identify FOUR forms of hazardous substance.

(4)

(b)

Outline factors that could reduce the effectiveness of respiratory protective equipment.

(4)

(a)

Identify factors that may contribute to the risk of an excavation collapsing.

(6)

(b)

Identify when an excavation will need to be inspected.

(2)

5

6

7

8

9

Identify EIGHT rules to be followed to minimise the risk of forklift trucks overturning.

(8)

10

Identify non-mechanical hazards which are associated with the use of machinery.

(8)

11

Identify health effects associated with hepatitis B infection.

(8)

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