UNIVERSITY OF GLAMORGAN

PRIFYSGOL MORGANNWG
Examination Question Paper

Assessment Period:

Resit SESSION 2012 / 2013

Month to be examined:

May

Module Code:

NG4S244

Module Title:

Safety Health and Environmental Engineering

Duration:

2 hours

Exam paper version number:

The following items are provided to Candidates:

Examination answer booklet
Instructions to Candidates:
Calculators are permitted
English language dictionaries are NOT permitted
This examination paper is a CLOSED book examination
If OPEN BOOK, literature permitted: _______________________________
_______________________________
Answer 1 question from Section A and answer 3 questions from Section B
This paper contains a total of

7
7

examination questions over number of pages -

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Module Leader
Print Name:

K.L.Franklin/S.S.Surendran

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Section A
Answer 1 question from Section A

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1.1 a) State the UN definition of sustainable development, and explain how the continuity and
change model describe sustainable development.
b) With the aid of a Venn diagram describe the three pillars of sustainable development
c) Discuss 3 perceived conflicts with environmental sustainability
d) Discuss how the environmental system acts as a resource and waste sink for industrial
activities
[16 marks]

1.2 a) Describe what is ISO 14001, the fundamental commitments and what are the benefits
of ISO 14001 registration (give four benefits)?
b) State the ISO 14001 definition for Environmental Management System (EMS)
c) Describe what is EMAS, what is the aim, who is the 'Competent Body and what are the
key criteria that an organisation must comply to receive EMAS registration (4 criteria)?
[16 marks]

1.3 a) State ISO 14001 definition of Aspects and Impacts with at least 2 examples
b) Discuss about direct and indirect aspects in an organisational environment and the
factors to be considered when assessing significance of an environmental aspect
c) With the aid of an annotated diagram discuss the key processes and relationship among
Environmental Aspects and Receptors (S-P-R Model)
[17 marks]

TOTAL MARKS FOR QUESTION 1 49 MARKS

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2.1 a) Define the following: i) Exposure; ii) Harm; iii) Hazard; iv) Risk;
v) Risk assessment and management; vi) Uncertainty;
b) Describe the key focus and criteria of environmental risk assessment and management
c) What are the factors considered in DPSOR framework for the Whole System Modelling?
[17 marks]

2.2 a) Outline the framework for risk assessment and management

b) With the aid of annotated diagrams describe the four main risk assessment and
management processes.
[18 marks]

2.3 a) Outline seven key factors which can influence societys risk perception
b) Discuss five risk management strategies and the five sustainability factors that should
be considered in the option appraisal
[14 marks]

TOTAL MARKS FOR QUESTION 2 49 MARKS

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Section B
Answer 3 questions from Section B
3. Describe two work activities which may necessitate the use of a permit to work system.
With reference to one of the activities identified describe the key factors in the design
and operation of the system and the personnel involved.
[ 17 marks]
4. Define the term safe system of work and discuss the circumstances that would
necessitate a safe system of work. List 3 situations when a safe system of work may be
required and provide a method that could be followed for the production and
implementation of a safe system of work.
[17 marks]

5. State the 5 steps to risk assessment and carry out a risk assessment for cleaning
windows on the first floor of a building that is on the pavement of a residential street.
State any assumptions that you wish to make.
[17 marks]

6. A woodworking shop requires a fire risk assessment. Discuss the hazards that may be
identified in the shop and discuss measures that should be put in place.
[17 marks]

7. Produce an FMEA for a fire drill occurring in a University building of your choice. State
any assumptions that you feel are necessary.
[17 marks]

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