Question 1.

Perform the following exercise using Strategy 2 - moderate the hazard. You will not necessarily be providing complete solutions, only demonstrating application of the specific strategy.

• Heat from a furnace in a foundry keeps a room warm during the winter. However, during the summer, the combination of furnace heat and warm humid external air in the room can become difficult for workers to tolerate. There have been instances of heat exhaustion and the occupational health physician is concerned about a future case of heat stroke. What solution do you suggest?

Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

Question 2.

Perform the following exercise using Strategy 5 - separate the hazard from that needing protection. You will not necessarily be providing complete solutions, only demonstrating application of the specific strategy.

• A new casino is being planned. Among the various potential hazards identified in the risk assessment is the possibility of an armed robbery. The main concern is that cashiers may be threatened with a gun. What do you suggest for protecting cashiers from the hazard of armed robbery.