OSH Chapter 1

What does OSH stand for?

• Occupational Safety & Hazard

• Occupational Safety & Hygiene

• Occupational Security & Health

• Occupational Safety & Health

Is lost-time injury related to employee who misses work due to injury?

• NO

• YES

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Which of the following is NOT a right of workers regarding their safety?

• The right to participate in health and safety problems

• The right to work from home

• The right to know about workplace hazards

• The right to refuse dangerous work

What is a significant economic cost associated with workplace injuries?

• Reduced training costs

• Higher production rates

• Direct and indirect costs

• Increased employee morale

Which of the following stakeholders is responsible for enforcing the Occupational Safety and Health Act in Malaysia?

• Employees

• Employers

• Government

• Health & Safety Professionals

How can employers ensure compliance with safety regulations?

• By ignoring safety protocols

• By preparing a written safety policy

• By increasing production quotas

• By reducing employee training

What is one of the barriers to effective OSH programs mentioned in the lecture?

• High employee turnover

• Focus on production quotas over safety

• Increased training opportunities

• Strong management-union relationships

What is the primary focus of the three E's in traditional safety views?

• Education, Employment, Engineering

• Economics, Ethics, Enforcement

• Enforcement, Evaluation, Education

• Engineering, Education, Enforcement

Why is OSH managed under the human resource function?

• It is not related to employee safety

• It is solely a management issue

• It is a people issue and relates to HR functions

• It is a legal requirement