OHS2601
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)..
DUE DATE: March 2025..
PREVIEW:
QUESTION 1
(i) Necessary safety measures LG must put in place before carrying out work in elevated positions
Before carrying out work in elevated positions, LG (Lemekwane Constructions) must implement several
essential safety measures to ensure the well-being of its employees, including Disenke and Ditena. These
measures are in line with occupational health and safety regulations, particularly those stipulated by the
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), which governs workplace safety. Key safety measures
include:
1. Fall Protection Systems: LG must ensure the installation of fall protection systems, such as
guardrails, safety nets, or harnesses, to prevent workers from falling from elevated positions. This
would include ensuring that scaffolding is stable and meets the required safety standards.
2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Workers must be provided with the necessary PPE, such
as helmets, safety harnesses, gloves, and non-slip footwear. This ensures the protection of
workers from physical harm.
3. Proper Training: LG is required to provide training to employees like Disenke and Ditena on the
safe use of equipment and how to work at heights. Workers must be informed about the risks
associated with working at elevated positions and the importance of using safety measures.
4. Inspection of Equipment: All tools and scaffolding should be regularly inspected to ensure they
are in good working condition. This includes checking scaffolding structures for stability and
ensuring that they can safely support the workers and the materials they are using.
5. Supervision and Risk Assessment: The employer must conduct a risk assessment to identify
potential hazards specific to the work environment. Supervisors should also be present to
Disclaimer:
oversee
The materials the work
provided are and ensure
intended for adherence
educational to
andsafety protocols,
informational minimizing
purposes the risk
only. They of accidents
should not be or
injuries.
submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's policies. The buyer is solely
responsible for how the materials are used.
(ii) Direct costs the employer would suffer as a result of Disenke’s injuries and permanent inability to
work
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)..
DUE DATE: March 2025..
PREVIEW:
QUESTION 1
(i) Necessary safety measures LG must put in place before carrying out work in elevated positions
Before carrying out work in elevated positions, LG (Lemekwane Constructions) must implement several
essential safety measures to ensure the well-being of its employees, including Disenke and Ditena. These
measures are in line with occupational health and safety regulations, particularly those stipulated by the
Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), which governs workplace safety. Key safety measures
include:
1. Fall Protection Systems: LG must ensure the installation of fall protection systems, such as
guardrails, safety nets, or harnesses, to prevent workers from falling from elevated positions. This
would include ensuring that scaffolding is stable and meets the required safety standards.
2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Workers must be provided with the necessary PPE, such
as helmets, safety harnesses, gloves, and non-slip footwear. This ensures the protection of
workers from physical harm.
3. Proper Training: LG is required to provide training to employees like Disenke and Ditena on the
safe use of equipment and how to work at heights. Workers must be informed about the risks
associated with working at elevated positions and the importance of using safety measures.
4. Inspection of Equipment: All tools and scaffolding should be regularly inspected to ensure they
are in good working condition. This includes checking scaffolding structures for stability and
ensuring that they can safely support the workers and the materials they are using.
5. Supervision and Risk Assessment: The employer must conduct a risk assessment to identify
potential hazards specific to the work environment. Supervisors should also be present to
Disclaimer:
oversee
The materials the work
provided are and ensure
intended for adherence
educational to
andsafety protocols,
informational minimizing
purposes the risk
only. They of accidents
should not be or
injuries.
submitted as original work or used in violation of any academic institution's policies. The buyer is solely
responsible for how the materials are used.
(ii) Direct costs the employer would suffer as a result of Disenke’s injuries and permanent inability to
work
