Introduction to Health and Safety at Work

Specimen answers to NEBOSH examinations
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Observations 
Priority/risk 
Actions to be taken (if any) 
Time scale
List hazards, unsafe practices and
 
(H, M, L)
 
List all immediate 
and
longer-term
 
(immediate,
good practices 
actions required 
1 week, etc)
BENCH WORKSHOP
18.
Several cupboard doors under the
L 
Inform staff and trainees to keep all cupboards 
Immediate
benches were left open leading to 
shut and post appropriate notice on notice board.
risk of minor injury. 
Monitor compliance. 
On-going
19.
There was an unmarked jar containing
H 
Identify and label the jar or dispose of it. 
Immediate
a liquid (solvent?) on one of the benches.
If it is identifi ed, ensure that a COSHH 
Immediate
(COSHH) 
assessment has been completed.
Supervisor to inform trainees of the unsafe
Immediate
practice.
Ensure that the use of hazardous substances
Each
is covered during induction training. 
induction
20.
Frayed lead to hand-held sander – risk of
H 
Remove from use. 
Immediate
electric shock. (Electricity Regs.) 
Replace lead, PAT test sander and place it 
1/2 weeks
on the PAT register. 
Every 3
Include in regular PAT inspection schedule. 
months
Include electrical hazards and precautions in 
Each
induction training for trainees 
induction
21.
Chisels and a Stanley knife left on
H 
Remove from benches and place 
Immediate
benches. (PUWER) 
in tool rack. Check to ascertain whether 
Stanley knife necessary. If it is, use one 
with a retractable blade.
Report 
fi nding to supervisors and inform
On-going
trainees of dangers.
Monitor.