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. To check the students level of understanding in the particular subject

2. To check the students demonstrating skills

LIST OF COMMAND WORDS USED IN NEBOSH EXAMS:

1. Give

2. Identify

3. List

4. Outline

5. Describe

6. Explain

NEBOSH IGC COMMAND WORDS OVERVIEW :

1. Give Definition / Meaning /Types /Examples

2. Identify Name or tittle

3. Outline Principle features (Write only the Major points or key issues)

4. 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

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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. To Provide a safe work equipments

2. Question : Identify the key stages of risk assessment :

Answer:

1. Identify the hazards

2. Identify the people who might be harmed and how

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 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

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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 .

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Still thousands of tips and techniques are available to crash your nebosh
examinations .

Thanks for your Time Best wishes for your Exams & Future.