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Ensc 404: Occupational Health And Safety Question Paper

Ensc 404: Occupational Health And Safety

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Environmental Science

Institution: Egerton University question papers

Exam Year:2018

EGERTON UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS,NJORO CAMPUS.

FIRST SEMESTER-SESSION I 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR.

FOURTH YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE.

ENSC 404: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY.

TIME:2HOURS.

INSTRUCTIONS.
(i) Answer ALL questions in Section A and any TWO in Section B.
(ii) Use illustrations where possible.

SECTION A [40 Marks].

Question One.
(1a) Differentiate between the following:
(i) Health surveillance and exposure monitoring.[2marks]
(ii) Occupation risk and occupation hazard.[2marks]

(1b) Outline any six responsibilities of the employer with regard to occupational health and safety management.[6marks]

Question Two.
(2a) Briefly describe the basic elements in occupational setting.[4marks]
(2b)Outline the steps followed in the identification and assessment of hazard in workplace.[6marks]

Question Three.
(3) Briefly discuss the importance of an occupation safety and health policy.[8marks]

Question Four.
(4) Describe the elements that define an effective health and safety management system.[12 marks]

SECTION B [30 MARKS].

Question Five.
(5) Every employer must endeavour to provide a safe and healthy work environment for its workers.Discuss the principles that guides any employer who look forward towards achieving this vital objective.[15marks]

Question Six.
(6) Occupational accidents and related diseases and injuries are still high in most developing countries including Kenya.While using relevant examples,discuss the hazard control measures that can be instituted at workplaces to ensure safety and health of workers in order of their effectiveness and desirability.[15marks]

Question Seven.
(7) As an occupational health and safety officer,what steps would you follow to identify and implement safety measures at a place of work. [15marks]

Ensc 404: Occupational Health And Safety Question Paper

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