,OHS2601 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS)
Semester 1 2025 - DUE March 2025; 100%
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Lemekwane Constructions (Pty) Ltd (LC) builds the sky-creepers
and specialises in all works carried out in elevated positions. LG
is an employer to Ditena and Disenke who are all qualified
bricklayers. Answer the following questions: (i) Explain what are
the necessary safety measures which the LG must put in place
before carrying out the work in elevated positions. (5) (ii)
Assume that Disenke and Ditena are putting a plaster on the
fourth level walls of the building. It emerged that the structure
that they were putting a plaster on was not dry enough to carry
or support the weight of two fully-grown humans and it fell on
Disenke, causing him injuries. He was rushed to the doctor who
examined him and later issued a report which indicates that
Disenke would not be able to work anymore as his injuries
include broken arms, neck, and a hip. Explain the direct costs
which the employer would suffer as a result Disenke’s injuries
and permanent inability to work. (10) (iii) Assume further that
Disenke dies because of the injuries. Disenke is survived by a
wife and two minor children of nine and eleven years. His wife
lodges a claim against the LG on her personal capacity and her
capacity as the guardian of the children for the damages arising
from the loss of the husband. With the relevant authority,
, explain whether Disenke’s wife may be legally successful with
her claims and what she needs as a proof of her claims. Your
answer must also include any possible defence available for the
LG. (10)
Legal Analysis of Lemekwane Constructions’ Workplace Safety
and Liability
Introduction
In the construction industry, workplace safety is of paramount
importance, particularly for companies like Lemekwane
Constructions (Pty) Ltd (LC), which specializes in high-rise
buildings. Employers have a legal duty to implement safety
measures to protect employees working in elevated positions.
This analysis examines (i) the necessary safety measures that LC
must enforce before employees work at elevated positions, (ii)
the direct costs LC would incur due to Disenke’s workplace
injuries and permanent disability, and (iii) the legal validity of
Disenke’s wife’s claim following his death, along with potential
defenses available to LC.
(i) Necessary Safety Measures for Working in Elevated
Positions (5 marks)
LC must implement several key safety measures to ensure
worker protection in elevated positions:
1. Risk Assessment: Conduct a detailed evaluation of
potential hazards such as unstable structures, fall risks, and
inadequate support systems.
Semester 1 2025 - DUE March 2025; 100%
TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and
explanations.
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Lemekwane Constructions (Pty) Ltd (LC) builds the sky-creepers
and specialises in all works carried out in elevated positions. LG
is an employer to Ditena and Disenke who are all qualified
bricklayers. Answer the following questions: (i) Explain what are
the necessary safety measures which the LG must put in place
before carrying out the work in elevated positions. (5) (ii)
Assume that Disenke and Ditena are putting a plaster on the
fourth level walls of the building. It emerged that the structure
that they were putting a plaster on was not dry enough to carry
or support the weight of two fully-grown humans and it fell on
Disenke, causing him injuries. He was rushed to the doctor who
examined him and later issued a report which indicates that
Disenke would not be able to work anymore as his injuries
include broken arms, neck, and a hip. Explain the direct costs
which the employer would suffer as a result Disenke’s injuries
and permanent inability to work. (10) (iii) Assume further that
Disenke dies because of the injuries. Disenke is survived by a
wife and two minor children of nine and eleven years. His wife
lodges a claim against the LG on her personal capacity and her
capacity as the guardian of the children for the damages arising
from the loss of the husband. With the relevant authority,
, explain whether Disenke’s wife may be legally successful with
her claims and what she needs as a proof of her claims. Your
answer must also include any possible defence available for the
LG. (10)
Legal Analysis of Lemekwane Constructions’ Workplace Safety
and Liability
Introduction
In the construction industry, workplace safety is of paramount
importance, particularly for companies like Lemekwane
Constructions (Pty) Ltd (LC), which specializes in high-rise
buildings. Employers have a legal duty to implement safety
measures to protect employees working in elevated positions.
This analysis examines (i) the necessary safety measures that LC
must enforce before employees work at elevated positions, (ii)
the direct costs LC would incur due to Disenke’s workplace
injuries and permanent disability, and (iii) the legal validity of
Disenke’s wife’s claim following his death, along with potential
defenses available to LC.
(i) Necessary Safety Measures for Working in Elevated
Positions (5 marks)
LC must implement several key safety measures to ensure
worker protection in elevated positions:
1. Risk Assessment: Conduct a detailed evaluation of
potential hazards such as unstable structures, fall risks, and
inadequate support systems.
