Universiti

- Malaysia
PAHANG
Engineering Technology . Creativity
FACULTY OF TECHNOLOGY
FINAL EXAMINATION
I COURSE
COURSE CODE
LECTURER
DATE
DURATION
SESSION/SEMESTER
PROGRAMME CODE
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
BPS3413
DR. OMAR JAMALUDIN
5 JANUARY 2012
3 HOURS
SESSION 2011/2012 SEMESTER I
BPS
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1. This question paper consists of FOUR (4) questions. Answer ALL questions.
2. Answers to a new question should start on new page.
3. All calculations must be clearly shown.
4. Candidates are not allowed to bring any material other than those allowed by
the invigilator into the examination room.
DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
This examination paper consists of THREE (3) printed pages including the front page.
CONFIDENTIAL

BPS/il 12I/BPS3413
QUESTION 1
Construction can be hazardous business. When accident happened, the costs are high
affecting the people, profits and productivity. Discuss.
(25 marks)
QUESTION 2
Principals are required to take 'all practicable steps' to ensure the health and safety of
people contracted by them to carry out of work of any kind throughout all stages of a
project. Discuss this statement by relating it to the roles of the client, designer and
contractor.
(25 marks)
QUESTION 3
In the construction industry, the safety management system must take into consideration
the following issues placing greater emphasis on the human element.
1.
Identifying and involving key members
2.
Effective communication
3.
Managing contractors
4.
Identifying and quantifying hazards
Elaborate on the above issues and discuss.
(25 marks)
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CONFIDENTIAL

BPS/II 121/BPS3413
QUESTION 4
"... The Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) Director-General Datuk
Dr Johari Basri said 10 per cent of the 1,231 deaths in the workplace reported to the
Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) last year occurred at construction sites. Johari
said construction sites also accounted for the highest number of loss of limbs among
workers. In Johor, 41 per cent of 34 accidental deaths were reported last year, with most
of the victims falling from tall buildings... "(News Straits Times, 18 July 2011).
Discuss the above scenario by relating it to the management of health and safety plan in
construction site.
(25 marks)
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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