NEBOSH - INTERNATIONAL GENERAL CERTIFICATE

PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
As part of the NEBOSH International General Certificate Course, you have to complete a hand written practical
assessment within 7 days after the last day of the course and have it assessed. The practical assessment takes
the form of an inspection of your workplace and a report to management, the results of which you record on
the attached sheets and submit for marking.

Please note:

When returning your practical assessment to
remove this front cover.
The Practical application may be submitted in the candidates own handwriting or be word
processed.
You must complete and return all sections of this assessment.
The submission must include:
o Completed observation sheets covering a number and range of hazards and good practice,
identify suitable control measures and timescales;
o An introduction and executive summary;
o Main findings of the completed inspection;
o Conclusions which summarise the main issues identified in the candidates workplace;
o Completed recommendation table.
Ensure that the practical assessment is returned by recorded or special delivery and a copy is retained
by yourself.

When you have completed your practical assessment you should return it to:


Address :




Phone No :
E-Mail :



There is a time limit for the return of the project. Your project must be completed and returned by:

Course code: exam date:
Last Date of Submission:



Candidates Name:
Aspire Middle East Training Institute. Do not
September 30, 2014
October 07, 2014
ACE Training and Consulting
P.O Box 34973
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
+971 2 677 1226
[email protected]
Guidance and information
Procedure to complete the practical application
The practical application must be carried out in the candidates own workplace. The workplace
should be large enough to provide a sufficient range of hazards in the areas covered to provide an
adequate range for identification. If the workplace is very large, in order that the practical
application is manageable the candidate should limit the area considered.
Management at the premises should be consulted to ensure the candidate can carry out the
inspection without endangering their own health and safety. Where confidentiality requires,
locations and company names may be omitted from the report.
Candidates must achieve the pass standard (60%) in this unit in order to satisfy the criteria for the
qualification.

Completion of observation sheets:
The observation sheets must be completed during the inspection. Only brief details of each hazard
are required including where the hazard was located and the nature of the hazard.
For example, housekeeping could be better does not give enough information about the particular
hazard. Candidates should avoid the tendency to simply identify the tasks being undertaken, or the
equipment that is being used, instead of providing an indication of how the tasks or items of
equipment pose a risk. Candidates must demonstrate their understanding of how identified hazards
have the potential to cause harm, for example, boxes stored on the floor may cause obstruction of
access, egress routes and / or a risk of musculoskeletal injury if lifted. This information must be
recorded in the Hazards / Good Practice column.
The observation sheets should be completed by:
identifying, in the left hand column, any hazards, unsafe work practices and examples of
good practice observed during the inspection;
commenting in the next column, on the adequacy of existing controls and identifying any
immediate, medium term and long term remedial actions needed;
stating, in the right hand column a reasonable timescale for the actions identified.
There should be sufficient information on the observation sheets to enable the candidate to
complete a report to management on their findings. Candidates are also advised to make notes on
the area inspected, including activities taking place, in order to complete the introduction to their
report. Whilst poor spelling and grammar will not be marked or penalised, if the assessor is unable
to read or to understand the notes made by candidates during their inspection then invariably fewer
marks will be awarded than would otherwise have been the case. The practical application may be
submitted in the candidates own handwriting or word processed.

BEST WAY TO COMPLETE THE OBSERVATION SHEETS
Range and number of hazards/good practice (15 marks):
To gain maximum marks, you should identify 20 uncontrolled hazards, but are strongly
recommended to identify more than 20 (but no more than 30) in case of duplication or
inappropriate hazards being identified. You are expected to identify different types of hazards such
as hazardous substances, fire, electrical, work equipment, ergonomic, housekeeping, noise,
vibration, transport, manual handling and health hazards and should also consider if there are any
welfare and environmental problems.
At least four different types of hazard must be included for maximum marks.
In addition you are expected to comment on situations where there is adequate control of hazards
and where good practice is being observed, although you should place the emphasis on uncontrolled
hazards. A maximum of 1 mark is available for good practice.

Where a candidate repeats a hazard, that hazard will only be credited once eg reference to three
items of work equipment requiring portable appliance testing.
It is important to note that credit can only be gained in this section for clearly identified hazards.

Identification of suitable control measures and timescales (15 marks):
You are expected to give thought to what is required to immediately control the risk from each
identified hazard AND to identify the need for medium and long term actions to control the risk.
This requires you to distinguish between the symptoms and the root causes of hazards.
For example, the immediate action on a spillage may be clean up spillage and inform supervisor
whereas medium term actions might include appropriate supervisor training, regular inspections,
and investigation of the source of the leak. A longer term action may be to modify the work process
to tackle the root cause. The proposed control measures must not only remove or control the hazard
but must also be realistic in terms of timescales.
If existing controls are in place and considered adequate, you should consider any measures
required to maintain this level of control.
You should avoid generic phrases being repeatedly used e.g. monitor and train staff. You should
give appropriate clarification by giving examples of appropriate monitoring and the type of training
required.
You should be aware that if unsuitable control measures are suggested full marks cannot be
awarded. Short term measures to improve housekeeping will do little to improve the lack of safety
management systems and procedures evidenced by materials and equipment left lying around.
You should also note that where the hazard is not clearly identified credit cannot be gained for
control measures.

Completion of report:
The length of the report should be between 500 and 750 words and should not simply duplicate the
observation sheets. You can consult reference books when preparing the report, but plagiarism will
be dealt with as malpractice.
The report should not contain photographs, printed text or any other extraneous material.
The report should be written in such terms that a manager would be able to take reasonable action
based on facts. Reports based on unsupported generalities and those that simply reiterate the
contents of the observation sheets will be awarded low marks.

Report Introduction and Executive Summary:
Introduction providing an overview of the chosen area (5 marks):
You should start with the details of the inspection, stating where and when the inspection took
place. A clear and appropriate description of the chosen area and of the activities occurring in the
area should be given. You should aim to complete their report in one hour.

Executive summary (5 marks):
The executive summary should be written after you have completed the rest of the report but it
should be inserted at the beginning of the report. The purpose of the executive summary is to
provide a concise overview of the important points arising from the work and summarise the main
conclusions and recommendations arising from it.
An executive summary should provide sufficient information to enable a busy manager to make a
decision as to whether or not to read the full report and to provide a persuasive case for
implementation of recommendations made.

Report Main findings of the inspection:
Quality of interpretation of findings and clear references to strengths and weaknesses (15 marks):
There should be a logical progression from the issues identified on the observation sheets.
The key issues should be discussed having clear reference to strengths and weaknesses and should
not include any issues not identified on the observation sheets.

Identification of possible breaches of international standards (5 marks):
You should be able to identify those international standards and conventions listed in the syllabus
that may have been infringed e.g. Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Management
Systems (ILO-OSH 2001) (full titles should be given). You must ensure that any standards or
convention referred to is relevant to the area/location inspected and must demonstrate a clear
understanding of the reasons for the breaches.

Persuasiveness / conciseness / technical content (10 marks):
You must convince management to take action on the issues identified from the inspection. This
should include clear legal, moral and financial arguments.
Financial benefits, such as increased productivity, may also accrue from making appropriate changes
to safety systems. The possible costs of not taking action should be included.
A short list of issues requiring urgent action by management with associated explanations containing
convincing arguments why such action is needed should be included. Reference can be made to the
list of observations and recommended actions, calling particular attention to any recommendations
which could have a high cost in terms of finance, inconvenience or time.
The report should be well structured, the appropriate length and not duplicate observation sheets.
The report should be concise, readable and highly selective in terms of action required by
management. You should include balanced arguments on why action is needed and explain the
effect it would have on the standards of health and safety at the workplace and the possible effects
on the business overall.

Report Conclusions and Recommendations:
Clear and concise conclusions which are clearly related to report findings and are effective in
convincing management to take action (15 marks):
This section should provide a concise summary of the findings identified in the main body of the
report. The conclusions should not introduce new issues or additional factors. Relevant and
appropriate information should be provided to persuade management to take action.

Recommendations which present realistic actions to improve health and safety in the chosen area
(15 marks):
You should include recommendations based upon their conclusions. Recommendations should be
presented using the recommendations table. The recommendations must be realistic, appropriately
prioritised and have appropriate resource implications. You are not expected either to know or to
estimate actual costs but should demonstrate that they are aware of cost implications.
For example, you are recommending the complete resurfacing of a site roadway because of a small
pothole, without commenting on its overall condition, will receive low marks. If training is
recommended as a solution to a problem, candidates should indicate if this is likely to require a few
hours of work-based instruction or several days of more costly off-the-job training. It is the
assessment of magnitude of the cost that is important, rather than precise figures, e.g. candidates
may refer to the number of worker hours as a measure of cost.
Recommendations should be prioritised. The most pressing issues, those which present the highest
risk levels and those that can be done immediately at little or no cost, should be addressed first.






















NEBOSH International General Certificate in Health and Safety
IGC 3 The Health and Safety Practical Application
Candidate and Course Provider Declarations:
For completion by the candidate:
I declare that the work submitted for this practical application assessment ie. the completed
observation sheets and the report to management, is my own work. I recognise that contravention
of this statement constitutes malpractice and may result in my being subject to the penalties set out
in the NEBOSH Malpractice policy.
Name (Print) ..................................................................................................................
Signature ..................................................................................................................
Date ..................................................................................................................

For completion by a course provider representative (e.g. internal practical assessor):
I declare that the work marked is identical to that received from the candidate. I recognise that
contravention of this statement constitutes malpractice and may result in may being subject to the
penalties set out in the NEBOSH Malpractice policy.
Name (Print) ..................................................................................................................
Signature ..................................................................................................................
Date ..................................................................................................................

For completion by the course providers internal practical assessor:
I declare that I have marked this work and am both qualified and approved by NEBOSH to do so. I
recognise that contravention of this statement constitutes malpractice and may result in my being
subject to the penalties set out in the NEBOSH Malpractice policy.
Name (Print) ..................................................................................................................
Signature ..................................................................................................................
Date ..................................................................................................................
NB: This declaration must be completed in full, submitted and retained with the candidates script.
If this declaration is not submitted the candidates result may be declared void.
INTERNATIONAL GENERAL
CERTIFICATE Assessors marking sheet
IGC3 THE HEALTH AND
SAFETY PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Date of practical application Name of assessor
Course provider
number
Course provider
name


Student number Student name


Criteria
Maximum
marks
available
Assessors
marks awarded
NEBOSH
moderated
marks
(if different)
1 Completion of observation sheets


1.1 Range and outline of hazards and consequences 15


1.2
Identification of suitable control measures and
timescales
15


2 Report - Introduction and Executive Summary


2.1
Introduction providing an overview of the chosen
area
5


2.2 Executive summary 5


3 Report - Main findings of the inspection


3.1 Quality of interpretation of findings 15


3.2 Identification of possible breaches of legislation 5


3.3 Persuasiveness / conciseness / technical content 10
4 Report - Conclusions and Recommendations
4.1
Clear and concise conclusions which are clearly
related to report findings and are effective in
convincing management to take action
15
4.2
Recommendations which present realistic actions to
improve health and safety in the chosen area
15


TOTAL MARKS

Grades:
100
Outcome: PASS (60% or more) REFER (less than 60%)

Date assessed ____ / ____ / ____
Assessors signature ______________________
Date received by course provider ____ / ____ / ____
Date received by NEBOSH
(if applicable) _____ / _____ / _____


Assessors additional comments on the practical application:







ASSESSED BY (name in block letters) ________________________________________________
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