The main safe traffic considerations within the workplace

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QUESTION 1

Prosecution followed an accident to two employees who were burnt when flammable solvent fumes were ignited by an electric sander whilst removing paint from inside a confined space in a small yacht under repair. There is a high potential for serious injury for those working in a confined space with flammable solvents.

An investigation showed the employer failed to:

1 Carry out risk assessment for entry into a confined space

2 Provide a safe system of work for cleaning paint in the confined space

3 Select suitable work equipment for use in a flammable atmosphere in a confined space

4 Ensure the safety of employees working in the confined space

(a) Describe the hazards associated with this confined space

(b) Devise a safe system of work for cleaning paint in a confined space.

(c) "There is a high potential for serious injury for those working in a confined space with flammable solvents". Comment briefly on this statement

(d) Discuss on the emergency arrangements to be made in a confined space.

QUESTION 2

(a) Outline the main safe traffic considerations within the workplace

(b) List the main legal provisions as per OSHA 2005 relating to vehicle lifts.

(c) Specific safe works permits may be devised by industry depending on the nature of the work to be performed. Briefly describe 5types of work permits that may be encountered in industry

QUESTION 3

(a) You are the safety manager of a petroleum company and you have been informed by the Maintenance Manager that a 20 m pipeline needs to be replaced. The pipeline conveys diesel from a 1000 L tank to a fuel dispensing unit. As a Safety Manager, you are required to devise a safe working procedure for undertaking such works. What are the elements that you will consider in the working procedure?

(b) Outline the main provisions as per OSHA 2005 for the safe operation of a steam boiler

QUESTION 4

(a) The Occupational Safety and Health Policy forms part of the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle. Describe the elements of an Occupational Safety and Health Policy

(b) What are the main considerations for implementing ‘Implementation and operation' stage of the OSHAS 18001

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