QUESTION 1

(a) A lifting hoist chain that had been in use for an unknown number of years in a scrap metal yard broke and dropped a load of metal, crushing the toes of one of the workers. Although the chain was of the proper size for the load, it had never been inspected, and the employer did not encourage his employees to wear personal protective equipment

(i) Identify five causes of the accident

(ii) Recommend five remedial/preventive measures

(b) Describe the steps involved in an accident investigation

QUESTION 2

(a) Behaviour-based safety can be considered as the application of the psychology of injury prevention. Discuss why more emphasis should be placed on Behaviour-based safety programme in the workplace

(b) List ten principles that address the challenge of changing attitudes and behaviours as they relate to safety

QUESTION 3

(i) Why is health and Safety training important?

(ii) Describe the five-step approach to effective training

QUESTION 4

(a) Many accident costs are uninsurable and are a direct charge on company's profits. Describe some factors that should be considered in an accident costing programme

(b) List the important information that should be contained in a ‘Health and Safety leadership checklist'

QUESTION 5

(a) List the steps involved in conducting a ‘job safety analysis' and explain the objectives of the analysis

(b) Describe four aspects that should be considered when conducting a job safety analysis

(c) What are the benefits to be gained from a job safety analysis