MNO1502 ASSIGNMENT 1

MNO1502-25-S1
Assessment 1
Question 1An employee must have written permit to enter a confined space. A safety
professional must perform certain duties before such a permit is issued. Choose the
correct option regarding the duties that must be done.

a.
Equipment and power does not have to be switched off entirely.

b.
The atmosphere in the confined space must be tested.

c.
Communication is not necessary.

d.
Airborne contaminants do not have to be removed from the confined space.
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The correct answer is: The atmosphere in the confined space must be tested.
Question 2 How much sterile gauze should be included in a first aid box?

a.
Minimum of 5

b.
Minimum of 8

c.
Minimum of 10

d.
Minimum of 11
The correct answer is: Minimum of 10
Question 3 Acute (severe) cold stress can cause… .

a.
reduced poor decision-making

b.
increased muscular function

c.
reduced tactile sensitivity

d.
increased tactile sensitivity
The correct answer is: reduced tactile sensitivity
Question 4 Emit fumes or vapour are examples of _____ found in an office.

a.
electrical discharge

b.
dangerous substances

c.
radioactive waste

d.

,chemical waste
The correct answer is: dangerous substances
Question 5 Poor lighting conditions, repetitive motion, awkward working positions
and posture are examples of what type of hazard?

a.
Chemical hazard

b.
Physical hazard

c.
Ergonomic hazard

d.
Biological hazard
The correct answer is: Ergonomic hazard
Question 6 According to the Construction Regulations, no person may enter a
tunnel with a height dimension of less than _____ millimetres.

a.
700

b.
600

c.
800

d.
500
The correct answer is: 800
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A permit must be obtained for construction work. Choose which option is correct
regarding the permit.

a.
A permit for construction work must be obtained if the construction activities will
exceed R7 million.

b.
A permit for construction work must be obtained if the construction activities will
take more than 180 days to complete.

c.
A permit for construction work must be applied for from the provincial director at
least 20 days before the construction work will start.

d.
A permit for construction work must be applied for from the provincial director at
least 10 days before the construction work will start.
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The correct answer is: A permit for construction work must be obtained if the
construction activities will take more than 180 days to complete.
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An organisation can determine the level of safety risk by multiplying likelihood
and severity. Suppose the answer after the multiplication of the two options is 27,
what level of safety risk is it?

a.
Very low level of safety risk

b.
High level of safety risk

c.
Medium level of safety risk

d.
Low level of safety risk
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The correct answer is: Low level of safety risk
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Poor maintenance is a safety concern in industrial and manufacturing safety. Choose
one of the following options that is correct regarding poor maintenance.

a.
Employers should do inspections only after equipment and machines has been used.

b.
Employees should inspect machines or equipment only before using them.

c.
Employees should do regular inspections before and after using machines or
equipment.

d.
Employers should do regular inspections before using machines or equipment.
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The correct answer is: Employees should do regular inspections before and after
using machines or equipment.
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A risk assessment forms part of the health and safety plan for the specific site
(construction work) and must include five steps. Choose the correct option that
identifies the third step.

a.
An indication of safety risks and hazards that people may be exposed to.

b.
A written plan and applicable safe working procedures to mitigate, reduce or
control the identifies safety risks.