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IOSH Managing Safely Exam Questions

Here are some example questions, these are very similar to the actual questions you will see in the Managing Safely course itself.

Q. Think about a manager’s responsibilities and accountabilities for safety in the workplace. Which statement is correct? (Select one answer only from the following.)

1. A manager is not accountable for assessing and managing the risks the employee is exposed to. .
2. A manager can delegate accountability but cannot give away their responsibility. .
3. A manager can delegate responsibility but cannot give away their accountability. .
4. A manager is not responsible for making decisions about local safety practice.

Q. What is meant by the term hazardous event?

1. The combination of likelihood and consequence. .
2. The chance that something will happen. .
3. Anything that has the potential to cause harm. .
4. When someone or something interacts with the hazard and harm results.

Q. Think about reducing risks so far as is reasonably practicable. Which statement is correct? (select one answer only from the following)

1. Risk controls should always be implemented, regardless of the cost. .
2. The benefits of a risk control should weigh up the cost in terms of time, effort, money or inconvenience. .
3. When weighing up the benefit of a risk control, you should only consider the amount of time and effort involved it should still be adopted. .
4. If there are no benefits to the risk control.

Q. Select the most appropriate option from the three listed below:

Reducing the likelihood of fines and personal injury claims are ___________ reasons to manage safely.

1. Legal. .
2. Financial. .
3. Moral.

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