NEBOSH NGC 1 – Check | Exam Study
questions and verified answers
What are the benefits of investigating accidents or incidents? - ANS -Prevention of similar
events occurring again
-Prevention of business losses
-Improvement in moral and general attitude toward H&S
-Improving management skills to improve H&S performance through the organisation
Why should a company investigate? - ANS If you think health and safety is expensive,
try having an accident!
What are the levels of investigation? - ANS -Minimal
Learn lessons to prevent future accidents
-Low level
A short investigation
-Medium level
A more detailed investigation
-High level
A team based investigation
What is the 4 step investigation procedure? - ANS 1.Collect facts about what has occurred
2.Assemble and analyse the info obtained
, 3.Drawing conclusions
4.Implement findings and monitor progress
What are the statutory requirements for recording and reporting incidents?
Accident book - ANS -Social security regs 1979-keep record of accidents at premises,
with more than 10 employees.
-Employer is to investigate the cause
-Purpose of the book for info up to 3 years minimum INCASE of a claim for compensation
-If an accident is connected with work, the injured party must be absent from work for
more than 7 days(inc weekends, rest days and holidays) but doesn't include the day of
the accident
-Responsible person must report this to the enforcing authority within 15 days
Occupational diseases - ANS Must be reported within 10 days and disease report form
must be sent to the enforcing authority
-Carpal tunnel syndrome
-Severe cramp of the hand or forearm
-Occupational dermatitis
-HAVS
-Occupational asthma
-Tendonitis
-Occupational cancer
-Occupational exposure to a biological agent
Types of record formats? - ANS -Keeping copies of report forms in a
file -Recording the details on a computer -Using the accident book
entry
questions and verified answers
What are the benefits of investigating accidents or incidents? - ANS -Prevention of similar
events occurring again
-Prevention of business losses
-Improvement in moral and general attitude toward H&S
-Improving management skills to improve H&S performance through the organisation
Why should a company investigate? - ANS If you think health and safety is expensive,
try having an accident!
What are the levels of investigation? - ANS -Minimal
Learn lessons to prevent future accidents
-Low level
A short investigation
-Medium level
A more detailed investigation
-High level
A team based investigation
What is the 4 step investigation procedure? - ANS 1.Collect facts about what has occurred
2.Assemble and analyse the info obtained
, 3.Drawing conclusions
4.Implement findings and monitor progress
What are the statutory requirements for recording and reporting incidents?
Accident book - ANS -Social security regs 1979-keep record of accidents at premises,
with more than 10 employees.
-Employer is to investigate the cause
-Purpose of the book for info up to 3 years minimum INCASE of a claim for compensation
-If an accident is connected with work, the injured party must be absent from work for
more than 7 days(inc weekends, rest days and holidays) but doesn't include the day of
the accident
-Responsible person must report this to the enforcing authority within 15 days
Occupational diseases - ANS Must be reported within 10 days and disease report form
must be sent to the enforcing authority
-Carpal tunnel syndrome
-Severe cramp of the hand or forearm
-Occupational dermatitis
-HAVS
-Occupational asthma
-Tendonitis
-Occupational cancer
-Occupational exposure to a biological agent
Types of record formats? - ANS -Keeping copies of report forms in a
file -Recording the details on a computer -Using the accident book
entry
