0460.10.6.68 — devise and use risk assessments and be able to work safely whilst out in the field.: past paper questions

Real questions on 0460.10.6.68 — devise and use risk assessments and be able to work safely whilst out in the field.

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1. 0460/42 · October/November 2023 · Q1b[4]

   The following table shows four possible dangerous situations. Suggest one different precaution that the students could take to reduce each possible danger.

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2. 0460/42 · May/June 2023 · Q1a[1]

   Make sure that your mobile (cell) phone is charged.

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3. 0460/41 · October/November 2021 · Q2a[3]

   Suggest three safety precautions that the students could take to reduce the risk of accident.

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4. 0460/42 · October/November 2021 · Q2a[3]

   In the table below suggest different precautions that the students might take to protect themselves while doing tests in the water.

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5. 0460/41 · May/June 2019 · Q2a(i)[3]

   Suggest three factors the students should have considered in choosing their fieldwork sites.

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What examiners said

It is always important to read the question; in this case, candidates were asked to suggest one different precaution that the students (not the teachers) could take to reduce the risk of each danger. A few put forward the idea of cancelling or postponing the fieldwork, which is not a valid precaution. Checking the forecast regarding heavy rain had already been done; they needed to wear raincoats o...

— Examiner report, October/November 2023, 0460/42 Q1(b) (Cambridge)

The key to answering this question well was to realise that the suggestions by the teacher were to do with staying safe on the beaches. Those that realised this and focussed their ideas on safety issues scored high marks, but other irrelevant suggestions did not gain credit. Charging their phones would be a good idea in case of emergencies, not just to keep contact with each other or work out calc...

— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 0460/42 Q1(a) (Cambridge)

Answers varied in quality and relevance. Stronger responses suggested various precautions to ensure safety, such as ‘working in groups’, ‘taking a mobile phone in case of difficulty’, and ‘not going into the sea’, which was not needed to do fieldwork on the beach. Weaker answers included vague ideas such as ‘wear suitable clothes’ or ‘check the weather’.

— Examiner report, October/November 2021, 0460/41 Q2(a) (Cambridge)