CONFIDENTIAL COURSE CODE DATE DURATION TIME GOREN UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA MAY SEMESTER 2011 FINAL EXAMINATION SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT EMSH5103 15 AUGUST 2011 3 HOURS 2.00 PM — 5.00 PM INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES 1. This question paper consists of TWO Parts - PART A and PART B. Read the instructions for each part carefully. 2. Write your answers in the Answer Booklet provided. This question paper consists of FIVE PAGES of questions printed on both sides of the paper, excluding this page.EMSHS10QNNAY2011IF -FA PART A INSTRUCTIONS: 1. THERE ARE TWO (2) QUESTIONS IN THIS PART. 2. ANSWER BOTH QUESTIONS. Question 4 ‘A fire broke out in a chemical storage and two workers died and eleven more was injured to varying degree, with three having permanent disability. The accident investigation identified following factors as the major cause of the accident: ‘The design and operation of the chemical storage Absence of emergency response plan Lack of training to the operators involved a. What types of compensation will the workers and/or their families be entitled to? [3 marks} b. State any THREE (3) design features that could have contributed in the case above. [3 marks] ©. In your opinion, what kind of training could help prevent accidents and/or minimise casualties. [4 marks] 4. Propose a TEN (10) point (or more) emergency response plan for the operators working in the chemical storage facility. [10 marks} [TOTAL: 20 MARKS]EMSHS103NMAYZ011IF FA Question 2 After a preliminary selection process, a buyer from a Multinational company shortlisted three companies for further scrutiny to select the most suitable supplier for one of their raw material from Company A, B or C. For the purpose of safety conditions, these companies were evaluated based on the following information ‘Company ~ A B Cc Number of workers 500 1200 | % of unskilled workers 70% 70 % % of skilled workers 28% 2% [Professional 10% 2 3% iber of accidents in a year 420 150 520 Yearly cost of accidents (average | RM 550,000 | RM 650,000 | RM 320,000 | values) | | J ‘a. Give any FOUR (4) types of common types of accidents that can ocour in a workplace. [4 marks} b. Give TWO (2) possible reasons why the purchaser may have opted to use the safety records as one the selection criteria, [3 marks} ©. Rank Company A, B and C according to their accident record, with the best being number one. Explain your selection [6 marks] d. Give any THREE (3) possible factors that may have contributed the worst company being selected in (c) based on the facts given in this table, [3 marks] @. Suggest any TWO (2) possible ways to improve safety records in company B. [4 marks] [TOTAL: 20 MARKS]EMSHS1OGMMAY201 IF -FA PARTB INSTRUCTIONS: 1. THERE ARE FIVE (6) QUESTIONS IN THIS PART. 2. ANSWER THREE (3) QUESTIONS ONLY. Question 4 The company that you are working has 500 workers and it was decided by the management that majority of the current manufacturing facies will be upgraded to an automated system. with latest technology which include use of robots. As one of the top management team member, you are assigned to manage this project. a. Explain the possible reasons for the company to engage into automation and the use of robots, {5 marks} b. __List any FIVE (5) possible types of effects (positive and negative) of automation on workers. {5 marks] c. List and explain any FIVE (6) safety measures that can be instituted for the automated system, [5 marks] d. Explain if the introduction of the automated system and the latest technology in combination can result in lower overall safety risk in the company. {5 marks} [TOTAL: 20 MARKS] Question 2 You are employed in a manufacturing plant producing foodstuff. To accommodate for increasing market demands, your company has commenced an expansion project adjacent to the current production line within the same complex. It is expected that fifty contract ‘workers will be accessing the complex to complete the expansion project. The existing line will continue production as usual during the expansion. a. As the head of operations for the existina line. you have some concems over the safely, security and quality of your production line. Explain why these three aspects are your main concern [5 marks] b. Explain the steps that you will take to ensure that the safety, security and quality will not be compromised in the premise. [15 marks] (TOTAL: 20 MARKS]EMSHS10QNAAY2011IF- FA Question 3 ‘According to the reports by the in-house clinic, the number of sick leaves issued to workers has increased over the past 3 months. The medical officer in charge suggests the possible cause of the sudden rise is workplace stress. Your investigation over the issue shows that the possible causes stress are poorly designed workstation and other factors involving workplace environment. a. Provide any FIVE (5) sources of workplace stress. [5 marks] b. The three stages of human stress response are alarm, resistance and exhaustion Explain these stages giving examples each stage. [6 marks] c. Explain what poor workplace design is and give ways to overcome it [5 marks] d. Give FOUR (4) other factors that may have contributed to workplace stress as mentioned above. [4 marks] [TOTAL: 20 MARKS] Question 4 A large chicken processing factory employs 15 workers specifically to manage the freezers and cold-rooms that stores processed chicken and frozen products. These faailities are very large and busy with 3 forklifts operating 16 hours a day. a. _ Give any FIVE types of PPE that these workers need to be supplied with. [5 marks] b. Exposure to extreme hot and cold temperature can lead to heat-stress and cold- stress. Explain the meaning of these stresses and give one example on how each of these stresses can be avoided [4 marks] Explain how operation of the forklfts within the storage facility above could raise some safety issues for the worker. [5 marks] d. The refrigeration system is supplied with ammonia from a pressurised vessel located adjacent to the storage complex. These vessels are periodically examined to prevent leakage and ruptures to go undetected. Give and briefly describe any THREE (3) types on non-destructive testing for pressure vessels. [6 marks] [TOTAL: 20 MARKS]EMSHS103NMAYZOTIF-FA. Question 5 ‘The OSH Act contains important regulation and standards and is enacted to reduce incidences or work related injuries illnesses and deaths, a. Explain the rationale for the act. [3 marks] b. Describe between the OSHA Regulation and OSHA Standards. [4 marks] ©. State any FIVE (5) employer responsibilities under the OSH Act. [5 marks] d. — Whatis NIOSH? [2 marks] . State TWO (2) main functions of NIOSH. [2 marks] f. Workers compensation and litigation cost can accumulate to very large sums. Give any TWO (2) cost-reduction strategies that an organisation can undertake to reduce workers’ compensation costs for the organisation. [4 marks] [TOTAL: 20 MARKS] QUESTION PAPER ENDS HERE