In this assignment, you are asked to read the scenario below and answer the questions at the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A fatality occurs in a workplace when a worker operating a forklift loses control during a tight turn and runs into the warehouse racking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A large section of the racking collapses crushing a worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Ministry of Labour has investigated and found: That the forklift operator was a recent hire and was not trained or certified to operate the forklift, Witnesses reported the forklift operator was traveling at high speed just before the crash, The racking throughout the warehouse was in poor condition and showed signs of previous damage, although the supervisor stated that he was unaware of any incidents, The employer was unable to provide any records of inspections of the racking or engineering reports verifying the allowable weight limits, The warehouse routinely operates with no supervisor present, The employer\u2019s safety program had not been updated for several years and no records were available to demonstrate that any training had occurred in the last 3 years, Although the workplace regularly employs 60 people, there is no joint health and safety committee The company pleaded guilty to all charges and has been fined $ 250,000. A supervisor has also been fined $12,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Questions: 1.Based on the findings of the MOL inspector, list the top 5 recommendations for improvement that you would make to the employer to correct the situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Provide a brief rationale to support each recommendation selected. (25 points)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2.Using the lecture notes from lesson 2, identify four (4) key managerial functions that the employer needs to implement and regularly follow to improve the health and safety culture in the workplace? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Provide a brief rationale for each skill or practice (20 points).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3.What specific actions can management take to gain back the trust of the workers? (15 points) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
4.What health and safety program elements (see lesson notes in \u201cPlanning the Program\u201d found in Lesson 2, \u201cThe Development and Implementation of OHS Programs\u201d, Section 3 at the bottom of the page) would you recommend management develop and implement to address the issues raised in this scenario? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Provide a brief rationale for each program element explaining why you chose that element (40 points) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: For this question, I am looking for a minimum of 8 program elements. These 8 elements will be a mix of policies, programs, procedures, training, etc., that are related to this scenario.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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