CHAPTER 2 OSHA

What is the definition of a Safety and Health Management System according to the text?

• An organization ensures compliance with legal regulations

• An organization prioritizes employee satisfaction

• An organization controls risk through the management process

• An organization focuses on profit maximization

What is the purpose of an Occupational Safety and Health Management System?

• To ensure safety, health, and welfare of workers

• To maximize profits for the organization

• To avoid legal regulations

• To promote unhealthy work environments

What is the Malaysian Standard MS1722:2011 based on?

• International Labour Organization's Standard ILO-OSH2001

• British Standards Institution's Standard

• American Safety and Health Administration's Standard

• European Union's Standard

How often should a Safety and Health Committee inspect the workplace according to the text?

• Once every six months

• Once a year

• Once a month

• At least once in every three months

Who should be the Chairman of a Safety and Health Committee?

• A government official

• An external consultant

• Employer or his authorized manager

• Any employee

What is the role of the Secretary in a Safety and Health Committee?

• Safety & Health Officer

• Management Representative

• Workers Representative

• Chairman

What is the minimum number of Management Representatives required in a Safety and Health Committee for less than 100 employees?

• 3 persons

• 4 persons

• 2 persons

• 1 person

What should the Safety and Health Committee do in case of an accident at the workplace?

• Cover up the incident

• Blame the employees

• Ignore the incident

• Investigate the incident and make recommendations to prevent reoccurrence

What is the purpose of a Safety Management Plan according to the text?

• To promote unhealthy work environments

• To provide a framework for tasks or activities to occur

• To avoid legal regulations

• To maximize profits for the organization

What is the difference between Policy and Procedure in the context of Safety and Health Management?

• Policy is a guideline while Procedure is a statement of principles

• Policy is a manual while Procedure is a handbook

• Policy is a procedure while Procedure is a guideline

• Policy is a statement of principles while Procedure describes functional steps