NEBOSH

MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY

UNIT IG1:
For: NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Open Book Examination

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Learner name Suresh Mummini

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Task 1: Determining uninsured costs incurred from the accident

Question 1
1.Loss of production: When workplace accidents damage equipment, it can be lead to
delay in production such as new joining, new membership.

2.Reputation Damage: When accident occurs in workplace it may cause bad image in
public

3.Emotional and psychological impact: when incident occurs in workplace it may effect
mental ability

4.Legal Fees :when workplace accidents It may effect on other members fees to collect

5.Medical Expenses not covered by insurance:

6.Unpaid bills and Financial Strain

7.Lowered Bank performance

8.Overtime to cover injured Personnel

9.Economic loss to injured families. Workplace accidents can have indirect finanicial
consequences for the injured workers family.

10.sick pay: When members are injured they may require time off for recovery

Task 2: Determining management failures contributing to the accident

Question 2
1.In the scenario, the Health Club Manager(HCM) is not aware of his health and safety
responsibility, he didn’t supervise the fitness instructor, thus fitness members followed
Unsafe practices, which resulted in the accident.
2.In this scenario, no proper assessment is carried out for seven years which is the main
failure of management contributing to the accident.
3.There is no proper train for fitness instructor about carrying out work
professionaly,which resulted in the accident.
4.Management is only concerned with satisfying their customer and don’t keep them
waiting, no attention is provided to health and safety of fitness members.
5.No proper health and safety documentation were present, they are maintaining 10 year
old health and safety policy, which was a big failure in Management.
6.No personnel protective equipment and first aid facilities were provided to the fitness
member.
7.There is no maintenance records for exercise machine, which resulted in the accident.
8.In the gym, the records of the past accidents and near misses are not kept, which
contributed the accident.
9.No proper fire drill record maintain from the management, which resulted in accident.
10.Management provide only one Fitness instructor for entire gym and he is feeling
uncomfortable, he is only one accepting overtime work. Which resulted in the accident.

Task 3: Recognising accident investigation failings

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Question 3
Immediate action is crucial an incident occurs. If there is a delay in initiating the
investigation in gathering information stage, several issues may arise,

1)Machine evidence may be lost or altered. Gym exercise machine might be removed or
disappear from the scene

2)The accident Scene may Effect investigators ability to reconstruct events.

3)It may effect the Root Cause Identification.

4)It may effect Recommendations and Hazard Control.

Task 4: The approach taken to the audit

Question 4
1.Health and Safety audits serves as a positive approach to prevent accidents and illness
in the workplace. This helps to organisations to prevent from when incident occurs.
2.During the audit, the workers and management of North town Health Club understand
the health and safety polices
3.The fitness instructor feels happy about this audit because management is listening to
him.
4.The workers and management of North town Health Club(NHC)will should maintain a
proper document, records to the exercise machines.
5.Health and safety audits will helps North town Health Club(NHC)organisation to
maintain positive image in public.
6. Health and safety audits will helps North town Health Club(NHC)organisation to
significant financial loses including medical expenses, legal fees etc..,

Task 5: Prioritising health and safety issues

Question 5
In a Safety committee meeting, there are several crucial health and safety issues occurs
that should be prioritized.
1.Equipment Maintenance: The gym instructor should regularly inspect and maintain gym
equipment to ensure it is safe or not, check for locking mechanisms, loose bolts, weights
2.Emergency Procedure’s: Ensure that all workers and members of North town Health
Club (NHC) are aware of mock fire drills, First aid station. Conduct drill periodically to the
workers.
3.Hygiene and Sanitation: The workers in North town Health Club (NHC) should
Regularly disinfect equipment, mats, and common areas.
4.Slip and Fall Hazards: Identify areas prone to slips and falls, such as wet floors near
showers or pool areas. Use caution signs to unsafe area.
5.Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): The management in North town Health Club
(NHC) should maintain PPE kits such as workout gloves, when handling weights or using
machines. Encourage proper footwear to prevent injuries.
6.Fitness Class Safety: Ensure fitness instructors follow safe practices during fitness
classes. Proper warm-ups, cool-downs, and modifications for different fitness levels are
essential.

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 7.Security measures: The management North town Health Club (NHC) should maintain
security measures like surveillance, and preventing unauthorized entry.
8.Health Screening: The management should Encourage members to disclose any
medical conditions or injuries.
9.Prohibited alchol:The management should maintain alcohol check regularly to the
members and use sign boards”alcohol prohibited “in work place area.
10.Ventilation and air quality : Evaluate ventilation systems to maintain fresh air
circulation in work place area.

Task 6: Recognising change and its impacts

Question 6 (a)

Managing change effectively is crucial for any organization

1)Implementing new technology
2)Change in work culture
3)Current processes are not working
4)Changes in staff and structure
5)opening a new location
6)pivoting and expanding business model
7) Being aquired by a brand.

Question 6 (b)
When planning a significant change in organisation, effective change management is
crucial.
1)Communicate the Plan for Change
2)Train the Changes
3)Identifying the problem and determining the proper process for change
4) Reviewing progress and analyzing results
5)Crafting a vision and plan for change

Task 7: Identifying the influence of job factors

Question 7
The behaviour of an injured fitness instructor in a gym can be influenced by various job-
related factors
1.Physical Demands: Fitness instructors often engage in intense physical activity during
their own sessions. This continuous strain on their bodies can lead to injuries.
2.Lack of injury prevention knowledge: Fitness instructors may not have comprehensive
knowledge about injuries and prevention strategies.
3.Psychological Factors:
Pain perception and fear of re-injury
4.Work environment and job stress
Work load

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 Job satisfaction
5.Physcical and mental health.
Personal Health
Mental well-being
6.Expectations and pressures.

Task 8: Administrative measures

Question 8
To prevent a recurrence of issues with exercise machines in a gym, organizations can
implement the following administrative measures:
1)Regular Equipment Maintenance and Inspection:
Ensure that all equipment is in good working condition and adheres to safety
standards. Display clear instruction on how to use each piece of equipment to prevent
misuse.

2)Emergency Preparedness:
a)Emergency exits .
b)Fire extinguishers .
c)First aid kits

3)Floor and Facility Safety:

a) Keep gym floors clean, dry, and free of slip hazards.

b)Secure lockers and maintain them in good working order.

c) Bathrooms and showers should be clean and well-stocked.

4)Staff Training:
a)Train all staff in first aid.

b)Staff should be knowledgeable about proper equipment usage to guide

customers and prevent unsafe practices.

Task 9: Health and safety morals

Question 9

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