Workplace Safety Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a direct cost associated with workplace accidents?

• Medical expenses

• Lost productivity

• Workers' compensation payments

• Legal fees

What is the primary role of an ergonomist in the workplace?

• Investigating accidents

• Enforcing safety regulations

• Designing ergonomic workstations and tools

• Providing safety training

What does the acronym OSHA stand for?

• Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration

• Organization for Safety and Health Awareness

• Occupational Safety and Health Act

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration

What is the primary purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (USA)?

• To compensate workers for injuries

• To establish safety standards and ensure safe and healthy working conditions

• To promote environmental protection

• To regulate labor unions

Which of the following is NOT an indirect cost of workplace accidents?

• Increased insurance premiums

• Medical expenses

• Damaged reputation

• Investigation time

What was a major characteristic of worker safety during the Industrial Revolution?

• Strong safety regulations

• Minimal safety regulations and dangerous working conditions

• High levels of worker involvement in safety

• Advanced safety technology

What is the main responsibility of a safety manager?

• Conducting research on new safety technologies

• Providing therapy to injured workers

• Developing and implementing safety programs

• Designing machines to be more ergonomic

Does OSHA 1994 apply to all workplaces in Malaysia?

• Yes, it applies to all workplaces.

• No, there are some exceptions, such as the armed forces.

• It only applies to factories and construction sites.

• It only applies to government workplaces.

Under OSHA 1994, who has the duty to provide and maintain a safe and healthy working environment?

• Employees only

• Employers only

• Both employers and employees

• The government

What is a key responsibility of employees when they encounter an unsafe situation at work?

• To ignore it and continue working.

• To try to fix the problem themselves, even if they are not qualified.

• To report the situation to their supervisor or safety officer.

• To leave the workplace immediately.