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UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

ODL TEST2

COURSE : OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

COURSE CODE : MEM603
EXAMINATION : JAN 2021
TIME : 9.30 am-12.00 pm (2.5 HOURS)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES:

1. This question paper consists of THREE (3) questions.

2. All students are required to fill in an Integrity Declaration and Attendance form which can be
accessed at: https://bit.ly/INTEGRITYDeclarationFKMUiTM

3. Please check to make sure that this ODL examination/ test pack consists of :
i) ODL Examination/ Test Front Page Instruction
ii) An Instruction Pack – Guidelines to Download Question, Upload and Submit the
Answer
iii) ODL Examination/ Test Question Pack
iv) *Turnitin class id: XXXXXXX and enrollment key: YYYYY

4. Time Allocations for this ODL Exam/ Test are:

30 MINUTES BEFORE starting the examination/ test:

• To read the ODL Examination/ Test Front Page Instruction
• To fill in the Integrity Declaration and Attendance form
• To download/ read the Instruction Pack – Guidelines to Download Question, Upload and
Submit the Answer
• To download/ read the ODL Examination/ Test Question Pack

*2.5 HOURS to complete the Examination/ Test, AND

AFTER the examination/ test time, Students have maximum of 30 MINUTES:

• To prepare Soft Copy for Answer File(s)
• To upload the Answer File(s) in the Main Submission Platform and Turnitin/ Back Up
Submission Platform

5. Answer ALL questions in English. You should limit length of your answer and allocate your
time approximately as follows:

QUESTION (Mark) [CO1] SUGGESTED TIME LENGTH OF ANSWER

Q1 (a) (10 Marks) 15 minutes Should not exceed 2 pages
Q1 (b) (15 Marks) 20 minutes Should not exceed 2 pages
Q1 (c) (10 Marks) 15 minutes Should not exceed 2 pages
Q1 (d) (15 Marks) 20 minutes Should not exceed 2 pages

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Q2 (20 MARKS) 30 minutes Should not exceed 2 pages

Q3 (15 MARKS) 20 minutes Should not exceed 2 pages
Q4 (15 MARKS) 20 minutes Should not exceed 2 pages
6. For Descriptive- based answer, type your answers according to the given instruction using
Microsoft Documents file. The answer should be formatted using font size 12-point Times
New Roman and indented 25 mm/ 1 inch from the left and right margins using single spacing.
Rename your file as your FULL NAME & ID No. Save the answer file in PDF format.

8. Upload the Answer File(s) in the Main Submission platforms: Google Classroom

9. Upload the Answer File(s) in the Turnitin

10. This is an open book examination; you may refer to any available materials you wish. However,
you are not allowed to plagiarize the answer from any available sources

11. You are not allowed to communicate, share and exchange answers with other students

12. Please contact your lecturer if you have any problem to upload the Answer File(s) in the stated
submission platform.

DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO

QUESTION
C1/C2 C3/C4 C5/C6
NO
C4
1(a)
[10 marks]
C5
1(b)
[15 marks]
C4
1(c)
[10 marks]
C5
1(d)
[15 marks]
C6
2
[20 marks]
C4
3
[15 marks]
C2
4
[15 marks]

TOTAL 15% 35% 50 %

OVERALL 100%

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QUESTION 1
(a) Question 1 as below.
i. Based on your understanding, define what is engineering control? (2Marks)
ii. Fig. 1 shows a newly bought bench-type utility grinding machine at the KFD Eng. Sdn. Bhd.
The machine used for miscellaneous grinding, and cleaning works. As an engineer,
determine four (4) engineering control methods to minimize the risks to the workers. Justify
your answers. (You may use sketches to support the explanations). (8Marks)
[CO1/PO3/C4] (10marks)

Fig. 1 Bench-type utility grinding machine

Answer
i. Engineering control can be defined as a physical modification to a process or equipment
to avoid the release of contaminants into the workplace. (Or any logical definition) 2marks

ii. Any engineering methods with elaboration how it can improve safety condition. 1mark for
suggestion, another mark for elaboration. Other methods are not acceptable. 8marks

(b) Figure 2 illustrates the decrease of sound level with distance, while Table 1 shows permissible
exposure limit (FMA-Act139-P.U. (A) 1/1989). An old stamping machine in KFD Eng. Sdn. Bhd.
produce loud noise of 120 dBA and operating non-stop during the working hour. A group of
Assembly-Section staffs are working at 32 meters from the machine. By ignoring the sound
reflection effect;
i. Estimate and justify the maximum allowable working hour for the Assembly-Section staffs
without hearing protection. (4 marks)
ii. Determine and justify the necessity to provide hearing protection for Assembly-Section
staffs to work in normal working hours at current condition. (3 marks)
iii. Identify four (4) control methods, other than the above, that can be applied for ensuring
safety and health of all workers in the company. (8 marks)
[CO1/PO3/C5] (15marks)

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Figure 2. Decrease of sound level

(dB) with distance in direct field.

i. Distance = 32m, Noise level Reduction = 30 dB, Noise level at Worker A = 120 -30 =
90dB, Hence maximum allowable working hours = 8 hours 0 minutes.
ii. Action level for noise exposure is 85dB for 8 hours working, which is equivalent to
50% dosage of exposure. Hence, hearing protection must be provided.
iii. Other control methods: (Example):
• Powerful noise sources should be enclosed by structures which give
adequate airborne-sound insulation.
• Rooms where there are sound sources should be provided with ceiling
cladding which absorb the incident sound.
• Office areas should be separated from building elements where vibrating
equipment is installed by a joint of elastic material.
• Maintenance of machine by replacing with highly damped material such as
rubber caps, hammer head etc.
• Administration controls such as scheduling and providing frequent break to
minimize the exposure. etc

(c) A pressure vessel is a close container designed to hold gases or liquids at a pressure
substantially higher or lower than the ambient pressure. The operation of pressure vessel has
high potential of safety hazards that could lead to leaks and complete rupture.
i. Identify which pressure vessels that must be operated by a competent person or not.
(2 marks)

Vessel Type Required competent

person? Yes/No
Vacuum Tank
Pressurized Air Tank
Auto-clave
Gas Steam Boiler

ii. Determine safety control measures that can be practiced by a company involved in
installation, inspection, maintenance, and operation of a pressure vessel at their premise.
(8 marks)
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CO1/PO3/C4] (10 marks)

i.

Vessel Type Required competent

person? Yes/No
Vacuum Tank No
Pressurized Air Tank No
Auto-clave No
Gas Steam Boiler Yes

ii. Available safety measures for pressure vessels (1 mark for a point, another 1mark for
elaboration)
Student can answer based on the “FACTORIES AND MACHINERY (NOTIFICATION,
CERTIFICATE OF FITNESS AND INSPECTION) REGULATIONS, 1970” or other
related regulations.
Content may include the following:
• Certificate of Fitness system.
• DOSH Inspector will inspect / test / issue certificate of fitness.
• Company will do cleaning and preparation for the inspection.
• The CF has validity period -> periodical inspection.
• The system can ensure safe use of the machinery even the company do not have the
expertise to do the inspection of the pressure vessel.

(d) Cycling was once a necessary way of transportation, but now it is seen as a modish,
environment-friendly hobby and a trend that is increasing in our country. However, according
to Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department, 137 accident cases involving
cyclists were recorded nationwide from January to October 2020, which 56 of them were fatal
accidents.

Recommend five (5) measures how risk of accident involving cyclist can be minimized.
Elaborate your answers clearly.
CO1/PO3/C5 (15 marks)

An open-ended question. Student should suggest the measure (1mark) and elaborate how the
suggestion can help in reducing accident (2marks). Example:
• Improve Visibility: Increasing the visibility through the use of, for example, reflective or
fluorescent clothing, reflectors, and light or bright helmets for cyclists could help drivers
detect these road users.
• Compulsory PPE-Bicycle helmets: In addition to protecting against head injuries when
used properly, helmets may also increase the visibility of cyclists.
• Educational campaign: Public awareness campaigns aimed at cyclists to increase
knowledge and to motivate changes in behavior.
• Technology: minimize the risk of crashes include crosswalk countdowns and adding
flashers to yield signs. In addition, vehicle design to help reduce the severity of crashes
including flexible bumpers that absorb more energy on impact.
• Expand funding and implementation of safe routes to school programs and safety
education programs. Etc.

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QUESTION 2
Figure 3 illustrates a common fast-food restaurant layout. As a management trainee at a renowned
fast-food restaurant company, you are required to identify hazards, investigate the risks, and
propose the risk controls to be implemented at the premise and the operations.
Generate a HIRARC report by identifying FIVE (5) hazards. Analyze the risks and suggest
the risk controls.
CO1/PO3/C6 (20 marks)

Figure 3. Common fast-food restaurant activities

(https://www.dreamstime.com/)

Answer
Example of HIRARC report

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QUESTION 3

On the 31st of October 2019, one fatal accident case was reported to the Department of
Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH). The accident has occurred at one of the factories in
Selangor. In this accident, a general worker died after the forklift that he was driving overturned
and crushed him. You are required to:

i. Discuss immediate action that you should perform when you received the information.
(5 marks)
ii. List 10 questions to uncover the causes of the accidents for the victim and the
witness/witnesses (5 marks)
iii. Determine the countermeasures for this accident. (5 marks)
(For the details of workplace environment, you can make your own assumptions if necessary)

CO2/PO2/C4 (15 marks)

i. When accidents and incidents occur, immediate action may be necessary to: (come up
with at least 5 immediate actions)

a) Make the situation safe and

b) Prevent further injury such as move the victim unless that person is a qualified
emergency and rescue team…etc..
c) Prevent further damage on properties
d) Help, treat victim
e) Rescue injured persons etc.

ii. Question- for example (for the forklift accident)

a) How the accident occur?

b) How long he has been the forklift driver?
c) Was he received any training for his job? By who?
d) Was he qualified to drive the forklift?
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e) What was the load that he was carrying during the accident?
f) Was the load blocking his view?
g) Was the victim working hours according to the normal shift hours or extended?
h) Tell me what you did from the time you arrived at work?
i) Point exactly where were you during the accident occured?
j) What type of shoes were you wearing?
k) Have there been similar incidents? Explain.
l) Was the lighting inside the warehouse is sufficient?

iii. countermeasures for this accident- for example (for accident during inspection during
bus maintenance)

a) Develop procedures and train drivers on procedures

b) Enforce safety rules/discipline policy
c) Develop, implement and enforce safety procedures
d) Ensure adequate number of step ladders and ensure they are readily available
e) Safety awareness training
f) Train staff on use of all equipment and procedures
g) Train staff on use of all equipment and procedures
h) Etc.

QUESTION 4
Emergency preparedness refers to the steps taken to ensure safety before, during and after an
emergency or natural disaster.
i. Explains four (4) basic elements in emergency preparedness. (8 marks)
ii. Discuss seven (7) fire drill safety procedures for the occupants in Engineering Complex
situated in the UiTM campus. (7 Marks)
CO1/PO3/C2 (15 marks)
i. The following figure shows the elements in emergency preparedness. 1mark for a point,
another 1 for explanation.

ii. [At least 7 points are to be written. The following figures are good examples.]

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