NEBOSH Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. What does the acronym MEWP stand for in the context of work at height equipment? → Mobile Elevating Work Platform
2. Which of the following influences on safety culture is most directly within management's control? → The leadership behaviour and commitment demonstrated by senior managers
3. When assessing the 'Load' factor in TILE, which of the following characteristics should be considered? → Weight, size, shape, stability, grip points, and whether contents may shift
4. Under the DSE Regulations, what must an employer do about the cost of spectacles if an eye test reveals they are needed specifically for DSE work? → The employer must pay for a basic pair of corrective spectacles for DSE use
5. Which of the following is classified as 'work at height' under NEBOSH IGC guidelines? → Working on a flat roof with no edge protection
6. Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, Regulation 7, what must every employer appoint? → One or more competent persons to assist in health and safety compliance
7. The Robens Report (1972) led directly to which major piece of UK legislation? → The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974
8. What is the correct method for carrying tools and materials when ascending a ladder? → Carry tools in a shoulder bag or tool belt to keep both hands free for the ladder
9. What is the exposure limit value (ELV) for noise that must not be exceeded, taking into account hearing protection? → 87 dB(A) daily or weekly personal noise exposure
10. Under civil law, what standard of proof must the claimant meet to win a compensation claim? → On the balance of probabilities
11. Which regulation specifically requires employers to provide adjustable chairs for DSE workstations? → The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
12. ISO 45001 replaced which previous occupational health and safety management system standard? → OHSAS 18001
13. Which type of mechanical handling equipment would be most suitable for lifting loads vertically between floors in a building? → A goods lift or crane
14. A CO2 fire extinguisher is identified by which colour band on a red body? → Black
15. What does 'ERIC PD' stand for as a hierarchy of controls? → Eliminate, Reduce, Isolate, Control, PPE, Discipline — a hierarchy of control measures
16. Under the Employers' Liability (Compulsory Insurance) Act 1969, which employers are required to hold employers' liability insurance? → All employers except certain public bodies
17. Which of the following is an example of a secondary preventive measure for musculoskeletal disorders? → Health surveillance to detect early symptoms before they become serious
18. What type of interlocking device ensures the guard cannot be opened until a dangerous machine part has completely stopped? → A guard locking device (interlocking with guard locking)
19. A Group 1 biological agent has what characteristics? → It is unlikely to cause human disease
20. A worker regularly pushes heavy trolleys. Which TILE factor is most relevant when considering whether the trolley wheels are poorly maintained? → Task — because it affects the force required
21. A foam extinguisher has which colour band and is suitable for which fire classes? → Cream band, suitable for Class A and Class B fires
22. What is the primary purpose of ergonomic principles in workplace design? → To fit the task, equipment and workplace to the worker to reduce injury risk
23. Under COSHH Regulation 9, how often must local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems be examined and tested? → At least every 14 months, unless specific processes require more frequent examination
24. Which of the following factors is most likely to contribute to a NEGATIVE safety culture? → A blame culture where workers are punished for reporting near misses
25. Which body is the primary enforcing authority for health and safety in factories and construction sites in Great Britain? → The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
26. Which of the following is an example of a KPI used as a leading indicator in construction safety? → Percentage of workers who received site-specific induction training before starting work
27. How is risk typically calculated in a risk matrix? → Risk = Likelihood of harm × Severity of harm
28. Which of the following is an example of active monitoring? → Conducting a planned safety inspection of machinery guarding
29. On a construction site operating under CDM 2015, what welfare provision must be made for drying wet clothing? → Suitable and sufficient facilities for drying clothing must be provided
30. What is the recommended maximum travel distance in a normal-risk area where alternative escape routes are available? → 45 metres