Revision - Basic Safety and Health

What is the main difference between an incident and an accident?

• Incident causes injury, accident does not

• Incident is planned, accident is unplanned

• Incident has no injury, accident results in injury

• Incident is less serious than an accident

The Domino Theory of accident causation was developed to explain:

• Legal requirements of workplace safety

• The sequence of events leading to an accident

• The design of safe equipment

• Types of insurance claims

The Loss Causation Model starts with which of the following?

• Lack of control

• Basic causes

• Unsafe acts

• Incident

Which of the following is a personal factor in the Loss Causation Model?

• Lack of supervision

• Poor housekeeping

• Physical/mental stress

• Faulty equipment

What is the main purpose of an Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Policy?

• To reduce company expenses

• To declare commitment to health and safety

• To promote financial benefits

• To avoid inspections

The Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 applies to all workers except:

• Government officers

• Armed forces and ship crews

• Teachers and students

• Private companies

The main purpose of the Factories and Machinery Act 1967 is to:

• Protect consumer products

• Regulate employment benefits

• Control factories and machinery safety

• Monitor environmental pollution

DOSH operates under which Malaysian Ministry?

• Ministry of Education

• Ministry of Human Resources

• Ministry of Health

• Ministry of Science and Technology

Which of the following is a regulation under OSHA 1994?

• Safety and Health Officer Regulations 1997

• Employment Act 1955

• Building Safety Code 1986

• Electrical Installations Act 2010

The Fire Services Act 1988 focuses on:

• Road traffic management

• Prevention and control of fire risks

• Chemical handling procedures

• Industrial hygiene