QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS

ELEMENT 05
RISK ASSESSMENT
 1. Past Exam Question
Outline the factors that should be
considered when carrying out a risk
assessment
(8)
 1. Past Exam “Answer”
 The types & range of hazards
 The types(people more at risk, (e.g. pregnant,
disabled, young, old, lone workers,etc) &
numbers of people exposed to those hazards
 The likelihood & severity & existing control
measures
 Methods of recording & communicating
 Methods & occasions for reviewing
 Remember:
– Suitable & sufficient, remain valid for a reasonable
time, appropriate to nature of work, prioritises
2. Past Exam Question
a) Identify the main topic areas that should be included
in a planned health & safety inspection of a
workplace (8)
b) With reference to the Workplace, outline the
requirements of FOUR types of welfare facility that
an employer must provide for his employees

(8)
c) Describe the possible enforcement actions that
might be taken against an employer for failing to
provide adequate welfare facilities (4)
2. Past Exam “Answer”
 a)
– Access & egress/workplace layout /
housekeeping, welfare, workstations / seating,
environmental conditions, equipment
 b)
– Washing facilities, accommodation for
clothing, sanitary conveniences, drinking
water, Facilities to eat meals & rest
 c)
– Improvement & prohibition