- A few workers are given a day to get the furniture ready for a large new office. They use hand tools (screwdrivers, spanners and hammers) to put together the self-assembly furniture. The next day, the workers reported illhealth effects associated with work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs).
(a) Identify possible ill-health effects experienced by the workers. (5)
(b) Explain why the workers may have been experiencing ill-health effects associated with WRULDs. (10)
(c) Outline control measures that could have reduced the risks of WRULDs among these workers. (5) - An electrically-powered chemical pump, operating at 90°C, has developed a leak.
Outline control measures to help reduce risk during the repair of this item of machinery. (8) - Outline what should be considered so that people with sensory impairments and/or physical disabilities can safely evacuate a workplace in the event of a fire. (8)
(a) Identify health risks associated with exposure to silica dust. (3)
(b) Outline precautions that will help reduce the risks from exposure to silica dust. (5)- Identify welfare facilities that should be provided for contractors during temporary construction work. (8)
(a) Identify the types of guard or protective device that could be fitted to a pedestal drill AND, in EACH case, identify the dangerous part that is being protected. (6)
(b) Other than guards or protective devices, outline control measures that may help reduce the risk of contact with exposed moving parts when using a pedestal drill. (2)
(a) Identify ways of preventing contact with a live electrical conductor. (4)
(b) Identify protective systems that would help reduce the risk from electric shock should a fault occur in an item of electrical equipment. (4)- Outline what should be considered when assessing the risk of a road traffic incident while driving at work. (8)
- An independent tied scaffold is to be erected on a building in a busy town centre.
Outline precautions that should be taken to help reduce the risk of injury to members of the public during erection and use of the scaffold. (8) - Identify different types of information contained in a safety data sheet (SDS) for a hazardous substance. (8)
(a) Identify what may indicate a need to carry out an assessment of exposure to hand-arm vibration (HAV). (4)
(b) Identify ill-health effects associated with exposure to hand-arm vibration. (4)