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WorksheetsIntroduction to OSHA
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which is not listed in Schedule 1 of Act 514?
Communication utilities
Manufacturing
Wholesale
Public Services
Which is not True for interpretation of "employee" as in Act 514?
person who is employed for wages under a contract of service on or in connection with the work of an industry
directly employed by the principal employer on any work of, or incidental or preliminary to or connected with the work
services are temporarily lent or let on hire to the principal employer by the person with whom the person whose services are so lent
employees employed by or through him, means a person who has undertaken the execution at the place of work
Which is the False interpretation of "officer" as in Act 514?
Director General of Occupational Safety and Health
Directors of Occupational Safety and Health
Assistant Directors of Occupational Safety and Health
Safety and Health Officer of Occupational Safety and Health
All of the statement is True about the objects of Act 514, excepts
to secure the safety, health and welfare of persons at work against risks to safety or health arising out of the activities of persons at work
to protect persons at a place of work other than persons at work against risks to safety or health arising out of the activities of persons at work
A person or an independent inspecting body appointed under subsection (1) shall be paid such allowance, fee or reimbursement as the Minister may determine
to provide the means whereby the associated occupational safety and health legislations may be progressively replaced by a system of regulations and approved industry codes of practice
Which is False statement of Sec 15 of Act 514?
provision and maintenance of plant and systems of work that are, so far as is practicable, safe and without risks to health
the maintenance or repair of a place of work or any means of access thereto or egress therefrom
provision of such information, instruction training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is practicable, the safety and health at work of his employees
be the duty of every employer and every self-employed person to ensure, so far as is practicable, the safety, health and welfare at work of all his employees
Ali and friends was doing a window shopping at a renowned shopping complex. While walking, suddenly Ali trip and fall onto the floor due to broken tile. Which section is concerns with Ali?
Sec 15 of Act 514
Sec 16 of Act 514
Sec 17 of Act 514
Sec 18 of Act 514
Which is correct for penalty for an offence under section 17?
fine < RM20k, < 2 years in prison or both
fine < RM50k, < 2 years in prison or both
fine < RM1k, < 2 years in prison or both
fine < RM10k, < 2 years in prison or both
Which is False statement of General Duties of Employees as in Act 514?
to take reasonable care for the safety and health of himself and of other persons who may be affected by his acts or omissions at work
would have had control but for any agreement between the employer or self- employed person and the independent contractor to the contrary.
to wear or use at all times any protective equipment or clothing provided by the employer for the purpose of preventing risks to his safety and health
to comply with any instruction or measure on occupational safety and health instituted by his employer or any other person by or under this Act
Which is the correct penalty for breaking Sec 30 of Act 514?
fine < RM5k, imprisonment not exceed 6 month, or both
fine < RM5k, imprisonment not exceed 3 month, or both
fine < RM10k, imprisonment not exceed 3 month, or both
fine < RM20k, imprisonment not exceed 3 month, or both
Which is False for the powers of entry, inspection, examination, etc.. of an officer?
make examination and investigation of any plant, substance, article or other thing whatsoever
direct that the place of work or any part thereof, or anything therein, shall be left undisturbed
take samples of any article or substance found in the place of work which he has power to enter
certificate of authorization enter, inspect and examine any place of residential purposes
What does OSH stand for?
Offensive Safety and Health
Occupational Safety and Health
Organization of Service and Health
Overactive safety and Health
Scopes of OSHA covers the following except
Construction
Transportation
Public services
Armed Forces
Whose responsibility is it to maintain safe work environment?
Employer
Employee
Both parties
Occupational health concerned about...
Concerned with situation that cause illness and disease and deals with adverse reaction to exposure over prolonged periods to hazards that are usually less severe, but still dangerous.
Concerned with situation that cause health hazard in the working environment with the objective of protecting worker health and well-being and safeguarding the community at large.'
Concerned with situation that can cause injuries and deals with hazard that lead to severe and sudden outcomes.
There are several national bodies with occupational safety and health implementation responsibilities in Malaysia except:
DOSH
NIOSH
SOCSO
FMA
Application of safety according to OSHA is important in the workplace for the following reasons except
Teach the workers to pay attention to their
surroundings
Protects employees and the employer from death or injury
Restricting employee movement in workplace
Protects companies from law suits, citations and
fines
EMPLOYERS RESPONSIBILITIES PART IV, SECTION 17 of OSHA covers
General duties of employers and self-employed
persons to persons other than their employees
General Duties of Employers and Self-employed
persons to their employees
Duty to formulate Safety and Health Policy
Duties of an occupier of a place of work
to persons other than his employees
According to OSHA LIST EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITIES
"Duty not to interfere with or misuse things
provided pursuant to certain provisions"
fells under
SECTION 24
SECTION 25
SECTION 26
SECTION 27
Section 24 -27 requires employees to follow as below except
Follow instructions and training related
to health and safety provided by the
employer.
Report any situation at the workplace
which they believe is hazardous
Use equipment provided for health
and safety purposes.
Protect the company during audit to ensure workplace good name
ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY
ACT 1974 LEGISLATION AND ENFORCEMENT
an Act relating to the prevention, abatement, control of pollution and enhancement of the environment
an Act to provide for the control of factories with respect to matters relating to the safety, health and welfare of person therein, the registration and inspection of machinery and for matters connected therewith.
an Act to make further provisions for securing the safety, health and welfare of persons at work, for protecting others against risks to safety or health in connection with the activities of persons at work
To provide social security protection to employees and
their dependents through social security schemes and
to increase awareness of occupational safety and
Health for the well-being of employees and their families
DOSH
SOCSO
NIOSH
KWSP
Section 30 OSH 1994 - Every employer shall establish a safety and health committee at the place of work in accordance with this section as below except
Where 100 persons or less are employed, there should be at least 2 (two) representatives each from employer and employees
The Director General directs the establishment
of such a committee at the place of work.
Where more than 100 persons are employed, there should be at least 2 representatives each from employer and employee
A safety and health committee must consist
safety and health officer
CEO
Management’s representatives
The penalty for not following Employers’ Responsibility (Part IV, Section 15-19) is
Jail term not exceeding 2 years
Jail term not exceeding 5 years
fine not exceeding RM 20000.00
fine not exceeding RM 500.00
OSHA offers the following guidelines for effective management of worker safety and health protection
Worksite Analysis
Hazard Prevention and Control
Safety and Health Training
All the above
Wear PPE provided by employer fells under
Duty not to interfere with or misuse things
provided pursuant to certain provisions
Discrimination against employee
General Duties of Employees at Work
General duties of employers and self-employed
persons to persons other than their employees
An employer cannot charge the employee for PPE provided in workplace due to
SECTION 26
SECTION 19
SECTION 24
SECTION 17
General duties of employers and self-employed persons to persons other than their employees covers except
vendors
students visiting the workplace
officers coming for audit
unauthorized personnel
FACTORY & MACHINERY ACT 1967
an Act relating to the prevention, abatement, control of pollution and enhancement of the environment
an Act to provide for the control of factories with respect to matters relating to the safety, health and welfare of person therein, the registration and inspection of machinery and for matters connected therewith.
British Standard for occupational health and safety management systems
The following statement about MS 1722:2011 – Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems is true except
is a British Standard that provides requirements on Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems (OSHMS)
enable an organization to manage its OHS risks and improve its OHS performance
the standard are intended to address OHS for employees, temporary employees, contractors and other personnel on site
