Occupational Safety and Health Quiz

What does OSH stand for?

• Occupational Safety and Health

• Operational Safety and Hazard

• Outdoor Security and Health

• Office Safety and Hygiene

What is the main aim of OSH?

• To promote unhealthy work environments

• To reduce employee salaries

• To increase production efficiency

• To protect the safety, health, and welfare of people engaged in work

When did the role of occupational safety and health begin in Malaysia?

• 20 years ago

• 120 years ago

• 50 years ago

• 10 years ago

What is the definition of a hazard?

• A potential accident

• Introduces the potential for an unsafe condition

• An unplanned event

• A safe condition

What is the penalty for disobeying Section 18 of OSHA 1994?

• Maximum fine not exceeding RM50,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both

• Maximum fine not exceeding RM1,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, or both

• Maximum fine not exceeding RM10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year, or both

• Maximum fine not exceeding RM20,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both

What is the main objective of FMA 1967?

• To increase industrial accidents

• To promote pollution and enhance the environment

• To provide for control of factories with respect to matters relating to safety, health, and welfare of persons

• To reduce safety measures

What is the responsibility of DOSH?

• Enforce environmental regulations

• Provide social security protection by social insurance

• Conduct research and make recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness

• Provide a safe and health work environment for all its employees and to protect others who may be affected by its activities

What is the definition of an accident?

• A desired circumstance

• A potential hazard

• A planned event with no consequences

• An unplanned event, which could result in injury to persons, or in damage to plant and equipment or both

What is the penalty for interfering with or misusing things provided for safety, health, and welfare?

• Maximum fine not exceeding RM50,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both

• Maximum fine not exceeding RM1,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 months, or both

• Maximum fine not exceeding RM10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 1 year, or both

• Maximum fine not exceeding RM20,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years, or both

What is the purpose of NIOSH?

• Responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness

• Provide a safe and health work environment for all its employees and to protect others who may be affected by its activities

• Provide social security protection by social insurance

• Enforce environmental regulations