IGC 2: CONTROLLING WORK PLACE HAZARDS

SECTION 1
1. An Inefficient local exhaust ventilation (LEV) system has been identified as
the main cause of excessive dust levels in a work place.
(a) Outline possible indications of a dust problem that may have alerted
staff to the inefficiency of the LEV system (4).
(b) Outline factors that may have reduced the effectiveness of the LEV
system (8).
(c) Outline control measures. Other than LEV, that might be used to
minimise levels of airborne dust (8)
SECTION 2
2. An electrically powered chemical pump, operating at 90 C, has developed
a leak. Outline control measures that should be taken during the repair of
this item of machinery (8).
3. (a) Identify the significance of the fire triangle (4).
(b) Identify two methods of heat transfer and outline how each can cause
the spread of fire in work premises (4).
4. (a) Identify the ways in which a driver may be injured while driving a
forklift truck (3).
(b) Outline features of a forklift truck that could help reduce the risk of a
driver being injured (5)
5.

(a) Identify work place sources of ionising radiation (2).

(b) Outline control measures that could be taken in order to reduce the
risks to workers from exposure to ionising radiation (6).
6. Outline hazards associated with the use of a powered materials host in
a workplace (8).
7. Identify control measures that could help reduced the risk of contact
with the moving parts of machinery (8)
8. Outline factors to consider so that persons can safely evacuate a work
place in the event of a fire (8)
9. Outline practical control measures to reduce the risk of injury from
electricity when using portable electronic tools (8)
10. To reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and back injuries,
postal workers have been provided with manually operated trolleys to carry post
during their delivery rounds.
Outline factors that would need to be considered when carrying out a manual
handling assessment of the use of the trolley (8)
11. Identify issues that would need to be addressed if work is to be
carried out safely from ladder (8)