H&S Management Systems

Which model forms the basis of the HSE's guidance on managing H&S?

• ADeming Cycle (PDCA)✓
• BSix Sigma framework
• CLean management
• DITIL framework

Answer: The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Deming Cycle is the fundamental model recommended by HSE for managing H&S effectively.

What does ISO 45001 replace?

• ABS OHSAS 18001✓
• BISO 9001
• CISO 14001
• DBS EN 45001

Answer: ISO 45001:2018 is the international standard that replaces OHSAS 18001 for occupational health and safety management.

HSG65 'Managing for Health and Safety' recommends which key elements of a management system?

• APolicy, organising, planning, monitoring, reviewing✓
• BCompliance, audit, certification, audit
• CRisk, control, measure, report
• DExecutive, middle, supervisory management

Answer: HSG65 identifies five key elements: policy, organising, planning and implementing, monitoring and measuring, and audit and review.

What is 'safety culture' primarily defined as?

• AA set of shared values, beliefs and behaviours about managing H&S✓
• BCompliance with legal requirements
• CThe number of reported incidents
• DManagement's commitment to training

Answer: Safety culture refers to the collective attitudes, beliefs, and practices towards H&S across an organisation.

Which leadership approach has the greatest impact on safety culture?

• AVisible commitment and active participation from senior leaders✓
• BDelegation to H&S managers only
• CAnnual safety audits
• DWritten H&S policies

Answer: Leadership commitment is most effective when visible, active and integrated into business decisions.

What is the 'Plan' stage in PDCA concerning H&S management?

• ASetting objectives and identifying hazards and risks✓
• BImplementing control measures
• CMonitoring performance
• DReviewing incidents

Answer: The Plan stage involves identifying hazards, assessing risks and establishing H&S objectives and control measures.

In HSG65, what does 'monitoring' mean?

• AProactive and reactive measures to check if controls are working✓
• BInspecting equipment weekly
• CRecording all near misses
• DUpdating the H&S policy annually

Answer: Monitoring includes both proactive checks (inspections, audits) and reactive measures (incident investigation).

Which element of ISO 45001 is NEW compared to OHSAS 18001?

• AIncreased emphasis on context and risk✓
• BFocus on documentation
• CCompliance auditing
• DIncident reporting

Answer: ISO 45001 places greater emphasis on understanding organisational context, interested parties, and taking a risk-based approach.

What is a 'competent person' in H&S terms?

• ASomeone with sufficient training, knowledge and experience to manage H&S tasks✓
• BA qualified engineer
• CA manager with 5+ years experience
• DAn external consultant

Answer: A competent person has the necessary training, knowledge, experience and resources to manage H&S duties effectively.

Which is a characteristic of poor H&S culture?

• AIncidents are hidden rather than reported✓
• BContinuous improvement initiatives
• CStrong worker engagement
• DLeadership visibility

Answer: Poor safety culture shows signs like unreported incidents, blame culture, and lack of commitment from leadership.

What is the primary purpose of a H&S management system?

• ATo systematically eliminate hazards and manage risks✓
• BTo comply with audits
• CTo document procedures
• DTo reduce costs

Answer: The primary purpose is to identify, evaluate and control hazards and risks to protect people from harm.

In the PDCA cycle, what does 'Check' involve?

• AMonitoring and measuring to see if planned controls are effective✓
• BRecording data
• CIssuing corrective actions
• DTraining staff

Answer: Check involves monitoring performance, measuring effectiveness of controls and investigating discrepancies.