Case study $1$: Building collapse in George, Western Cape, South Africa

On $6$ May $2024,$ a multi$-$story building under construction on Victoria Street in George

Western Cape, South Africa, collapsed. The collapse of the building serves as a

sobering reminder of the critical importance of prioritising safety in the workplace. With

the loss of lives and the entrapment of individuals, this incident has sparked a call to

action for organisations to re$-$evaluate their health and safety protocols and practices.

The Department of Employment and Labour$$s occupational health and safety $($OHS$)$

inspectors were dispatched when the incident came to the Department$$s attention. The

Department is collaborating with ground teams to establish communication protocols

and is awaiting the handover of the construction site for an investigation.

$1\mathrm{.}1.$ Clarify the role and responsibilities of the health and safety representatives in

preventing the collapse of the multi$-$story building. $(10)$

$1\mathrm{.}2.$ Outline the role and responsibilities of occupational health and safety $($OHS$)$

inspectors from the Department of Employment and Labour regarding the

investigation of the multi$-$story building collapse. $(10)$

SMA$3704$ ASSESSMENT $5($WRITTEN$)$

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QUESTION $2[25]$

$2\mathrm{.}1.$ A system$$s effective functioning relies on its numerous process components, each

with a distinct purpose. Advise the mine manager of the systems commonly used

by organisations to configure their management functions. $(10)$

$2\mathrm{.}2.$ To successfully implement an integrated management system $($IMS$),$ it is

recommended to adopt an all$-$encompassing system of engineering methodology.

Describe the stages involved in the development and implementation of integrated

management systems. $(10)$

$2\mathrm{.}3.$ An integrated management system $($IMS$)$ is a unified system that consolidates all

organisational components into a single, integrated system. Explain the reasons

why construction companies should seek to integrate their management systems.

$(5)$

QUESTION $3[15]$

$3\mathrm{.}1.$The structure of an integrated management system is based on the Deming

methodology. Explain to the mine inspector how to develop and plan an IMS for the

mine using the Deming methodology. $(8)$

$3\mathrm{.}2.$Discuss any seven $(7)$ similarities between elements in ISO $9001$ and ISO $14001.(7)$