MNO3705
Assignment 3
Semester 2 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, MNO3705 Assignment 3 Semester 2 2024
1. Explain who’s responsibility it is to report hazards. (10)
2. Explain when a hazard analysis must be performed. (10)
3. What is ergonomics? (10)
1. Responsibility to Report Hazards (10)
Reporting hazards in the workplace is a shared responsibility, involving
various stakeholders:
1. Employees: Employees are often the first to notice potential hazards.
They must report any unsafe conditions or practices to their
supervisors or safety officers promptly. This includes hazards related
to equipment, work processes, or the environment.
2. Supervisors/Managers: Supervisors and managers are responsible
for maintaining a safe work environment. They must ensure that
employees are aware of their reporting responsibilities and act on
reported hazards by taking appropriate corrective measures.
3. Health and Safety Committee: This committee, if present, should
regularly review hazard reports and ensure that appropriate actions
are taken to mitigate risks. They also play a role in promoting a safety
culture.
4. Health and Safety Officers/Professionals: These professionals are
responsible for conducting risk assessments, analyzing reported
hazards, and implementing safety protocols. They provide guidance
and training to employees on identifying and reporting hazards.
Assignment 3
Semester 2 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
[DATE]
[COMPANY NAME]
[Company address]
, MNO3705 Assignment 3 Semester 2 2024
1. Explain who’s responsibility it is to report hazards. (10)
2. Explain when a hazard analysis must be performed. (10)
3. What is ergonomics? (10)
1. Responsibility to Report Hazards (10)
Reporting hazards in the workplace is a shared responsibility, involving
various stakeholders:
1. Employees: Employees are often the first to notice potential hazards.
They must report any unsafe conditions or practices to their
supervisors or safety officers promptly. This includes hazards related
to equipment, work processes, or the environment.
2. Supervisors/Managers: Supervisors and managers are responsible
for maintaining a safe work environment. They must ensure that
employees are aware of their reporting responsibilities and act on
reported hazards by taking appropriate corrective measures.
3. Health and Safety Committee: This committee, if present, should
regularly review hazard reports and ensure that appropriate actions
are taken to mitigate risks. They also play a role in promoting a safety
culture.
4. Health and Safety Officers/Professionals: These professionals are
responsible for conducting risk assessments, analyzing reported
hazards, and implementing safety protocols. They provide guidance
and training to employees on identifying and reporting hazards.
