MTC1501 Manufacturing Technology Assignment 01 Questions 2025 | UNISA

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Question 1[10]

Define the following terms: 

• 1.1 An accident in the workplace                                        (2)
• 1.2 A risk assessment in the workplace                              (2)
• 1.3 A hazard in the workplace                                            (2)
• 1.4 Quantity and quality of manufacturing                       (4)

Question 2[20]

• 2.1 Briefly discuss six reasons why accidents happen in the workplace (12)
• 2.2 Name three elements that are needed to start a fire                        (3)
• 2.3 Colour coding is used to improve safety in the workplace.

Write down the colour associated with the following elements:

• 2.3.1 Danger zones                  (1)
• 2.3.2 Fire-fighting equipment  (1)
• 2.3.3 Electrical equipment       (1)
• 2.3.4 Pipelines(content)           (1)

Question 3 [10]

3.1 A team consists of people who work together to achieve the same goal.
Explain teamwork, cooperation and integration in the working environment. (6)

What should the dress code be for a person operating a machine in a workshop? (4)