INTERNATIONAL
GENERAL
CERTIFICATE
IN
OCCUPATIONAL
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY
MOCK
PAPER
IGC1:
MANAGEMENT
OF
INTERNATIONAL
HEALTH
AND
SAFETY
The
maximum
marks
for
each
question,
or
part
question,
are
shown
in
brackets.
Total
marks
is
100
1. (a)
Outline
the
factors
that
should
be
considered
when
selecting
individuals
to
assist
in
carrying
out
risk
assessments
in
the
workplace.
(5)
(b)
Describe
the
key
stages
of
a
general
risk
assessment.
(5)
(c)
Outline
a
hierarchy
of
measures
for
controlling
exposures
to
hazardous
substances.
(10)
Answer:
(a)
The
most
important
factor
is
the
competence
and
experience
of
the
individuals
in
hazard
identification
a nd
r isk
a ssessment.
S ome
t raining
i n
t hese
a reas
s hould
o ffer
evidence
o f
t he
r equired
c ompetence.
They
should
be
experienced
in
the
process
or
activity
under
assessment
and
have
technical
knowledge
of
any
plant
or
equipment
used.
They
should
have
knowledge
of
any
relevant
standards,
HSE
guidance
and
regulations
relating
to
the
activity
or
process.
They
must
be
keen
and
committed
but
also
aware
of
their
own
limitations.
They
need
good
c ommunication
s kills
a nd
b e
a ble
t o
w rite
i nteresting
and
accurate
reports
based
on
evidence
and
the
detail
found
in
health
and
safety
standards,
codes
of
practice,
regulations
and...