Safety Systems: APSM03O
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Examination Preparation 2021 - 2022
SAFETY SYSTEMS
APSM03O
Programme in Advanced Safety Management
Centre for Business Management
DISCLAIMER INFORMATION:
This examination preparation was compiled by a student using previous question
papers and tutorial letters from 2016 – 2021. Please note that this paper does NOT
represent the true reflection of the exam paper to be written.
Exam target: 75%
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Programme in Advanced Safety Management Module Code:
Examination Preparation Pack APSM03O
QUESTION 1
One of the elements of safety systems comprises the safety management policy. List the
criteria that a good policy statement must satisfy [10]
Briefly describe the criteria that must be satisfied through a good policy statement. [10]
According to Louw (2016:3-4) stated that a good policy statement must satisfy certain criteria.
These criteria are as follows:
❖ A good safety policy statement is derived from the vision statement of the organisation.
❖ It conveys the vision and commitment of senior management towards safety.
❖ It communicates the organisation’s safety culture to employees and other stakeholders.
❖ It conveys commitment to continued improvement of safety performance.
❖ It shows that adequate resources, such as time and money, are being committed to the
safety system process and the improvement of overall safety performance.
❖ It is accompanied by clear assignment of responsibilities.
❖ It communicates implementation targets and review dates to all levels of employees.
❖ It conveys commitment to legal compliance.
❖ It shows that effective communication is a priority.
❖ It inspires employee commitment and involvement in improving safety.
QUESTION 2
When planning the health, safety and environmental (HSE) policy a priory safety
knowledge should be utilized to establish and include important principles and objectives.
Explain these principles and objectives [9]
According to Smit (2016:24) stated that in formulating the organizational HSE policy, a priori
safety knowledge should be utilized to establish and include important principles and objectives,
namely:
❖ Complete protection of the health and safety of all people who will engage with the
organization in any capacity.
❖ Compliance with all applicable and preferred local, national and international legal
requirements and directives.
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❖ Consistent safety risk assessment that serves as a basis for developing and implementing
appropriate controls.
❖ Effective transparent consultation and involvement of all employees and interest groups
in order to advance co-operative endeavors to advance common goals and objectives.
❖ Designing of all infrastructure, equipment, hardware, machinery and operations to give
execution to all planned actions.
❖ Developing safe operation procedures to ensure effective achievement of organizational
goals and objectives.
❖ Directives that will build and maintain an acceptable organizational safety culture and
motivational safety climate to ensure continual improvement, competitive edge and
business continuity.
❖ m Setting clear guidelines and procedures to consistently review which organizational
function is adhering to directives and meeting organizational goals and objectives, as
formulated in organizational policy.
❖ Establishing an effective SMS that will be supported by an electronic system to facilitate
effective reporting and communication of all elements of the SMS.
QUESTION 3
What is the purpose and objectives of the system safety programme plan (SSPP)? [10]
According to Esterhuzen and Louw (2016:37) the purpose of a SSPP is to determine safety
requirements for a specific project.
❖ It should include specific safety task, risk assessment methodology, criteria for risk
acceptance, system safety products and milestones, as well as system safety organization.
❖ The SSPP defines the participants of SSPP and their responsibilities.
❖ It must:
• Define the organization.
• Provide details regarding safety analysis techniques.
• Outline hazard identification, analysis and control and risk assessment criteria.
❖ According to Esterhuzen and Louw (2016:37) further stated that the objectives of the
SSPP are to:
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Examination Preparation 2021 - 2022
SAFETY SYSTEMS
APSM03O
Programme in Advanced Safety Management
Centre for Business Management
DISCLAIMER INFORMATION:
This examination preparation was compiled by a student using previous question
papers and tutorial letters from 2016 – 2021. Please note that this paper does NOT
represent the true reflection of the exam paper to be written.
Exam target: 75%
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Programme in Advanced Safety Management Module Code:
Examination Preparation Pack APSM03O
QUESTION 1
One of the elements of safety systems comprises the safety management policy. List the
criteria that a good policy statement must satisfy [10]
Briefly describe the criteria that must be satisfied through a good policy statement. [10]
According to Louw (2016:3-4) stated that a good policy statement must satisfy certain criteria.
These criteria are as follows:
❖ A good safety policy statement is derived from the vision statement of the organisation.
❖ It conveys the vision and commitment of senior management towards safety.
❖ It communicates the organisation’s safety culture to employees and other stakeholders.
❖ It conveys commitment to continued improvement of safety performance.
❖ It shows that adequate resources, such as time and money, are being committed to the
safety system process and the improvement of overall safety performance.
❖ It is accompanied by clear assignment of responsibilities.
❖ It communicates implementation targets and review dates to all levels of employees.
❖ It conveys commitment to legal compliance.
❖ It shows that effective communication is a priority.
❖ It inspires employee commitment and involvement in improving safety.
QUESTION 2
When planning the health, safety and environmental (HSE) policy a priory safety
knowledge should be utilized to establish and include important principles and objectives.
Explain these principles and objectives [9]
According to Smit (2016:24) stated that in formulating the organizational HSE policy, a priori
safety knowledge should be utilized to establish and include important principles and objectives,
namely:
❖ Complete protection of the health and safety of all people who will engage with the
organization in any capacity.
❖ Compliance with all applicable and preferred local, national and international legal
requirements and directives.
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❖ Consistent safety risk assessment that serves as a basis for developing and implementing
appropriate controls.
❖ Effective transparent consultation and involvement of all employees and interest groups
in order to advance co-operative endeavors to advance common goals and objectives.
❖ Designing of all infrastructure, equipment, hardware, machinery and operations to give
execution to all planned actions.
❖ Developing safe operation procedures to ensure effective achievement of organizational
goals and objectives.
❖ Directives that will build and maintain an acceptable organizational safety culture and
motivational safety climate to ensure continual improvement, competitive edge and
business continuity.
❖ m Setting clear guidelines and procedures to consistently review which organizational
function is adhering to directives and meeting organizational goals and objectives, as
formulated in organizational policy.
❖ Establishing an effective SMS that will be supported by an electronic system to facilitate
effective reporting and communication of all elements of the SMS.
QUESTION 3
What is the purpose and objectives of the system safety programme plan (SSPP)? [10]
According to Esterhuzen and Louw (2016:37) the purpose of a SSPP is to determine safety
requirements for a specific project.
❖ It should include specific safety task, risk assessment methodology, criteria for risk
acceptance, system safety products and milestones, as well as system safety organization.
❖ The SSPP defines the participants of SSPP and their responsibilities.
❖ It must:
• Define the organization.
• Provide details regarding safety analysis techniques.
• Outline hazard identification, analysis and control and risk assessment criteria.
❖ According to Esterhuzen and Louw (2016:37) further stated that the objectives of the
SSPP are to:
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