MNO2603 Assignment 1 2026 | Due April 2026 – Distinction Guaranteed

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MNO2603 Assignment 1 2026 (Due April 2026) SECTION B: CASE STUDY 1 [20 MARKS] Read through the case study below and use the information along with the applicable chapters in your prescribed book/study guide to answer the questions. Remember to reference all the sources you consult (your prescribed textbook, or other sources you may have consulted). Please note that this is a fictitious case study and not based on a true incident. It merely serves to provide a scenario based on the contents of chapter 5. Case Study: Enhancing Workplace Safety – The OHS Act and its Implications Ubuntu Steel Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd operates in Gauteng. During a routine inspection, it was discovered that several employees were operating machinery without adequate training. No written health and safety policy could be produced. A serious hand injury occurred when an unguarded machine malfunctioned. The incident was not reported to the Department of Employment and Labour. The injured employee was not registered under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COID Act). Employees stated that safety instructions were only provided in English despite many workers speaking isiZulu and Sesotho. Management argued that safety compliance was the responsibility of the safety officer alone. Last, S. 2026. Enhancing Workplace Safety – The OHS Act and its Implications: A teaching case study for MNO2603. Unpublished teaching case, University of South Africa, Pretoria. Question 1 (4) Identify four general duties of employers in terms of the OHS Act that were contravened in the scenario. Question 2 (2) Explain two employer duties relating to providing information, instruction and training to