1. Module 5 – Activity C: Motivation Factors (Page 8) The statistics on fatal injuries in various sectors given above indicate that the highest rate is in older agricultural workers. Why do you think this is? What motivation factors are there that may influence safety behaviours in this group of workers that arent present in other sectors? The Irish Health & Safety Authority (HSA) has issued guidance (https://www.hsa.ie/eng/Your_Industry/Agriculture_Forestry/Young_Elderly_on_Farms/Farmers_over_65_Years/) specifically related to this issue. Look at the guidance and discuss whether you think that it addresses the psychological motivators you have identified. Submission should be 500-750 words. References should be provided where necessary. 2. Module 5 – Activity D: Group Effectiveness (Page 11) Imagine that you are the leader of a new safety improvement group in a small manufacturing company. The other six group members come from the three different departments in the company, and are operators, supervisors and managers.
