QUESTION 1

An accident is

"an occurrence which interrupts or interferes with the orderly progress of work in an industrial establishment" C B Mamoria, 1999

(a) What are the characteristics of industrial accidents?

(b) Explain the various personal factors that might trigger industrial accidents.

QUESTION 2

Clearly explain how ergonomic hazards can be controlled or eliminated in an organisation.

QUESTION 3

(a) Define and explain workplace violence.

(b) What are the various forms of workplace violence? Illustrate your answer with various examples.

QUESTION 4

(a) What are occupational health hazards?

(b) Elaborate on the concept of biological health hazards.

QUESTION 5

"The accountability for workplace safety and health falls to management. Thus, those who are held accountable are the very ones who are responsible for all aspects of the safety and health program. " ( Reese, 2003: 20)
How far do you agree with the statement above?