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NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE
IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
UNIT IGC2: CONTROL OF INTERNATIONAL
WORKPLACE HAZARDS
WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2013
2 hours, 1400 to 1600
Answer both Section 1 and Section 2. Answer ALL questions.
The maximum marks for each question, or part of a question, are shown in brackets.
Start each answer on a new page.
Answers may be illustrated by sketches where appropriate.
This question paper must be returned to the invigilator after the examination.
SECTION 1
You are advised to spend about half an hour on this section, which contains ONE question.
1 (a) Identify typical causes of stress at work. (6)
(b) Identify THREE physical effects of stress. (3)
(c) Identify THREE behavioural effects of stress. (3)
(d) Outline appropriate control actions to manage stress at work. (8)
SECTION 2
You are advised to spend about one and a half hours on this section, which contains TEN questions.
2 Outline factors to consider when carrying out a fire risk assessment of a
workplace. (8)
3 A portable electric drill is being used by workers.
(a) Identify the hazards that may be present. (4)
(b) Outline the precautions that should be taken in order to reduce risk. (4)
IGC2/S/1309 © NEBOSH 2013 page 1 of 2 please turn over
This question paper MUST be returned to NEBOSH after the examination and must NOT be copied
NEBOSH INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE
IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
UNIT IGC2: CONTROL OF INTERNATIONAL
WORKPLACE HAZARDS
WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2013
2 hours, 1400 to 1600
Answer both Section 1 and Section 2. Answer ALL questions.
The maximum marks for each question, or part of a question, are shown in brackets.
Start each answer on a new page.
Answers may be illustrated by sketches where appropriate.
This question paper must be returned to the invigilator after the examination.
SECTION 1
You are advised to spend about half an hour on this section, which contains ONE question.
1 (a) Identify typical causes of stress at work. (6)
(b) Identify THREE physical effects of stress. (3)
(c) Identify THREE behavioural effects of stress. (3)
(d) Outline appropriate control actions to manage stress at work. (8)
SECTION 2
You are advised to spend about one and a half hours on this section, which contains TEN questions.
2 Outline factors to consider when carrying out a fire risk assessment of a
workplace. (8)
3 A portable electric drill is being used by workers.
(a) Identify the hazards that may be present. (4)
(b) Outline the precautions that should be taken in order to reduce risk. (4)
IGC2/S/1309 © NEBOSH 2013 page 1 of 2 please turn over
This question paper MUST be returned to NEBOSH after the examination and must NOT be copied
