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WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC
OFFENSE, therefore students must use this document ONLY as a guideline. Hence
students have regenerated their own (personalized) solutions paying particular
attention to module contents as prescribed by module facilitators, lecturers and
supervisors. This document’s purpose is to compact all sources of information that
might be relevant to students’ assignments, hence additional knowledge on the
provided information is not restricted by the authors. However, submitting this
document as one’s final work is considered unethical, and students should be
penalized. If this document is plagiarized by the users and fails, EXCELCENTRE
should not be rendered accountable since the contents in this document only give
learners a kick-start on what is expected of them from their areas of
specialty.CAUTION: STUDENTS ARE NOT MANDATED TO USE EVERY DETAIL IN
THIS DOCUMENT IN WRITING THEIR ASSIGNMENT
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
, EXCELCENTRE LEARNING INSTITUTE 0846244729
Table of Contents
Question 1 [15] ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. An Approved Inspection Authority is responsible for conducting investigations using
specialised knowledge and equipment. Explain the role and function of an approved inspection
authority. (5) .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. As the Health and Safety Manager in the textile industry, explain to the Chief Executive
Officer the importance of implementing an occupational hygiene program. (10) ....................... 6
Question 2 [20] ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.1. Heat stress is one of the important occupational hazards in many industrial settings and
can seriously affect the health and productivity of individuals. A group of employees in the
metal smelter is exposed to a wet-bulb globe temperature index greater than or equal to 27°C
for 1 hour. As the occupational hygiene officer, advise the factory foreman on the five (5)
potential health risks associated with exposure to these levels and the actions that should be
taken to reduce exposure. (10) ................................................................................................ 9
2.2. Discuss the advantages of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in managing
occupational health risks within a chemical manufacturing industry. (5) ................................ 12
3.1. Describe to Industrial Hygiene interns at Impala Platinum Refinery how air monitoring
differs from biological monitoring. (10) .................................................................................. 15
3.2. As an Occupational Hygiene Practitioner from the Department of Employment and Labour,
advise the Health and Safety Practitioner at the quarry on when a Noise Exposure Risk
Assessment should be conducted and what seven key elements should be included in the
assessment. (10).................................................................................................................. 17
References .......................................................................................................................... 20
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
PU E
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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
,EXCELCENTRE LEARNING INSTITUTE 0846244729
WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC
OFFENSE, therefore students must use this document ONLY as a guideline. Hence
students have regenerated their own (personalized) solutions paying particular
attention to module contents as prescribed by module facilitators, lecturers and
supervisors. This document’s purpose is to compact all sources of information that
might be relevant to students’ assignments, hence additional knowledge on the
provided information is not restricted by the authors. However, submitting this
document as one’s final work is considered unethical, and students should be
penalized. If this document is plagiarized by the users and fails, EXCELCENTRE
should not be rendered accountable since the contents in this document only give
learners a kick-start on what is expected of them from their areas of
specialty.CAUTION: STUDENTS ARE NOT MANDATED TO USE EVERY DETAIL IN
THIS DOCUMENT IN WRITING THEIR ASSIGNMENT
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
, EXCELCENTRE LEARNING INSTITUTE 0846244729
Table of Contents
Question 1 [15] ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. An Approved Inspection Authority is responsible for conducting investigations using
specialised knowledge and equipment. Explain the role and function of an approved inspection
authority. (5) .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. As the Health and Safety Manager in the textile industry, explain to the Chief Executive
Officer the importance of implementing an occupational hygiene program. (10) ....................... 6
Question 2 [20] ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.1. Heat stress is one of the important occupational hazards in many industrial settings and
can seriously affect the health and productivity of individuals. A group of employees in the
metal smelter is exposed to a wet-bulb globe temperature index greater than or equal to 27°C
for 1 hour. As the occupational hygiene officer, advise the factory foreman on the five (5)
potential health risks associated with exposure to these levels and the actions that should be
taken to reduce exposure. (10) ................................................................................................ 9
2.2. Discuss the advantages of using personal protective equipment (PPE) in managing
occupational health risks within a chemical manufacturing industry. (5) ................................ 12
3.1. Describe to Industrial Hygiene interns at Impala Platinum Refinery how air monitoring
differs from biological monitoring. (10) .................................................................................. 15
3.2. As an Occupational Hygiene Practitioner from the Department of Employment and Labour,
advise the Health and Safety Practitioner at the quarry on when a Noise Exposure Risk
Assessment should be conducted and what seven key elements should be included in the
assessment. (10).................................................................................................................. 17
References .......................................................................................................................... 20
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
