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STUDENT NUMBER:
MODULE CODE: MNO3705
MODULE NAME: SAFETY MANAGEMENT III A
ASSIGNMENT: 03
SEMESTER 02_2023
, 1. Explain who’s responsibility it is to report hazards. (10)
The responsibility to report hazards typically falls on multiple parties within an
organization, including:
Employees: It is the responsibility of employees to promptly report any
hazards they encounter in the workplace to their supervisors or the
designated safety personnel. This includes identifying potential hazards,
unsafe conditions, or any near-miss incidents that could result in harm to
themselves or others.
Supervisors and Managers: Supervisors and managers play a crucial role in
ensuring a safe working environment. They are responsible for actively
encouraging employees to report hazards, addressing reported hazards
promptly, and taking appropriate actions to mitigate or eliminate those
hazards.
Safety Personnel: Organizations often have dedicated safety personnel, such
as safety officers or safety committees, who are responsible for overseeing
and managing the occupational health and safety program. They have a
specific duty to collect hazard reports, investigate them, and implement
necessary corrective measures to prevent accidents and injuries.
Employers and Management: Ultimately, the responsibility for maintaining a
safe workplace rests with the employers and management. They are
responsible for establishing and enforcing safety policies, providing adequate
training and resources, promoting a safety culture, and ensuring that all
hazards are promptly reported, assessed, and addressed.
2. Explain when a hazard analysis must be performed. (10)
A hazard analysis might be performed in one of the following contexts:
• Development
If a system is in the development stage, potential hazards can be identified and
assessed to eliminate or control those hazards. Hazard analysis is crucial during the
development phase of a system, product, or project. It helps identify potential
STUDENT NUMBER:
MODULE CODE: MNO3705
MODULE NAME: SAFETY MANAGEMENT III A
ASSIGNMENT: 03
SEMESTER 02_2023
, 1. Explain who’s responsibility it is to report hazards. (10)
The responsibility to report hazards typically falls on multiple parties within an
organization, including:
Employees: It is the responsibility of employees to promptly report any
hazards they encounter in the workplace to their supervisors or the
designated safety personnel. This includes identifying potential hazards,
unsafe conditions, or any near-miss incidents that could result in harm to
themselves or others.
Supervisors and Managers: Supervisors and managers play a crucial role in
ensuring a safe working environment. They are responsible for actively
encouraging employees to report hazards, addressing reported hazards
promptly, and taking appropriate actions to mitigate or eliminate those
hazards.
Safety Personnel: Organizations often have dedicated safety personnel, such
as safety officers or safety committees, who are responsible for overseeing
and managing the occupational health and safety program. They have a
specific duty to collect hazard reports, investigate them, and implement
necessary corrective measures to prevent accidents and injuries.
Employers and Management: Ultimately, the responsibility for maintaining a
safe workplace rests with the employers and management. They are
responsible for establishing and enforcing safety policies, providing adequate
training and resources, promoting a safety culture, and ensuring that all
hazards are promptly reported, assessed, and addressed.
2. Explain when a hazard analysis must be performed. (10)
A hazard analysis might be performed in one of the following contexts:
• Development
If a system is in the development stage, potential hazards can be identified and
assessed to eliminate or control those hazards. Hazard analysis is crucial during the
development phase of a system, product, or project. It helps identify potential
