Question 1:

Employers should conduct proper health risk assessment in order to identify and control health risks before they lead to losses. Describe the four stages involved in a health risk assessment.

Question 2:

(i) The key feature of a ‘method statement' is that it provides a sequence for carrying out an identified task to ensure safety of employees and others. In such cases, it is necessary not only to know what the control measures are, but also to carry out the work in a particular order.

Describe the features that should be contained in a ‘method statement'.

(ii) What is a safe system of work?

(iii) Identify five examples where safe systems are required as part of the control measures.