, Disenke and Ditena work for Mafia Construction (Pty)
Ltd (MC) as bricklayers. Assume that Disenke and
Ditena have been placed at the 4th Floor to put plaster
on the 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 as a result it fell on Disenke,
causing him several injuries. He was rushed to the
doctor who examined him and later issued a medical
report which indicated that Disenke would not be able
to work anymore as his injuries were severe. His
injuries include broken arms, a neck, and a hip.
(i) Discuss the necessary safety measures for a person
working in elevated environment. (3)
(i) Necessary Safety Measures for a Person
Working in an Elevated Environment (3 Marks)
1. Proper Risk Assessment and Planning
o Before work begins, a risk assessment must
be conducted to identify potential hazards,
such as unstable structures. Employers must
ensure that surfaces are properly cured and
structurally sound before workers operate on
them.
Ltd (MC) as bricklayers. Assume that Disenke and
Ditena have been placed at the 4th Floor to put plaster
on the 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 as a result it fell on Disenke,
causing him several injuries. He was rushed to the
doctor who examined him and later issued a medical
report which indicated that Disenke would not be able
to work anymore as his injuries were severe. His
injuries include broken arms, a neck, and a hip.
(i) Discuss the necessary safety measures for a person
working in elevated environment. (3)
(i) Necessary Safety Measures for a Person
Working in an Elevated Environment (3 Marks)
1. Proper Risk Assessment and Planning
o Before work begins, a risk assessment must
be conducted to identify potential hazards,
such as unstable structures. Employers must
ensure that surfaces are properly cured and
structurally sound before workers operate on
them.
