NGC2 Element 1 End of Unit Questions

Q1. Under the Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992 what are the
main work environment issues that are covered?

Q2. What are the requirements for sanitary conveniences and washing facilities under the
Workplace (health, Safety & Environment) Regulations 1992?

Q3. Under the Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1992 what are the
requirements for lighting?

Q4. What are the health effects of heat and radiation?

Q5. How can employers protect employees from the effects of heat hazards?

Q6. What are the health effects form cold environments?

Q7. What are the controls for cold hazards that employers can use?

Q8. What work practices are associated with workplace violence?

Q9. What controls can be put in pace to protect workers form the risk of violence at
work?

Q10.What are the hazards faced by pedestrians in workplaces?

Q11. What are the control measures for pedestrian hazards?

Q12. What are the hazards associated with vehicles?

Q13. When scaffolding by should inspected?

Q14. What are the control measures for the safe use of MEWPs?

Q15. What are the hazards associated with excavations?

Q16. When must a competent person inspect an excavation?

Q.17 What are the control measures for the safe use of excavations?

Q18. List the health risks for a sewage worker.

Q19. A company has a drug and alcohol policy. How can this be communicated to all
employees?.
Q20. A permit to work has been issued for some work at height to be done. What will the
permit specify ?