Management

Question 0

When is a written H&S policy required

Answer 0

Over 5 employers

Question 1

State the elements of the HSG65 model for managing H&S

Answer 1

Policy
Organising
Planning
Implementation
Measuring performance
Auditing
Reviewing performance

Question 2

What are the three main sections in a H&S policy

Answer 2

Statement of Intent
Organisation
Arrangements

Question 3

Give two types of H&S monitoring, together with examples of methods which could be used for each type

Answer 3

Reactive Monitoring… examining accident reports, near miss reports, audits, trend analysis

Active Monitoring… H&S inspections, tours, surveys, sampling

Question 4

What is the purpose of review

Answer 4

examines all information gained from monitoring & auditing activities to ensure that all parts of H&S management systems are working effectively and that policy objectives are being achieved

Question 5

What is included in planning & implementation

Answer 5

Planning & implementation actions achieves policy objectives by identifying and assessing risks through a risk assessment. Risks are then eliminated through design (Principles of Prevention) or reduced using controls (Control Hierarchy)