Question 1
To reduce the frequency of hazards in workshop, an RTV entrepreneur contracts an artist to design some safety signs for the workshop.
(a) Categorize the following sign instructions into the standard colour required for their design in Table 1:
- No smoking;
- Wear helmet;
- Emergency exit;
- Poisonous substance;
- Wear googles;
- Wet floor;
- High voltage;
- Do not run;
- Entry;
- Falling object.
Table 1
Blue |
Red |
Yellow |
Green |
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(b) In addition to having safety, state three ways by which the entrepreneur can reduce the frequency of hazards.
(c) State two hazards that may result from the use of a soldering iron
Observation
The expected responses were:
- (a) The category of the sign instructions in the workshop are as follows
Table 1
BLUE (Mandatory) |
RED |
YELLOW |
GREEN |
Wear helmet |
Poisonous substance |
Wet floor |
Entry |
Wear goggles |
No smoking |
High voltage |
Emergency exit |
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Do not run |
Falling object |
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(b) Ways by which the Entrepreneur can reduce the frequency of hazards
- Make safety devices available.
- Make required tools available for all kinds of jobs.
- Train/ Retrain technicians to use safety devices.
- Enforce the use of safety devices.
- Display a poster of safety information in a conspicuous location.
- Ensure standard workshop arrangement / layout.
- Ensure all equipment / instruments are serviced / maintained.
- Avoid working under fatigue or ill health conditions.
- Switch off appliances not in use.
- Cover exposed electrical outlets / sockets / wires.
- Ensure proper supervision of subordinates working in the workshop.
- Ensure compliance of safety regulations (No horseplay, no eating or drinking).
(c) Hazards that may result from the use of soldering iron
- Burns
- Electric shock
- Piercing
- Eye irritation
- Fire outbreak
- Respiratory issue / disorder / fumes
As reported by the Chief Examiner, candidates that attempted this question did fairly well.