1.2 Regulating health and safety

Written by Imran Qureshi (NEBOSH)

NEBOSH IGC · Health and safety management · 15 questions

Name: ____________________ Date: ____________

Which ILO article covers the duty of employers to make workplaces, machinery and processes safe?
- A C155 Article 17
- B R164 recommendation 16
- C C155 Article 19
- D C155 Article 16
ISO 45001 is best described as:
- A A national law
- B An international standard for occupational health and safety management systems
- C A type of safety audit
- D A personal protective equipment standard
What may an enforcement agency do if an organisation fails to comply?
- A Give advice, require improvements and take legal action
- B Pay compensation to the organisation
- C Close the whole industry
- D Only give praise
Which ILO convention is the main reference for occupational safety and health in the NEBOSH syllabus?
- A C29
- B C1
- C C87
- D C155
ILO C155 Article 19 deals mainly with:
- A Fire safety
- B Workers' responsibilities and rights
- C Noise limits
- D Employers' responsibilities
Under C155 Article 16, an employer must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that:
- A Only the managers are protected
- B All risks are removed at any cost
- C Workers never make errors
- D Workplaces, machinery, equipment and processes under their control are safe and without risk to health
A worker believes a situation presents an imminent and serious danger to life or health. Under C155 Article 19 the worker should:
- A Wait until the end of the shift
- B Tell the customer first
- C Report it without delay to a supervisor
- D Ignore it if the work is urgent
ISO 45001 is:
- A A type of insurance
- B A list of exposure limits
- C A law that all countries must apply
- D A voluntary international standard for occupational health and safety management systems
Which of these do enforcement agencies commonly do?
- A Inspect workplaces and require improvements
- B Pay compensation to injured workers
- C Write the organisation's policy
- D Train all workers
Non-compliance with health and safety law can lead to:
- A No consequences if no one is hurt
- B A guaranteed reduction in costs
- C Legal action, compensation claims and loss of reputation
- D Automatic ISO 45001 certification
Where should a learner look first for the exact powers and penalties of enforcement agencies?
- A The ILO Convention C155
- B Any other country's law
- C The ISO 45001 standard
- D The law of the country where they work
ILO Recommendation R164 is best described as:
- A A standard on fire doors
- B A recommendation that supplements Convention C155
- C A national law of the United Kingdom
- D A list of hazardous substances
Employers' responsibilities in the syllabus are linked to which parts of the ILO documents?
- A C155 Article 17 only
- B ISO 45001 clause 5.2 only
- C C155 Article 16 and R164 recommendation 10
- D C155 Article 19 and R164 recommendation 16
Why can international standards such as ISO 45001 help an organisation that works in several countries?
- A They give a common framework for good practice
- B They guarantee that no incidents occur
- C They remove the need for risk assessment
- D They replace national law everywhere
A country has a law that is stricter than an international standard. The organisation working there should:
- A Follow only the standard
- B Follow whichever is cheaper
- C Meet the national law
- D Ignore it until inspected

Answer key

1. D, 2. B, 3. A, 4. D, 5. B, 6. D, 7. C, 8. D, 9. A, 10. C, 11. D, 12. B, 13. C, 14. A, 15. C

Article 16 covers employers' duties.
ISO 45001 sets requirements for a management system.
Enforcement can range from advice to legal action. The exact powers depend on national law.
C155 is the Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981, with Recommendation R164.
Article 19 covers cooperation by workers and the right to report imminent and serious danger.
Article 16 sets out the employer's general duty.
Prompt reporting is the worker's duty, and the employer must take action before requiring a return.
Standards give a common framework but are not law unless a country adopts them.
Enforcement agencies check compliance and can give advice and require improvements.
The consequences go beyond the legal penalty.
Powers and penalties depend on each country's law, so the national law must be checked.
R164 gives more detailed guidance to go with C155.
Article 19 and recommendation 16 cover workers' responsibilities and rights.
A shared framework helps consistency across borders.
National law applies where the organisation operates, so it must be met.