RSM271Z ASSIGNMENT NO.3
YEAR 2021
, Table of Contents
1.1.1. List the key elements of a permit to work procedure ............................................................ 3
1.1.2. Discuss the uses of permits to work and link these uses within an organization. ............ 3
1.2. Elaborate on the Hale and Hale model used during an accident investigation and indicate
how you will use this information when conducting an incident investigation in your organization.
5
2.1. There are several management systems that deals with a wide range of topics. Boyle
(2019) outlines a few barriers that may affect these management systems. Elaborate on these
barriers. ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2. Measuring probability is difficult although most people have an intuitive understanding of
the meaning of probability. Examine the two types of probabilities as outlined in Boyle (2019). 13
3.1. To reflect as a true system in an organization the system must have a boundary and will
have inputs as well as outputs. Boyle (2019) outlines several features that are common to all
systems. Elaborate on each of these features. ................................................................................... 15
3.2. There is a growing perception that safety culture is important in risk management. What
is your opinion of this statement related to the importance of a safety culture? Discuss under the
following headings:................................................................................................................................... 16
3.2.1. What is meant by a risk management safety culture? ........................................................ 16
3.2.2. Why is a risk management safety culture important? ......................................................... 16
4. References ........................................................................................................................................ 16
, QUESTION 1
1.1.1. List the key elements of a permit to work procedure
According to Boyle, (2019:52), the key elements in a permit to work procedure are as
follows:
− a clear statement of the aims of the procedure
− the steps to be taken before a permit to work is issued and the arrangements for
issuing it
− the steps to be followed while the permit to work is in force
− the steps to be taken when the permit to work is being withdrawn, either temporarily
or permanently
1.1.2. Discuss the uses of permits to work and link these uses within an
organization.
Uses of permit to work procedures
Using permit to work procedures results from the recognition that a high-risk task has to
be carried out. Typical high-risk tasks for which permit to work procedures are used
include:
− Work with electrical equipment, particularly high-voltage electrical
equipment or equipment powered by electricity. The main purposes of the
permit to work procedure in these circumstances are to ensure that the equipment
is isolated, and if necessary earthed, before the task begins, and that the
equipment is re-energized only when it is safe to do so (Boyle, 2019:52).
YEAR 2021
, Table of Contents
1.1.1. List the key elements of a permit to work procedure ............................................................ 3
1.1.2. Discuss the uses of permits to work and link these uses within an organization. ............ 3
1.2. Elaborate on the Hale and Hale model used during an accident investigation and indicate
how you will use this information when conducting an incident investigation in your organization.
5
2.1. There are several management systems that deals with a wide range of topics. Boyle
(2019) outlines a few barriers that may affect these management systems. Elaborate on these
barriers. ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2. Measuring probability is difficult although most people have an intuitive understanding of
the meaning of probability. Examine the two types of probabilities as outlined in Boyle (2019). 13
3.1. To reflect as a true system in an organization the system must have a boundary and will
have inputs as well as outputs. Boyle (2019) outlines several features that are common to all
systems. Elaborate on each of these features. ................................................................................... 15
3.2. There is a growing perception that safety culture is important in risk management. What
is your opinion of this statement related to the importance of a safety culture? Discuss under the
following headings:................................................................................................................................... 16
3.2.1. What is meant by a risk management safety culture? ........................................................ 16
3.2.2. Why is a risk management safety culture important? ......................................................... 16
4. References ........................................................................................................................................ 16
, QUESTION 1
1.1.1. List the key elements of a permit to work procedure
According to Boyle, (2019:52), the key elements in a permit to work procedure are as
follows:
− a clear statement of the aims of the procedure
− the steps to be taken before a permit to work is issued and the arrangements for
issuing it
− the steps to be followed while the permit to work is in force
− the steps to be taken when the permit to work is being withdrawn, either temporarily
or permanently
1.1.2. Discuss the uses of permits to work and link these uses within an
organization.
Uses of permit to work procedures
Using permit to work procedures results from the recognition that a high-risk task has to
be carried out. Typical high-risk tasks for which permit to work procedures are used
include:
− Work with electrical equipment, particularly high-voltage electrical
equipment or equipment powered by electricity. The main purposes of the
permit to work procedure in these circumstances are to ensure that the equipment
is isolated, and if necessary earthed, before the task begins, and that the
equipment is re-energized only when it is safe to do so (Boyle, 2019:52).
