SKMM4823 20192020 SEM1 Q3,4 PDF

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AnswerQuestion 3 (20 marks)Based on the case study given, answer the following questions.a) Evaluate the third factor of domino theory which established by Herbert W Heinrich and give an example for each. (2 marks) Unsafe act – do maintenance without stopping the machine Unsafe condition – no proper...

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Question 3 (20 marks) Based on the case study given, answer the following questions. a)

Evaluate the third factor of domino theory which established by Herbert W Heinrich and give an example for each. (2 marks) Unsafe act – do maintenance without stopping the machine Unsafe condition – no proper SOP or sign for machine’s maintenance / no LOTO

b)

Assume you are the Safety Officer of that company, by referring to OSHA 1994, give FOUR (4) relevant sections which related to the person responsible or the action to be taken. Justify your answer. (8 marks) Section 15- general duties of employers –to provide a safe and health workplace, provide a correct procedure, give a proper training how to do proper cleaning Section 16- to develop safety and health policy- employers need to have an OSH policy to show their commitment and seriousness in OSH isssues.

Section 17. General duties of employers and self-employed persons to persons other than their employees. Section 18. Duties of an occupier of a place of work to persons other than his employees. Section 24: General duties of employees- To take reasonable care for safety and health of himself and of other persons who may be affected at work- identify unsafe act ad unsafe condition, use PPE, Read SOP and follow instructions, Section 29: employ Safety officer – to advise employers in safety and health issues. Section 30: establish safety and health committee- do inspection, audit, morning briefing… Section 32: to make report for injuries, illnesses, near-miss, annual report

c)

By using a suitable analysis tool to identify, assess and suggest the control measures, analyze the workers’ activities or working environment with at least THREE (3) potential hazards. Then fill in all the contents needed. List at least TWO (2) examples of control measures for each hazard and it must be in the different hierarchies of control.

(10 marks) Hazard (3 marks) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Moving work arm machine Sharp cutting gear High voltage machine Open fence Any possible hazard

Risk Analysis (1mark) Risk control (6 marks) 1. Any relevant risk controls

Question 4 (20 marks) a)

Evaluate the third factor of domino theory which established by Herbert W Heinrich and give an example for each. (2 marks)

Unsafe act – do maintenance in an awkward posture Unsafe condition – small space of electrical switch room - Should not contain metal cabinets in a switch room - Disconnected wires b)

Assume you are the Safety Officer of that company, by referring to OSHA 1994, give FOUR (4) relevant sections which related to the person responsible or the action to be taken. Justify your answer. (8 marks)

Section 15- general duties of employers –to provide a safe and health workplace, provide a correct procedure, give a proper training how to do proper cleaning Section 16- to develop safety and health policy- employers need to have an OSH policy to show their commitment and seriousness in OSH isssues. Section 17. General duties of employers and self-employed persons to persons other than their employees. Section 18. Duties of an occupier of a place of work to persons other than his employees. Section 20: General duties of manufacturers, etc. as regards plant for use at work Section 24: General duties of employees- To take reasonable care for safety and health of himself and of other persons who may be affected at work- identify unsafe act ad unsafe condition, use PPE, Read SOP and follow instructions, Section 29: employ Safety officer – to advise employers in safety and health issues.

Section 30: establish safety and health committee- do inspection, audit, morning briefing… Section 32: to make report for injuries, illnesses, near-miss, annual report Section 35: Power to prohibit the use of plant or substance Section 39: Powers of entry, inspection, examination, seizure, etc. [4 * 2 = 8 marks – any 4 section from above with good relation to case study] c)

Analyze the worker’s activity or working environment for potential hazard(s). Using a suitable analysis tool, identify, assess and suggest the control measures for THREE (3) potential hazards. List at least TWO (2) examples of control measures for each hazard identified and it must be in the different hierarchies of control. (10 marks)

Activity

Hazard

Effect

Small aisle between cabinet

Ergonomic

awkward posture

Should not contain metal cabinets in a switch room

Physical

Disconnecte d wires

Electrical

Likelihoo d

Severit y

injury due to accident to sharp edges

Ris k

Recommended control measures Elinination – remove two metal cabinets that caused obstruction to Betrim to reach the wall that hanging the wires Administrative control – job rotation Administrative- SOP PPE (glove)

could cause fire/explosion – burns contact with live voltage shock

[1 mark for each point = 10 marks]

Adminsitrative(training) PPE (face shield)...