Can anyone help me with this business studies question that I had in an engineering test, Thanks :)?

Question

You run an aeroplane engineering company which maintains older and new generation aeroplanes. It involves the use of chemicals which can be inflammable and its fumes can be harmful to workers, moreover the ground runs can cause noise and can be a nuisance to local residents. Explain and analyse the type of legislation which can affect the opperation of the company?

Please can someone explain or help me with this, I just dont have a gibberish???

Thanks everyone;)

Answer 1

legislation which protects the health concerns and issues safety regulations for workers.

legislation against noise pollution

the first one upholds the workers right to a safe working enviroment and the second the peoples right to live in peace and quite and free from nuisance.

the first:

probably will require you to supply safty equipment to prevent the inhalation of fumes perhaps like breathing masks, procedures and drills to the workers in case of emergencies. It will also regulate the manner in which you will use these chemicals so as to provide safety

the second ;

will require you to prevent the level of noise reaching the neighbouring people.`

Answer 2

Hi Louie,

Apart from the legislative answers a look at ISO 14000, which is a Quality management model for the environmental management systems that many organisations now use.

You should also note the Montreal Protocol, to which the UK is a signiatry. This addressed a number of issues including the use of trichloroethylene or trike as we used to call it. It was a degreasing agent that was banned in the UK because the fumes were very dangerous and caused brain damage and even death.

Another substance you could use as an example is called skydrol. It is the hydraulic fluid that is still used in aircraft hydraulic systems.

Also a mention of EASA 21, JAR21 and JAR 145 would really impress your tutor. All this info can be found on Google with ease.

Good luck.

Answer 3

This is your homework, so I am not going to tell you the answers, however, here are some pointers.

You have listed 3 certain hazards that are present in the daily operations of the business; Noise is one, and can you spot the other 2.

Now, there is likely to be laws affecting these hazards that could impact on the business. I wonder if there is an EXECUTIVE body that controls HEALTH & SAFETY issues for the business, that may be findable on Google.

If you are still stuck on this, you should consult your teacher, as this is a fairly simple question.

Answer 4

Legislations to control 1) Air Pollution 2) Noise Pollution 3) Occupational Hazards can have a direct impact on the operation of the company in question. You can elaborate on these points.

Answer 5

I remember a businessman complaining about what a burden it was to have a library of information available to employees about the many chemicals they work with that may be hazardous. Prominent signs had to be displayed on bulletin boards. Also in this business there could be restrictions re sound so that the type of aircraft could be limited by zoning out long runways needed for loud jets to land. You could do a goggle search for a listing of Congressional acts affecting employee health.

Answer 6

Investigate:
Health and Safety.
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
Environmental - spillage.
Noise Regulations.
Pollution Regulations Air quality etc).

Answer 7

the objective of this question is approximately key legislations that your employer needs to conform with mutually as working its company. Civil aviation Act additionally, Environmental Act (for the citizens) , Occupational well being & secure practices Act (for the staff), regulations touching on delict additionally might desire to be yet another one. All you will possibly desire to do is seek for what those regulations tells you & then make as once you're a lawyer suggestion hence.

Answer 8

for the chemical aspect you want to be looking at the COSHH regulations (control of substances hazardous to health).

The noise at work regulations should provide guidance for the other problem.

Both can be found on the HSE website.

Good luck!

Answer 9

I'm not sure but I think that OSHA regulations would apply here. OSHA has rules for chemical exposure to employees. I'm not too sure about noise ordinances, though.

Answer 10

its all on the HSE website.

coventry airport is presently undegoing expanion and development (i live 30 seconds from threshold) all their documents are online.