OSHA CH 2

In Occupational Safety and Health, what does FMA stand for?

• Factories and Machinery Act

• Federal Maintenance Agency

• Fire Management Association

• Facilities Monitoring Act

What is the primary objective of the Factories and Machinery Act (FMA) in Occupational Safety and Health?

• To ensure the safety, health, and welfare of workers and to regulate machinery and equipment used in workplaces.

• To promote environmental sustainability by reducing industrial emissions

• To train workers in advanced robotics and automation technologies

• To encourage companies to invest in renewable energy solutions

What is the scope of the Factories and Machinery Act (FMA)?

• Monitoring air pollution levels caused by industrial activities.

• Providing financial assistance for factory upgrades and modernization.

• To ensure the safety, health, and welfare of workers and to regulate machinery and equipment used in workplaces

• Overseeing the development of green technology in industries.

What is OSHA, and what does it aim to achieve?

• Oceanic Safety and Hazard Act: Protects marine life and ocean ecosystems.

• Occupational Safety and Health Act: Ensures the safety, health, and welfare of workers by providing guidelines and regulations to prevent workplace accidents and illnesses

• Organized Safety Housing Association: Regulates safe housing standards for urban development.

• Occupational Skills and Housing Assistance: Provides skills training and housing subsidies for workers.

What is the philosophy and guiding principle of OSHA?

• To eliminate all manual labor by replacing workers with automation.

• To encourage companies to invest in high-tech equipment regardless of safety standards.

• To prioritize economic growth over workplace safety.

• To create a safe and healthy workplace environment through prevention, cooperation, and compliance with safety laws

What is the scope of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)?

• Focuses only on factories and manufacturing sectors.

• Applies exclusively to construction and mining industries.

• Covers all industries and workplaces, ensuring the safety, health, and welfare of employees and others affected by work activities

• Deals only with environmental pollution caused by industries.

What is the purpose of the Factories and Machinery Act (FMA)?

• To promote worker efficiency through performance evaluations.

• To regulate factories and machinery to ensure workplace safety and prevent accidents

• To enforce environmental regulations in manufacturing industries.

• To provide financial incentives for factories to upgrade machinery.

What are the key objectives of the Factories and Machinery Act (FMA)?

• To reduce machinery costs for manufacturing industries.

• To promote the global export of machinery and equipment.

• To increase factory production rates through automation.

• To ensure worker safety, regulate machinery, and minimize risks in workplaces.

What is the scope of the Factories and Machinery Act (FMA)

• Regulates factories, machinery, and hazardous operations to ensure workplace safety.

• Focuses only on machinery used in the construction industry.

• Applies solely to office spaces with minimal machinery.

• Covers only environmental concerns related to machinery.

What is OSHA?

• Occupational Skills and Health Agency: A body that provides job training to workers.

• Organized Safety Health Alliance: A non-governmental organization promoting environmental health.

• Office Safety and Health Act: An agency that focuses only on office environments.

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration: A government agency that ensures safe working conditions through regulations and enforcement