2011 Question 21 (15 marks) (a) (b) Why is occupational health and safety (OHS) in the workplace so important?

2 Compare the requirements for establishing OHS committees to those of electing 4

individual OHS representatives. (c) Propose a set of industrial housekeeping guidelines to assist employees in 9

maintaining a clean, organised and safe work environment in a metal and engineering workplace. In developing your guidelines, consider procedures and practices for dealing with: machinery and equipment stock and materials hand tools work environment.

Question 20 (15 marks) Describe how a range of work instructions, workplace policies and standard operating procedures ensure the manufacture of quality products

2010 Question 20 (15 marks) Explain how individual employees can contribute to the health and safety of others in the workplace by fulfilling their responsibilities and duties.

Vocational training is seen by the manufacturing, engineering and related industries as critical to skilling the workforce to meet changing needs. Opportunities to de velop skills to meet these changing needs may be provided through a combination of both on-the-job and off-the-job training. (a) Name an emerging technology and state how it has changed the skills required of manufacturing workers. 2 (b) Outline the strategies an employer can use for on-the-job training of new skills. 4 (c) Describe the training requirements and employment conditions for both apprenticeships and traineeships in NSW.

2009 Question 20 (15 marks) Explain how the use of quality improvement strategies can benefit both a metal and engineering company and its customers. In your response, refer to planning, controlling the production process, inspection and testing.

Question 21 (15 marks) Explain how the personal attributes of employees can contribute to an effective and productive workplace. In your response, refer to appropriate workshop conduct, safety and communications.

Question 22 (15 marks) Explain how hazards and the risk of injury are reduced through the application of appropriate control measures when using a portable electric power drill.

2008 Question 20 (15 marks) Describe a range of practices that can be used to prevent workplace accidents and injuries in a metal and engineering work environment.

Question 21 (15 marks) Describe strategies that would minimise scrap metal, waste products and environmental hazards resulting from the activities of metal and engineering industries.

Question 22 (15 marks) Describe the various modes of communication used to receive work instructions when planning to undertake a routine task.

Give examples of where each mode is most appropriate.

2007 Question 21 (15 marks) Industrial housekeeping includes maintaining a clean, safe and tidy workplace. Explain the importance of industrial housekeeping in a metal and engineering workplace.

In your response, provide examples of industrial housekeeping, and describe the costs and benefits to employers and employees.

Question 22 (15 marks) Analyse the contribution of Work Cover (NSW) and workplace OHS committees in reducing accidents in the manufacturing and engineering industries. In your response, outline the roles of each body, their legislative requirements and their impact on safety

2006 Question 21 (15 marks) Assess the role of personal protective equipment (PPE) in reducing the total cost of workplace injuries for both employers and employees. Make reference to a range of personal protective equipment and clothing encountered in a metal and engineering workplace. Question 22 (15 marks) The table below helps employers to assess and rank the severity of risks. With reference to the risk assessment table, explain the management of hazards and risks in a metal and engineering workplace.

In your answer include reference to the hierarchy of hazard control, safe work practices and OHS training.

2005 Question 22 (15 marks) Engineering workplaces have been changed by the introduction of technologies. Discuss this statement in relation to workplace practices, the production of quality products and the reduction of costs. Use appropriate workplace examples. Question 23 (15 marks) A new sign is to be displayed in an engineering workshop.

A place for everything and everything in its place.

Explain the intended effect of this sign on the employer, employees, and the organisation of tools, equipment and material in the workshop.