Exam Date: 29/01/2022
Examination Preparation 2021 - 2022
ASSESS SAFETY RISK
PSMP026
Programme in Safety Management
Centre for Business Management
DISCLAIMER INFORMATION:
This examination preparation was compiled by a student using previous question
papers and tutorial letters from 2017 – 2021. Please note that this paper does NOT
represent the true reflection of the exam paper to be written.
Exam target: 75%
, Programme in Safety Management: Module Code:
Examination Preparation Pack PSMP026
QUESTION 1
Explain when is safety risk unacceptable? (5)
❖ Safety risk is unacceptable when the person cannot handle the safety risk.
❖ This means the person does not have the ability, knowledge or skill require to handle the
safety risk.
❖ The person will be harmed if they try to handle the safety risk.
❖ Safety risk is also unacceptable when objects in the situation cannot withstand the safety
risk.
❖ This type of risk is too tough or difficult to handle. It means property or asserts, or the
environment will or could be damaged.
QUESTION 2
Classify and explain any five (5) characteristics of a safety hazard. (10)
Characteristics Explanation
• Tangibility • All matter-based seeable/unseeable substances are tangible.
• Density • Thickness (solid, liquid or gas) based on volume and
solidness of matter in a specific volume.
• Size • Compactness, volume and contour of matter in a given
format.
• Weight • Strength of gravitational pull towards the center of the earth
based on volume and compactness of matter.
• Shape • Contour related to volume and compactness of matter in a
specific format.
Compiled by: Bravellipius 2
Examination Preparation 2021 - 2022
ASSESS SAFETY RISK
PSMP026
Programme in Safety Management
Centre for Business Management
DISCLAIMER INFORMATION:
This examination preparation was compiled by a student using previous question
papers and tutorial letters from 2017 – 2021. Please note that this paper does NOT
represent the true reflection of the exam paper to be written.
Exam target: 75%
, Programme in Safety Management: Module Code:
Examination Preparation Pack PSMP026
QUESTION 1
Explain when is safety risk unacceptable? (5)
❖ Safety risk is unacceptable when the person cannot handle the safety risk.
❖ This means the person does not have the ability, knowledge or skill require to handle the
safety risk.
❖ The person will be harmed if they try to handle the safety risk.
❖ Safety risk is also unacceptable when objects in the situation cannot withstand the safety
risk.
❖ This type of risk is too tough or difficult to handle. It means property or asserts, or the
environment will or could be damaged.
QUESTION 2
Classify and explain any five (5) characteristics of a safety hazard. (10)
Characteristics Explanation
• Tangibility • All matter-based seeable/unseeable substances are tangible.
• Density • Thickness (solid, liquid or gas) based on volume and
solidness of matter in a specific volume.
• Size • Compactness, volume and contour of matter in a given
format.
• Weight • Strength of gravitational pull towards the center of the earth
based on volume and compactness of matter.
• Shape • Contour related to volume and compactness of matter in a
specific format.
Compiled by: Bravellipius 2
