NEBOSH NGC 1 questions with verified answers
4 different
types of communication Ans✓✓✓--Verbal - Training or tool box talks
-Written - Safe working procedures, notice boards
-Kinaesthetic - Training aids, hands on
-Graphic - Videos, posters, films, charts etc
A confined space risk assessment should include? Ans✓✓✓--The task
-The working environment
-Working materials and tools
-Suitability of those doing the task
-Arrangements for emergency rescue
About permits to work PTW Ans✓✓✓--Represent the formal end of procedural
control and used in high risk activities
-No actual legal requirement
-Support RA related to high risk activities
Analysis of a SSOW? Ans✓✓✓--The sequence of operations to be carried out
-The equipment, play machinery and tools involved
-The people doing the work are competent - KUTE
-Foreseeable hazards Health Safety and Environment
,-Practical precautions which could eliminate or minimise these hazards
-Training needs for operators
-Monitoring systems
Aspects to consider for first aid? Ans✓✓✓--Hazardous substance, dangerous
tools or equipment
-Different levels of risk across the work place
-Total number of employees
-Facilities available across the work place
-Pattern of working hours
-Accessibility for emergency services
-Lone working employees
-Members of the public
Assessment of what SSOW are required? Ans✓✓✓--Types of risk involved
-Magnitude of the risk
-Complexity of the operation
-Past accident and loss experience
-Types of documentation needed
-Resources required to implement the SSOW (inc Training and monitoring)
Confined space hazards? Ans✓✓✓--Asphyxiation due to oxygen depletion
-Poisoning by toxic substances or fumes
-Fire due to flammable liquids
-Electrocution
, -Difficult to rescue injured personnel
-Drowning due to flooding
Considerations for a lone workers Risk Assessment? Ans✓✓✓--Does the
workplace present a special risk of working alone?
-Safe access and egress from the workplace?
-Equipment and substances safely handled by one person?
-Violence from others?
-Women and young persons especially at risk?
-Worker medically fit and suitable for lone working?
-Special training and supervision required?
Access to first aid provisions?
Considerations of young persons at work? Ans✓✓✓--The MHSAW REGS define
anyone under 18 as a young person
-A specialist Risk Assessment must be completed which takes in to account their
immaturity and experience (done before work starts)
-If the young person is under 16 the parents of the guardian should be notified of
the outcome of the Risk Assessment
Emergency procedures considerations? Ans✓✓✓--Nature of the emergency and
potential consequences
-How the alarm will be raised
-How 999 will be contacted
-Assembly point for all staff
-Emergency exits, marked and unobstructed
4 different
types of communication Ans✓✓✓--Verbal - Training or tool box talks
-Written - Safe working procedures, notice boards
-Kinaesthetic - Training aids, hands on
-Graphic - Videos, posters, films, charts etc
A confined space risk assessment should include? Ans✓✓✓--The task
-The working environment
-Working materials and tools
-Suitability of those doing the task
-Arrangements for emergency rescue
About permits to work PTW Ans✓✓✓--Represent the formal end of procedural
control and used in high risk activities
-No actual legal requirement
-Support RA related to high risk activities
Analysis of a SSOW? Ans✓✓✓--The sequence of operations to be carried out
-The equipment, play machinery and tools involved
-The people doing the work are competent - KUTE
-Foreseeable hazards Health Safety and Environment
,-Practical precautions which could eliminate or minimise these hazards
-Training needs for operators
-Monitoring systems
Aspects to consider for first aid? Ans✓✓✓--Hazardous substance, dangerous
tools or equipment
-Different levels of risk across the work place
-Total number of employees
-Facilities available across the work place
-Pattern of working hours
-Accessibility for emergency services
-Lone working employees
-Members of the public
Assessment of what SSOW are required? Ans✓✓✓--Types of risk involved
-Magnitude of the risk
-Complexity of the operation
-Past accident and loss experience
-Types of documentation needed
-Resources required to implement the SSOW (inc Training and monitoring)
Confined space hazards? Ans✓✓✓--Asphyxiation due to oxygen depletion
-Poisoning by toxic substances or fumes
-Fire due to flammable liquids
-Electrocution
, -Difficult to rescue injured personnel
-Drowning due to flooding
Considerations for a lone workers Risk Assessment? Ans✓✓✓--Does the
workplace present a special risk of working alone?
-Safe access and egress from the workplace?
-Equipment and substances safely handled by one person?
-Violence from others?
-Women and young persons especially at risk?
-Worker medically fit and suitable for lone working?
-Special training and supervision required?
Access to first aid provisions?
Considerations of young persons at work? Ans✓✓✓--The MHSAW REGS define
anyone under 18 as a young person
-A specialist Risk Assessment must be completed which takes in to account their
immaturity and experience (done before work starts)
-If the young person is under 16 the parents of the guardian should be notified of
the outcome of the Risk Assessment
Emergency procedures considerations? Ans✓✓✓--Nature of the emergency and
potential consequences
-How the alarm will be raised
-How 999 will be contacted
-Assembly point for all staff
-Emergency exits, marked and unobstructed
