Comment

Candidates’ performance in this question was poor.  The expected answers include:

          4(a)    Reasons for safety at work:

1. Government Regulation:-  The need to comply with government regulation on safety at work.
2. Safety of staff:-  To ensure effective and efficient performance, employees need to be safe.

1. Protection of equipment:-  equipment should be protected in order to prevent or minimize exposure of employees to danger.
2. Reduction of cost of operation:-  Safety of staff  at work will result in elimination of costs associated with accident claims, insurance, sickness and absenteeism at work.
3. Elimination of works stoppage: - Continuity of production is assured once employees are safe.
4. Increase productivity of staff: Employees with adequate protection will put in their best.

                                     
          4(b)    Characteristics of a good environment:

1. Cleanliness: – A good working environment must be clean.
2. Accessibility – It must be accessible at all times.
3. Spacious – It must be spacious enough to accommodate staff, materials and equipments.
4. Illumination – The place should have functional light to enhance security and safety.
5. Ventilation – The place should be well ventilated to protect the goods and staff.
6. Refuse collection facilities – Refuse should be collected regularly and there should be enough collection points.
7. Restaurant facilities:-  There should be provision of adequate restaurant facilities for staff.
8. Safety:  A good environment should be safe and have safety facilities  such as first aid box, fire extinguishers etc.