Introduction To Occupational Safety and Health

What is the primary purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994?

• To eliminate all workplace hazards

• To provide financial compensation for workplace injuries

• To regulate factory operations

• To promote and encourage occupational safety and health awareness

Which percentage of the nation's total manpower is covered by OSHA 1994?

• 75%

• 90%

• 50%

• 24%

What does the acronym DOSH stand for?

• Department of Occupational Safety and Health

• Department of Safety and Health

• Department of Occupational Safety and Hygiene

• Department of Safety and Hygiene

What is one of the objectives of OSHA 1994?

• To secure the safety and health of persons at work

• To eliminate all forms of employment

• To reduce the number of safety officers

• To increase the number of workplace accidents

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of employers under OSHA?

• Providing a safe working environment

• Charging employees for safety equipment

• Maintaining a safe condition

• Providing training and supervision

What is the role of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)?

• To provide social security protection

• To conduct research in occupational safety and health

• To manage workplace disputes

• To enforce labor laws

What is the main focus of the Factory and Machinery Act 1967?

• Employee rights

• Safety, health, and welfare of persons

• Workplace productivity

• Control of pollution

What is the purpose of the Safety and Health Committee Regulations?

• To establish safety committees in workplaces

• To promote employee training

• To monitor workplace productivity

• To regulate employee wages

What is the responsibility of employees under OSHA?

• To report to management only

• To enforce safety regulations

• To take reasonable care for their own safety

• To provide safety equipment

What does the term 'Duty of Care' refer to?

• A training requirement for employees

• A legal obligation to ensure safety and health

• A guideline for workplace productivity

• A financial responsibility of employers