MNO2605 Assignment 4
Semester 2 2024 (249594)
- DUE 23 September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS
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, MNO2605 Assignment 4 Semester 2 2024 (249594) - DUE 23 September 2024
QUESTION 1 [15]
In South Africa, both the OHS Act and the MHS Act stipulate the legal safety responsibilities of
employees in an organisation. Briefly explain five (5) general safety responsibilities of
employees in relation to the Ballito construction case study.
In the context of South Africa’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act and Mine Health and
Safety (MHS) Act, employees have various legal safety responsibilities to ensure a safe working
environment. In relation to the Ballito construction case study, five general safety responsibilities
of employees are:
1. Compliance with Safety Procedures: Employees must follow all safety policies,
procedures, and guidelines established by the employer. This includes adhering to the use
of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensuring they operate machinery and
equipment according to safe practices as stipulated in the OHS and MHS Acts.
2. Reporting Unsafe Conditions: Employees are responsible for identifying and reporting
any unsafe or hazardous conditions in the workplace. In the construction environment of
Ballito, workers need to inform supervisors about any structural hazards, faulty
equipment, or unsafe scaffolding.
3. Avoiding Reckless Behavior: Employees must not engage in reckless behavior that
could endanger themselves or others. In the construction setting, workers are required to
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