MNO2608 Assignment 3 (Portfolio) Semester 1 Memo | Due April 2025

MNO2608 Assignment 3 (Portfolio) Semester 1 Memo | Due April 2025. All questions fully answered. QUESTION 1 [15] 1.1. An inspection report and certificate are critical documents used in various industries to confirm that safety, quality, and regulatory standards have been met during an inspection. Explain to the Chief Executive Officer of the steel manufacturing company the content of an inspection report and certificate. (10) 1.2. 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) QUESTION 2 [15] 2.1. Occupational toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of agents that workers may encounter during the course of their work. Define toxicity and describe the three (3) core principles that form the foundation of toxicology, as well as how these principles influence the assessment of toxic substances in the chemical manufacturing industry. (5) 2.2. Many factors can influence the skin's response to occupational stressors. As an occupational hygiene coordinator, explain the five (5) factors that can influence the skin's response to heat stress in an aluminium smelter environment. (10) QUESTION 3 [16] In open-cast mining operations, workers are often exposed to a variety of chemical substances that can pose health risks. Chemical substances in an open-cast mine can exist in various physical forms. Discuss the five (5) different formats in which chemical substances can be found and describe the routes of intake for these chemical substances in the mine. (16) QUESTION 4 [14] Personal protective equipment (PPE) plays a vital role in shielding workers from excessive noise exposure. However, after implementing engineering and administrative controls, PPE should be considered a last resort in a noise zone environment. As a health and safety officer in a glass manufacturing factory in South Africa. Explain the concept of a noise zone environment to employees and describe five (5) potential drawbacks of relying solely on PPE to control noise pollution in such an environment. (14) QUESTION 4 [10] 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) [TOTAL: 70]