MNO2605 Assignment
4 Semester 2 2024
(249594) - DUE 23
September 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
, 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 Ballito construction case study, five general safety responsibilities of
employees under South African law, as stipulated by both the Occupational
Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHS
Act), would include:
1. Compliance with Safety Protocols: Employees must adhere to all safety
guidelines and procedures outlined by the employer. This includes wearing
personal protective equipment (PPE) and following safe work practices,
such as scaffolding procedures, to prevent accidents on construction sites.
2. Reporting Hazards: Employees are responsible for reporting any unsafe
conditions, hazards, or faulty equipment to their supervisors or safety
officers. In the case of Ballito construction, workers would need to identify
and report any structural risks or unsafe scaffolding setups that could lead to
accidents.
3. Cooperation with Employers: Employees must cooperate with employers
in ensuring that the work environment is safe. This involves participating in
safety training, using safety equipment correctly, and following the
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