QUESTION 1:

The purpose of this assignment is to enable learners to apply the risk assessment process in managing occupational safety activities pertaining to machinery, pressure vessel, mechanical handling, welding, forklift and office.

Accidents in the workplace occur for a number of reasons. It may results a minimal or tragic, causing minor injury, damage to equipment or even in some cases, major injury or death. Employees need to stay alert and aware at all times to avoid accidents, while managers need to know the most common causes for workplace accidents and be able to identify the risk factors early to prevent it.

INSTRUCTION:

1. Select ONE organisation;
2. Provide an introduction of the chosen organisation;
3. Select any TWO (2) different tasks/work activities performed in your organisation that relates to machinery, pressure vessel, mechanical handling, welding, forklift and office;
4. Perform risk assessment for those selected tasks/work activities in (c) to determine its level of risks; and
5. Based on the HIGHEST risk rating, design an occupational safety programme to prevent accidents while performing the task.(30 marks)

QUESTION 2:

The purpose of this assignment is to enable learners to initiate solutions in relation to machinery, pressure vessel, mechanical handling, welding, forklift and office safety issues using related good practices obtained from the literature.

INSTRUCTION:

Based on the literature review, write 1500 words article on The use of technology and innovative approaches in effective occupational safety management in the chosen organisation.

The scope of this article is on managing occupation safety issues in relation to machinery, pressure vessels, mechanical handling, welding, forklift and office safety.

(30 marks)

[Total: 60 marks]