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HRM 405 2022 Assignment 2

This document contains an assignment for a student named Hilda Katunge Ngusya. The assignment includes 11 multiple choice and short answer questions related to workplace health and safety. Key topics covered include benefits of safety programs, costs of accidents, hazard identification and prioritization, elements of an effective safety program, and methods for preventing workplace hazards such as elimination, substitution, and use of personal protective equipment.

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HRM 405 2022 Assignment 2

This document contains an assignment for a student named Hilda Katunge Ngusya. The assignment includes 11 multiple choice and short answer questions related to workplace health and safety. Key topics covered include benefits of safety programs, costs of accidents, hazard identification and prioritization, elements of an effective safety program, and methods for preventing workplace hazards such as elimination, substitution, and use of personal protective equipment.

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STUDENT NAME: HILDA KATUNGE NGUSYA

ADMISSION NUMBER: BCOMMNRB599121

HRM 405 CLASS ASSIGNMENTS MAY –AUGUST 2022

1. Home work on Lesson seven given out on 30th June 2022 due on 7th July 2022 (20
marks)
Answer all questions
1. 1 a) Which of the following is a benefit from implementing an effective safety and health
program? D
a. Higher morale of the workforce
b. Improved company reputation
c. Lower Worker Compensation Insurance rates
d. All of the above

2, Which of the following is a direct cost of an accident? C

a. Lost production

b. Retraining of new workers

c. Physicians examination

d. Poor customer relations

3. Employers must correct all identified hazards; however, which of the following hazards
should the employer work to correct first? B

a. Guard missing on a piece of equipment, used every 6 months

b. Broken rung on ladder, used daily by the entire crew

c. Loose handrail on a dozer, used by a single equipment operator

d. Wet floor by an eyewash station, in a path not travelled by personnel


4, Which one of the following statements is the least effective in the prevention of or
control of workplace accidents: Personal protective Clothing

(i) Elimination
(ii) Substitution
(iii) Engineering controls
(iv) Administrative controls
(v) Personal Protective Clothing

5.Which of the above is the MOST effective Elimination

i. Elimination
ii. Substitution
iii. Engineering controls
iv. Administrative controls
v. Personal Protective Clothing

6. Administrative controls are applicable in the prevention/elimination of hazards because


they:

(i) They physically remove the hazard

(ii) They isolate people from the hazard

(iii) They replace the hazard

iv) None of the above

7. Which of the following statements are true about the direct cost of accidents:

A Cost of treatment

B. Lower morale

C. Poor Customer Relations

D, Re-training

E Cost of medications
F. Cost of medical equipment

G .Cost of physician at the hospital

8. Management Leadership is critical in the management of health and safety progrms;

Which of the following are definite key activities that management should implement: All the
above

(i) Define program goals and expectations


(ii) Allocate Resources
(iii) Expect Performance
(iv) Communicate your commitment to Safety and Health Programs

Response a) None of the above

b) (i), (ii) and (iv)

c) (i), (iii) and (iv)

d) All the above

9. Identify any three as key activities in hazard identification (ii), (iii),(iv)

(i) Identify control options

(ii) Collect existing information about workplace hazards

(iii) Conduct Incident Investigations

(iv) Characterize the nature of identified hazards, determine the controls to be


implemented and prioritize the hazards for control

(v) Train workers on specific roles and responsibilities in the safety and health program
(vi) Follow up to confirm that controls are effective

10. State the elements of an effective health and safety program.


a) Management commitment and employee involvement
b) Worksite analysis
c) Hazard prevention and control
d) Training for employees, supervisors and managers

11. Describe three methods to prevent workplace hazards (6 marks)

i. Design or re-Organise to eliminate hazards- The most effective control measure


involves eliminating the hazard and its associated risk. The best way to eliminate a
hazard is to not introduce the hazard in the first place. For example, you can eliminate
the risk of a fall from height by doing the work at ground level.
ii. Substitute the hazard with something safer- f it is not reasonably practicable to
eliminate the hazards and associated risks, minimize the risks by: Substitute the
hazard with something safer. For example: use a scourer, mild detergent and hot
water instead of caustic cleaners for cleaning.
iii. Reduce the risk using personal protective equipment (PPE)- PPE refers to
anything employees use or wear to minimize risks to their health and safety. For
example, goggles, respirators, facemasks, gloves

References

1. Lectures notes

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