The day started like any other at the warehouse, with employees diligently performing their tasks under the constant backdrop of machinerys humming sound. However, on that day a sequence of unfortunate events initiated a domino effect of workplace accidents. An employee, named Samuel, burdened by a heavy workload and fatigued from long hours, failed to follow proper safety protocols. In an instant, this worker's oversight resulted in a machine colliding with a storage rack, leading to the spillage of materials onto the floor. Subsequently, another employee named Reggie slipped on the spill, unintentionally causing pallets to topple, striking a cart of tools and scattering them across the floor. In the midst of the ensuing chaos, the forklift operator misjudged the situation and crashed into a supporting beam. This series of incidents disrupted work operations, triggering emergency protocols, and resulting in injuries.

3.1 It is evident that Samuel was working beyond the stipulated daily hours. As the HR officer, explain to management the impact of prolonged working hours on the health and safety of employees in the warehouse (2 marks). In your discussion, include the stipulated number of hours that employees are mandated to work according to the relevant legislation (3 marks). (5)

3.2 Briefly explain the Domino theory (1 mark) and analyse the sequence of occurrences that initiated the chain reaction of workplace accidents in the given scenario (2 marks). (3)

3.3 Critically discuss the role of management in preventing workplace accidents of this nature. (6)