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Question 1.

Bob Renee was hired fresh out of college by a small company to handle safety. Because Bob had a degree in occupational safety, the owners believed he would be in a position to handle the safety function for a small facility. Bob felt confident he understood the technical aspects of safety; he even had a handle on management. What he really did not understand, however, was how it all fit together. As a result, Bob left after a few months because he ‘‘needed more direction from his superiors.''

1. What steps should management take to ensure workplace safety?

2. Do you think safety practitioners should ever be given more than simple staff advisory authority? Why or why not?

3. If there is a conflict between safety goals and production goals, which should take precedence and why?

Question 2.

1. Discuss the concept of health and safety culture and its significance in the management of health and safety in the organization. Explain how health and safety behavior at work can be improved.

2. Explain why you agree or disagree with the following statement."Building a cultural safety is, without doubt crucial investment we can make. And the question is not what it costs us, but what it saves" Detail your arguments to support your position.