MIN$3708$

JULY $2024$

Question $1$

$1\mathrm{.}1$ Demonstrate why it is inadequate to use injury rates as an exclusive measurement tool for measuring health and safety performance. Give three reasons.

$1\mathrm{.}2$ Indicate the difference between 'Economic loss' and 'Speculative loss'.

$[12]$

Question $2$

$2\mathrm{.}1$ Mining operations engage various mechanisms to ensure safety in the operations. Audits and inspections are some of the processes used to improve mining safety. The two can sometimes be confused with one another. Differentiate them from one another.

$2\mathrm{.}2$ The Mine Health and Safety Act $($MHSA$)$ places responsibilities on both the employer and employee when coming to Personal Protective Equipment $($PPE$).$ Differentiate between the employer and the employee's responsibilities towards PPE as stipulated on the MHSA.

Question $3$

$3\mathrm{.}1$ George works as a drill operator in an underground mine. He was involved in a car accident when he was on his way to work and lost both of his arms. After the employer learnt of this, they decided to let go of George claiming that he won't be able to perform his job but he disagrees with their decision. Suggest the law that the employer can use to justify their decision to release George.

$3\mathrm{.}2$ Illustrate with the help of a diagram the operational principle of a qualitative risk$-$analysis matrix.

$(14)$

$[19]$

Total Marks $[50]$

$($c$)$

UNISA $2023$

$3$