Question 1:

(a) Explain the main recommendations of the occupational safety and health management systems which have been developed by the International Labour Organization and can be implemented in an organization for the protection of workers against work-related injuries and also get productivity at the enterprise.

(b) What are the basic objectives of a health and safety policy?

Question 2:

(a) Ergonomics is a science concerned with the ‘fit' between people and their work. It aims to make sure that tasks, equipment, information and the environment suit each worker. What aspects should you consider to assess the fit between a worker and his workplace?

(b) How would you identify ergonomic problems in a construction site? List the types of injuries that may be caused to a worker due to poor manual handling of loads.