Learners tackling the NEBOSH General Certificate often find questions about health and safety culture tough. Understanding this topic is vital for the exam, but the various interpretations from NEBOSH, IOSH, and the HSE can make it tricky.
Previously, learners had to explain or outline the meaning of health and safety culture. Now, with the open-book format, the focus has shifted. Learners usually need to read a scenario and pinpoint either positive or negative signs of health and safety culture.
It might look daunting at first glance, but it’s simpler than many learners think. To spot signs of a positive health and safety culture, just search for the positives in the scenario. On the flip side, for negative indicators, keep an eye out for anything that seems off.
For example, if a scenario shows employees wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), working in a tidy, well-kept environment with full access to safety equipment and training, these are clearly positive signs. However, if employees are not wearing PPE, working in a messy, disorganised space without the needed safety gear and training, these are clear red flags.
To grasp these question types better, learners can check out the accompanying video. The video discusses a question worth 25 points, a significant chunk of the exam marks and more than half of what’s needed to pass. This highlights the importance of understanding the topic and its impact on exam success.
With enough practice and a solid grasp of the concept, learners can excel in these questions and ultimately succeed in the NEBOSH General Certificate exam.
