Question 1
1. Most organizations hire contractors in some capacity, either to aid in production work or
to provide ancillary services, such as cleaning, maintenance, remodeling, and food
service. Discuss how a contractor’s operations could adversely affect the health and safety
of an organization’s employees. What procedures should be in place to prevent any
adverse effects?
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Question 2
1. What types of management system issues are targeted in the planning process of Z10
section 4.0? Provide an example of each issue.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Question 3
1. What are some actions that should be taken by a safety practitioner when an
organization’s safety culture starts to drift into a negative state? Provide examples that
illustrate your point.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Question 4
1. Compose a safety policy statement for your current organization (or an organization for
which you previously worked), following the guidelines in the course textbook. Be
certain it is specific to the organization and not just a series of generic statements.
Your response must be at least 75 words in length.
Question 5
1. Explain the differences between authority, responsibility, and accountability as they apply
to OSH program management. In your discussion, provide examples of how your current
organization (or a past one) implements these concepts. Is it effective? How can you tell?
What recommendations do you have for improvement?
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
Question 6
1. A recent OSHA inspection in your machine shop identified several serious deficiencies in
occupational noise control. Serious violations were issued citing 29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)
and 29 CFR 1910.95(k). Using the PDCA framework, develop a plan that will correct the
deficiencies and ensure that the violations do not recur.
Your response must be at least 200 words in length.
