MNO2608 Assignment 4 Semester 2 2024 | Due 25 September 2024

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MNO2608 Assignment 4 Semester 2 2024 | Due 25 September 2024. All questions answered.

Question 1

1.1. An Approved Inspection Authority (AIA) conducts investigations using specialised knowledge and equipment. Advise the occupational hygienists of platinum refineries on criteria for evaluating AIA applications by the Department of Employment and Labour.

1.2. Occupational hygiene risk assessment (OHRA) is a systematic method used to identify, assess, and manage workplace hazards that could impact the health and well-being of workers. What specific factors must be recorded when undertaking an OHRA in a chemical manufacturing industry?

1.3. An occupational disease is a health condition or disorder from exposure to risk factors linked to a specific job or work environment. Explain the procedure to follow when reporting an occupational disease.

Question 2

2.1. The Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) index is a temperature-based tool used to estimate the impact of various factors on human health, especially in an occupational environment. An employee working in an outdoor environment is exposed to a WBGT index of 32.4°C. Advise on the recommended actions or precautions the employee should take to ensure their health and safety.

2.2. Occupational noise exposure a significant concern in various industries, that can lead to
hearing loss and other adverse health effects due to ……….. All questions answered.