Chapter 3 OSH

What does OSH stand for?

• Occupational Safety and Health

• Office Safety and Health

• Operational Safety and Health

• Organizational Safety and Health

What is one benefit of having safety in the workplace?

• Higher costs

• Improved productivity

• Decreased productivity

• Increased injuries

Which act was legislated on 25th February 1994?

• Health and Safety at Work Act

• Environmental Quality Act 1974

• Occupational Safety And Health Act 1994

• Factories And Machinery Act 1967

What is the main goal of OSH?

• To reduce employee morale

• To create more risks

• To improve safety and health

• To increase costs

What is 'Duty of Care'?

• A type of insurance

• A legal obligation to ensure safety

• A safety equipment

• A training program

What can happen if an employer violates safety laws?

• They will get a bonus

• They will be praised

• They may face penalties

• They may receive a reward

What is one responsibility of employees at work?

• Taking care of their own safety

• Avoiding training

• Ignoring safety rules

• Creating hazards

What is a consequence of not following safety procedures?

• Increased respect

• Better morale

• Higher profits

• Increased injuries

What does OSHA 1994 provide?

• A way to ignore safety

• Less training for employees

• More risks at work

• Guidelines for safety and health

What is one of the four basic elements of OSHA 1994?

• The Plan

• The Game

• The Act

• The Rule