End of Element Questions IGC1 Element 1 Foundations in health and safety 1. Define the meaning of the following terms: (a) Safety (b) Health (c) Welfare (d) Environmental protection 2. Explain the main reasons for maintaining and promoting health and safety. 3. List the direct costs of accidents in the workplace. 4. List the indirect costs of accidents in the workplace. 5. Outline the powers of enforcement agency inspectors. 6. Outline the differences between International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions and recommendations. 7. Outline employer’s responsibilities according to the ILO Occupational Safety and Health Convention C155. 8. Explain what is meant by the following terms: (a) Absolute (b) Practicable (c) Reasonably practicable (d) Reasonable 9. Outline the mission of the USA’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 10. Outline the mission of the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
End of Element Questions IGC1 Element 1 Foundations in health
and safety
1. Define the meaning of the following terms:(a) Safety(b)
Health (c) Welfare(d) Environmental protection 2. Explain the main
reasons for maintaining and promoting health and safety.3. List the
direct costs of accidents in the workplace. 4. List the indirect
costs of accidents in the workplace. 5. Outline the powers of
enforcement agency inspectors. 6. Outline the differences between
International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions and
recommendations. 7. Outline employers responsibilities according to
the ILO Occupational Safety and Health Convention C155. 8. Explain
what is meant by the following terms:(a) Absolute(b) Practicable(c)
Reasonably practicable(d) Reasonable 9. Outline the mission of the
USAs Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).10.
Outline the mission of the UKs Health and Safety Executive
(HSE).
