QUESTION 1

(a) Describe the main practical recommendations of the occupational safety and health management systems which have been developed by the

International Labour Organisation as guidelines and can be implemented in an organization for the protection of workers against work-related sickness, disease and injury and also increase productivity of the enterprise. How would you use the guidelines at national level?

(b) What are the hazards which may exist whenever machines are operated in a workplace? Describe the risk reduction measures which could be taken to ensure the safe operation of any hazardous machinery in a workplace.

QUESTION 2

A fitter was rendered unconscious by trichloroethylene while cleaning a new enclosed tank prior to installation. What are the hazards which could exist whenever work is performed in such a place? Describe the safety measures which could have been taken by the fitter to ensure his safety during the cleaning activities?

QUESTION 3

What are the requirements of a safe site where workplace transport is significant?
Describe, in details, the measures you would take to manage the risks of transport accidents on a construction site.

QUESTION 4

(a) What are the differences between active and passive fire protection measures? Describe the passive protection measures that can be integrated in a building to prevent the spread of any fire.

(b) Under what circumstances should a fire certificate be issued by the Fire Services as prescribed under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005?