NEBOSH IGC MATERIALS

NEBOSH IGC 1 ANSWERING

TECHNIQUES WITH EXAMPLE
MAY 31, 2015 SPPLIMITED 7 COMMENTS

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Dear Safety Professionals

Good Day
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In last week we have seen about NEBOSH GC 2 Answering techniques with
example ,
Today let us discuss about Nebosh Igc 1 Answering techniques with nebosh
model and recommended questions

Nebosh igc 1 Questions and

answers with nebosh answering techniques
How our students getting Nebosh Distinction , Even though the over all
pass percentage all over the India is comparatively low ??
The Reason is Right Guidance and Continuous Effort .
Here are the simple Nebosh examination answering tips for Nebosh
aspirants with out any cost almost .
In Nebosh Examinations It is Essential to follow the command words to get
distinction and to achieve reasonable marks .

WHAT IS COMMAND WORDS :

Nebosh command words and

example
Command words are the action verbs which is an important technique used
in Nebosh examinations. You should clearly understand this before appear
for the examinations!!

WHY NEBOSH SETS COMMAND WORDS IN

EXAMINATIONS ??
1.
2.

To check the students level of understanding in the particular subject

To check the students demonstrating skills

LIST OF COMMAND WORDS USED IN NEBOSH

EXAMS:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Give
Identify
List
Outline
Describe
Explain

NEBOSH IGC COMMAND WORDS OVERVIEW :

1.
2.
3.
4.

Give Definition / Meaning /Types /Examples

Identify Name or tittle
Outline Principle features (Write only the Major points or key issues)
Describe Key features of subject without explaining each
points( Remember The answer should have a sufficient details
that the another persons can be visualize it )
5.
Explain Provide what you have understood from that subject

ANSWERING TECHNIQUE FOR GIVE :

In this type of questions Nebosh will normally ask Definitions & reasons &
types etc.
1.Question : Give the Meaning of term safety ?
Answer : The absence of risk of serious personal injury .
2.Question : 2.Give the three uninsured costs that might during workplace
accidents ?
Answer :

Production Delays

Loss of raw materials

Sick pay for injured workers

Overtime to make up for lost production time

ANSWERING TECHNIQUE FOR IDENTIFY :

In this action verb Nebosh will normally ask types , reasons or else categories
in syllabus
1.

Question: Identify three types of legal duties that the employer has
to comply with ?
Answer:
1.
To provide a safe work place
2.
To Provide a safe system of work

3.
2.

To Provide a safe work equipments

Question : Identify the key stages of risk assessment :

Answer:
1.
Identify the hazards
2.
Identify the people who might be harmed and how
3.
Evaluate the risk and decide on precautions
4.
Record the significant findings and implement them
5.
Review & update as necessary .
For this type of questions simply mentioning the key features & the types are
necessary no need to explain them .

ANSWERING TECHNIQUE FOR OUTLINE :

common mistakes is that the candidates starts to explaining the answer .
In this type of question you no need to explain the key features , simply
mentioning is enough .
1.
Question: Outline the common duties of employees ????
Answer:

Reasonable care : To take reasonable care of themselves and others

safety
Reporting of hazards : To report to the supervisor regarding

imminent hazards, if any found

Co-Operate with employer : To co operate with the employer to
fulfill the legal duties

2.Question :Outline ways in which workers perception of hazards shall be

improved ??
Answer :
1.
Training : By Providing training to increase awareness about hazards
2.
Campaigns : By Creating awareness by campaigns
3.
Removing distractions : by removing excessive
noise , temperature and other distractions in workplace
4.
Motivation : By motivating the employees during safety compliance
actions .
5.
Making hazards obvious : Providing warning signs and posters
around the site to make the hazards obvious

ANSWERING TECHNIQUE FOR DESCRIBE :

Example Question : Describe the key stages of risk assessment ?

Answer :
Identify the hazards associated with the workplace by the evaluation of
internal and external related documents and by inspection. Identify the
people at risk including the vulnerable peoples present in the
workplace . Evaluate the level of risk with the consideration of available
control measures and frequency of exposure to hazards.Record the
significant findings and the suggested control measures .Review the
assessment when ever there is a changes which might affect the risk level.

ANSWERING TECHNIQUE FOR EXPLAIN :

Explain how health and safety related behavior of employees shall be

improved ??
Answer :
Health and safety related behavior of employees shall be improved by
providing training and education regarding the hazards present (Ex : Hazards
exist is the machinery like entanglement etc )in the workplace and the safe
procedures needs to be adopted (Ex : safe use of guards & operating
procedures )during work . H & S Behavior of the employees also can be
improved by enforcing the site rules by appointing the supervisors and other
management staffs . Motivating the employees by consulting during the
health and safety related issues decision making process etc . Disciplinary
actions to be taken when ever violence of safe procedures are present .
By Following this Simple Techniques and continuous preparation you shall
achieve Good marks in nebosh examinations .
Remember this techniques are only the single step to reach your mile stone .
Still thousands of tips and techniques are available to crash your nebosh
examinations .
Thanks for your Time Best wishes for your Exams & Future.

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