Question 1:

(a) Describe the types of personal protective equipment and clothing that can be used to avoid or minimise injuries to workers.

(b) List five essential points that should be taken into consideration before purchasing personal protective equipment and clothing.

Question 2:

a) Describe the following terms:-

(i) Hazard,
(ii) Risk,
(iii) Accident,
(iv) Incident,
(v) Near-miss,
(vi) Worker's Health surveillance, and
(vii) Work related injuries, Ill-health and diseases.

(b) List six principles of accident prevention.

(c) Briefly describe the duties of employers as stipulated under sections 5 and 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005.

Question 3:

A company is planning a reorganisation of the personnel which will involve a substantial redeployment exercise. In addition the company has agreed to create jobs for 60 school leavers. Describe the types of safety training and training methods that would be appropriate in these circumstances.

Question 4:

(a) Under Section 6 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005, employers have a statutory duty to prepare and keep revised a written statement of their health and safety policy. Explain the main requirements needed in a written health and safety policy.

(b) Outline the items that should be included in the ‘arrangements' section of the policy.