MNO2607/101/3/2024

Tutorial Letter 101/3/2024

Safety Management Systems

MNO2607

Semesters 1 and 2

Department of Operations Management

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please register on myUnisa, activate your myLife e-mail account and
make sure that you have regular access to the myUnisa module
website, MNO2607-2024-S1/S2, as well as your group website.

Note: This is a blended module and therefore it is available on myUnisa. However, in order to
support you in your learning process, you will also receive some study material in printed
format.

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 CONTENTS

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1 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Getting started .............................................................................................................................. 3
2 OVERVIEW OF MNO2607 ........................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Purpose ........................................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Outcomes ..................................................................................................................................... 4
3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS................................................................................... 4
3.1 Lecturer(s) .................................................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Department ................................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 University ...................................................................................................................................... 5
4 RESOURCES ............................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 Joining myUnisa ........................................................................................................................... 5
4.2 Prescribed book(s) ........................................................................................................................ 5
4.3 Other resources – printed support material ................................................................................... 6
4.4 Library services and resources ..................................................................................................... 6
5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................................ 6
6 HOW TO STUDY ONLINE ............................................................................................................ 7
6.1 What does it mean to study a blended module?............................................................................ 7
6.2 myUnisa tools ............................................................................................................................... 7
7 ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................................................. 7
7.1 Assessment plan .......................................................................................................................... 7
7.2 Year/Final mark ............................................................................................................................ 8
7.3 Submission of assessments .......................................................................................................... 9
8 CONCLUSION............................................................................................................................ 12

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1 INTRODUCTION
Dear Student
Welcome to Safety Management Systems.
We look forward to sharing the information in this module with you. The module content was
compiled to ensure that you learn how to how to interpret, apply and implement safety
management systems in organisations. Also, the module includes aspects associated with
safety management systems by focusing on the basic core principles of safety management.
What does this mean? Before you can implement a safety management system, you need to
have an understanding of safety management systems terminology, integrated management
systems, the basic structure and functioning of an organisation, safety management aspects
and systems, safety performance measurements. Once you familiarise yourself with theses
aspects, you will be introduced to auditing and legal processes in the workplace and well as
how to bring about change in the organisation.
Because this is a blended module, you will need to use myUnisa to study and complete the
learning activities for this module. Visit the website for MNO2607 on myUnisa frequently. The
website for your module is MNO2607-24-S1/S2.
Both the written and online content was developed to help you succeed in this module.
Complete the various activities and participate in the online discussions as often as you can.
We, as lecturers, would really like to hear from you, and your contributions on myUnisa will also
help other students.

1.1 Getting started

Owing to the nature of this module, you can read about the module and access your study
material online. Go to the website at https://my.unisa.ac.za and log in using your student
number and password. Click on "myModules" at the top of the web page and then on "Sites" in
the top right corner. In the new window, click on the grey Star icon next to the modules you want
displayed on your navigation bar. Close the window in the top right corner. Then select the
option "Reload to see your updated favourite sites". Now go to your navigation bar and click on
the module you wish to open. You might also be linked to an e-tutor site. E-tutors are appointed
to assist students with the study material.
You will receive this tutorial letter and a printed copy of the online study material for your
module. While the printed material may appear different from the online study material, it is the
same.
We wish you much success in your studies!

2 OVERVIEW OF MNO2607
2.1 Purpose
Qualifying students will be able to apply a detailed knowledge of safety management systems in
a business environment to analyse, evaluate and propose appropriate and effective intergrated
safety management systems with specific reference to safety risk based programmes,
techniques and design.

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2.2 Outcomes
For this module, you will have to master several outcomes:

Specific outcome Assessment criteria

Develop appropriate safety (1) Identify and illustrate the main attributes of safety
management systems management systems
(2) The design and implementation of safety
1 management systems reflects organisational
needs.
(3) Differentiate between various safety management
systems with reference to the processes of
analysis system data and making decisions.
(4) Apply relevant concepts, tools, techniques, and
measurements in the field of safety management
systems.
2 Facilitate successful implementation (1) Solve complex safety management system
of safety management systems. problems.
(2) Effective lead and manage the processes behind
the implementation of safety management
systems.
(3) Demonstrate the life cycle of a project during the
development and implantation of safety
management systems
(4) Communicate and document safety management
performance.

3 Select and apply appropriate (1) Identify the differences between the various
standards for safety management integrated standards.
systems. (2) Explain and illustrate the role of standards in safety
management systems.
(3) Apply the relevant safety standards in an
organisation.

3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS

3.1 Lecturer(s)

You can contact lecturers for this module by e-mail at naidoop@unisa.ac.za

We suggest that you communicate with us via e-mail, since this will be the quickest way to get
hold of us. You may also find the answer to your question(s) on myUnisa. Remember to check
out the Frequently Asked Questions and the Discussion Forum. You are welcome to send us
an e-mail about your query, even if you posted it on myUnisa, to ensure that you receive an
answer in the event of myUnisa going offline.

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3.2 Department
You can contact the Department of Operations Management by e-mail at naidoop@unisa.ac.za.

3.3 University
To contact the University, follow the instructions on the Contact us page on the Unisa website.
Remember to have your student number available whenever you contact the University.
Whenever you write to a lecturer, include your student number to enable the lecturer to help you
more effectively.

4 RESOURCES
4.1 Joining myUnisa
The myUnisa learning management system is the University's online campus which will help
you communicate with your lecturers, other students and the administrative departments within
Unisa. To claim your myUnisa account, please follow the steps below:
1. Visit the myUnisa website at https://my.unisa.ac.za/portal
2. Click on the "Claim Unisa login" link on the top of the screen under the orange user ID box.
3. A new screen will load, prompting you to enter your student number. Please enter your
student number and click "continue".
4. Enter your surname, your full name, your date of birth and, finally, your South African ID
number (for South African citizens) OR your passport number (for foreign students). Then
click "continue". Remember to enter either an ID number or a passport number, NOT
both.
5. Please read through the guidelines and click all the check boxes to acknowledge that you
have read all the information provided. Once you are done, click the "Acknowledge" button
to redirect you to the final page in the process.
6. The final page will display your myLife e-mail address, and your myLife AND myUnisa
password. This password will also be sent to the cellphone number displayed on the page
for safekeeping.
7. Please note that it can take up to 24 hours for your myLife e-mail account to be created.

Remember, the password provided is your myUnisa AND myLife password.

4.2 Prescribed book(s)

The prescribed textbook for this module is:
Mckinnon, R. C. 2017. Risk Based, Management led, Audit driven, Safety Management
Systems. New York: CRC Press

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4.3 Other resources – printed support material
Because we want you to succeed in this blended module, we also provide you with some of the
study material in printed format. This will allow you to read the study material even if you are not
online.
The printed study material will be sent to you at the beginning of the semester, but you do not
have to wait for it to arrive, before you start studying – you can go online as soon as you have
registered and access all your study material there. The material we will send you is an offline
copy of the formal content for the online part of the module.

4.4 Library services and resources

The Unisa Library offers a range of information services and resources:
• For detailed Library information, go to https://unisa.ac.za/library
• For research support and services (eg personal librarians and literature search services),
go to https://www.unisa.ac.za/sites/corporate/default/Library/Library-services/Research-
support
• The Library has created numerous Library guides: https://libguides.unisa.ac.za

Recommended guides:

• Request and download recommended material:

https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request
• Postgraduate information services:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/request/postgrad
• Finding and using Library resources and tools:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/research-support
• Frequently asked questions about the Library:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/ask
• Services to students living with disabilities:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/disability
• Assistance with technical problems accessing the Unisa Library or resources:
https://libguides.unisa.ac.za/techsupport

You may also send an e-mail to Lib-help@unisa.ac.za (please add your student number in the
subject line).

5 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The Study @ Unisa website is available on myUnisa: www.unisa.ac.za/brochures/studies
This website has all the tips and information you need to succeed at Unisa.

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6 HOW TO STUDY ONLINE

6.1 What does it mean to study a blended module?
Studying a blended module might differ completely from studying some of your other modules at
Unisa.

• All your study material and learning activities for blended- and fully-online modules
are designed to be delivered online on myUnisa. Although we also supply blended
modules with printed material, the module is designed to be delivered online.
• All your assignments must be submitted online. This means that you do all your
activities and submit all your assessments on myUnisa. In other words, you may NOT post
your assignments to Unisa using the South African Post Office.
• All of the communication between you and the University happens online. Lecturers
will communicate to you by e-mail, SMS and using the Announcements, the Discussion
Forums and the Questions and Answers tools. You can also use all of these platforms to
ask questions and contact your lecturers.

6.2 myUnisa tools

The main tool that we will use is the Lessons tool. This tool will provide the content of and the
assessments for your module. At times you will be directed to join discussions with fellow
students and complete activities and assessments before you can continue with the module.
It is very important that you log in to myUnisa regularly. We recommend that you log in at least
once a week to do the following:

• Check for new announcements. You can also set your myLife e-mail account so that you
receive the announcement e-mails on your cellphone.
• Do the Discussion Forum activities. When you do the activities for each learning unit, we
want you to share your answers with the other students in your group. You can read the
instructions and even prepare your answers offline, but you will need to go online to post
your messages.
• Do other online activities. For some of the learning unit activities you might need to post
something on the Blog tool, take a quiz or complete a survey under the Self-Assessment
tool. Do not skip these activities because they will help you complete the assignments and
the activities for the module.
We hope that by giving you extra ways to study the material and practise all of the activities, you
will succeed in the blended module. To get the most out of the blended module you MUST go
online regularly to complete the activities and assessments on time.

7 ASSESSMENT
7.1 Assessment plan
This module consists of a number of continues assessment activities, all of which contribute
towards your final mark for this module. The following is a breakdown of the online assessment
activities as they become due during the semester:

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 SEMESTER ASSSESSMENT ASSESSMENT TYPE
Assessment 01 Written

Assessment 02 Written

Assessment 03 Written
2024
Semester 1

SEMESTER ASSSESSMENT ASSESSMENT TYPE

Assessment 01 Written

2024
Semester 2

Assessment 02 Written

Assessment 03 Written

7.2 Year/Final mark

Assignment 01 counts 40% of your year mark, Assignment 02 counts 30% and Assignment 03
counts 30% of your year mark. The year mark contributes 40% towards your final mark, and
the examination mark contributes 60%. Please note that your year mark has to be a
minimum of 40% in order for you to gain admission to the examination. However, you need to
achieve a final mark of 50% in order to pass this subject/module.

If you obtain an examination mark of less than 40%, your year mark will not be considered for
your final mark. This means that you will NOT qualify for the supplementary examination if you
obtain less than 40% in the examination.
Calculation of your year mark
Example
:

Assignment 01 = 70% Assignment 02 = 50% Assignment 03 = 50%

Year mark = (70 x 40%) + (50 x 30%) + (50 x 30%)

= 28 + 15 + 15
= 58%

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Calculation of your final mark

Example:
Year mark = 58% Examination mark = 60%
Final mark = (58 x 20%) + (60 x 80%)
= 11.6 + 48
= 59.6
= 60%
You will automatically receive the correct answers for Assignment 01, Assignment 02 and
Assignment 03. Feedback on assignment answers will be sent to all students registered for this
module in a follow-up tutorial letter numbered 201. As soon as you receive the feedback,
please check your answers. The assignments and feedback constitute an important part of
your learning and should help you to be better prepared for the examination.
Please note that feedback will only be sent after the due date of the assignment and the
lecturer will not supply any answers to the assignment question before that date.
7.3 Submission of assessments
All assessments must be completed and submitted electronically via myUnisa. For detailed
information and requirements as far as assessments are concerned, see the brochure
MyStudies@unisa, which you received with your study material. For all three compulsory
assessments in the semester, the same submission information applies.
How to submit an assessment via myUnisa:

• Go to myUnisa.
• Log in with your student number and password.
• Select the module – MNO2607.
• Click on the specific Lesson in the menu on the left.
• Click on the online assessment you wish to submit.
• Follow the instructions on the screen.

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7.4 Assignments
7.4.1 Compulsory assignments – Semester 1

SEMESTER 1 – ASSIGNMENT 01

INSTRUCTIONS:

TRY TO SUBMIT THIS ASSIGNMENT AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE DUE DATE

1. Discuss the four approaches to a safety management system. (10)

2. Munkuli Inc. is a corporation that is committed to the safety of its people, processes and
products. Develop a safety policy for Munkuli Inc. (10)
3. The CEO of ABC electric wants to develop an organisational strategy. Assist the CEO by
explaining the guiding principles of organisational structures. (10)

Total [30]

SEMESTER 1 – ASSIGNMENT 02

INSTRUCTIONS:

TRY TO SUBMIT THIS ASSIGNMENT AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE DUE DATE

1. Indicate why it is important to measure safety performance. (10)

2. Illustrate and describe the PDCA cycle and risk management elements to monitoring and
measuring a safety management system. (10)
3. Interpret the aim of safety audit and categories principles of safety audit compliance. (10)

Total [30]

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SEMESTER 1 – ASSIGNMENT 03

INSTRUCTIONS:

TRY TO SUBMIT THIS ASSIGNMENT AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE DUE DATE

1. Explain aspects of change management in an organisation. (10)

2. Explain principles that guides the change management to introduce a new safety
management system. (10)
3. What are the benefits of changing to an ISO 45001 safety management system? (10)

Total [30]

7.4.2 Compulsory assignments – Semester 2

SEMESTER 2 – ASSIGNMENT 01

INSTRUCTIONS:

TRY TO SUBMIT THIS ASSIGNMENT AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE DUE DATE

1. Discuss the guiding principles that could assist in CEO’s, directors and managers who
have a different organisational strategy in mind. (10)
2. Explain the purpose of developing an OHS policy. (10)
3. Review and explain eight building blocks that forms part of design with the DNA guiding
principle. (10)
Total [30]

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INSTRUCTIONS:

TRY TO SUBMIT THIS ASSIGNMENT AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE DUE DATE

1. Explain the process of gathering information for safety performance measurement. (10)
2. Illustrate and describe the PDCA cycle and risk management elements to monitoring and
measuring a safety management system. (10)
3. Interpret the aim of safety audit and categories principles of safety audit compliance. (10)
Total [30]

SEMESTER 2 – ASSIGNMENT 03

INSTRUCTIONS:

TRY TO SUBMIT THIS ASSIGNMENT AT LEAST ONE WEEK BEFORE THE DUE DATE

1. What would you classify as change agent methods used by safety managers? (10)
2. How would you outline an organisational change process framework and its elements?
(10)
3. What are the benefits of changing to an ISO 45001 safety management system? (10)
Total [30]

8 CONCLUSION
Do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail if you are experiencing problems with the content of this
tutorial letter or with any academic aspect of the module.
We wish you a fascinating and satisfying journey through the learning material and trust that
you will complete the module successfully.
Enjoy the journey!
Dr Preshodan Naidoo
Lecturer for MNO2607
DEPARTMENT OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

UNISA 2023

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