essay

Write the answers in essay format. You may, however, use bullet points, diagrams, tables, or any graphs to support your arguments.

The essay should be well organized, that is, it has an introduction, body, and conclusion (1200 words). In two pages.

Referencing : Use Harvard referencing style for in-text citation and make a table of references at the end.

Research: Use a minimum of two additional sources of information.

Please use the chapters attached

Question 1 :

Bob Renee was hired fresh out of college by a small company to handle safety. Because Bob had a degree in occupational safety, the owners believed he would be in a position to handle the safety function for a small facility. Bob felt confident he understood the technical aspects of safety; he even had a handle on management. What he really did not understand, however, was how it all fit together. As a result, Bob left after a few months because he ‘‘needed more direction from his superiors.’’

1. What steps should management take to ensure workplace safety?

2. Do you think safety practitioners should ever be given more than simple staff advisory authority? Why or why not?

3. If there is a conflict between safety goals and production goals, which should take precedence and why?

Question 2:

1. Discuss the concept of health and safety culture and its significance in the management of health and safety in the organization. Explain how health and safety behavior at work can be improved.

2. Explain why you agree or disagree with the following statement. “Building a cultural safety is, without doubt crucial investment we can make. And the question is not what it costs us, but what it saves” Detail your arguments to support your position.

Hints:

· To answer the query of this questions, you need to refer to relevant course material and external resources.

· You are requested to do a good deal of research to answer this question TO CLEARY present the role of safety management to ensure workplace safety. You are supposed to discuss the relationship between the line manager and staff member in implementing safety measures .

· At the end of your answer, you need to provide a personal opinion If there is a conflict between safety goals and production goals. Your personal reflection should be supported with relevant and well elaborated examples.