MNO2606
ASSIGNMENT 4 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, lOMoARcPSD|21997160
2
MNO2606
Assignment 4_Semester_1_2025
SECTION B: THEORETICAL QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1 [8]
a) Ergonomic Hazards
b) Mechanical Hazards
c) Physical Hazards
d) Mechanical and Electrical Hazards
e) Sharp-Edge Hazards
f) Layout Hazards
g) Shape and Surface Hazards
h) Procedural Hazards
QUESTION 2 [9]
2.1 Differentiate between the two safety risk assessments
Aspect Qualitative Risk Quantitative Risk
Assessment Assessment
Definition Assessment risk based Uses numerical values and
on subjective judgment statistical methods to
and experience assess risks.
Data requirement Relies on descriptive data Requires measurable data
and expert opinions. and statistical analysis.
Outcome Provides a general Offers precise risk levels
understanding of risk and and probabilities.
its severity.
Complexity Simpler and quicker to More complex and time-
conduct. consuming.
Example of tools Risk matrices, checklists, Fault tree analysis, event
and brainstorming. tree analysis, and
2
ASSIGNMENT 4 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2025
, lOMoARcPSD|21997160
2
MNO2606
Assignment 4_Semester_1_2025
SECTION B: THEORETICAL QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1 [8]
a) Ergonomic Hazards
b) Mechanical Hazards
c) Physical Hazards
d) Mechanical and Electrical Hazards
e) Sharp-Edge Hazards
f) Layout Hazards
g) Shape and Surface Hazards
h) Procedural Hazards
QUESTION 2 [9]
2.1 Differentiate between the two safety risk assessments
Aspect Qualitative Risk Quantitative Risk
Assessment Assessment
Definition Assessment risk based Uses numerical values and
on subjective judgment statistical methods to
and experience assess risks.
Data requirement Relies on descriptive data Requires measurable data
and expert opinions. and statistical analysis.
Outcome Provides a general Offers precise risk levels
understanding of risk and and probabilities.
its severity.
Complexity Simpler and quicker to More complex and time-
conduct. consuming.
Example of tools Risk matrices, checklists, Fault tree analysis, event
and brainstorming. tree analysis, and
2
