QUESTION 2 [50]

2.1 Globally, the construction and mining industries have a poor health and safety record, and South Africa is no exception. A means of managing these construction and mining incidents, ill health, and injuries is through effective health and safety management. Discuss the phases of health and safety in construction and mining. (20)

2.1 Risk identification is a systematic approach when dealing with loss and is the first step in a risk management process. Risk and consequence of damage are divided into two types of risk identification. Discuss each type. (10)

2.3 A risk analysis is dependent on circumstances, applications, data availability, and organisational decision-making.

a. Using the case study indicate the type of risk analysis you would utilise and motivate your answer. (5)

b. Using the case study indicate the reason why a hazard analysis should be conducted for incidents. (15)