WorksheetsRevision - Basic Safety and Health
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
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
Occupational health primarily deals with:
Product design
Employee recruitment
Workers’ physical, mental, and social well-being
Environmental conservation
Toxicology is the study of:
Food and nutrition
Harmful effects of chemicals on living organisms
Medicine dosage
Biological evolution
Which of the following is not a route of chemical entry into the body?
Inhalation
Absorption
Reflection
Ingestion
Biological hazards include:
Dust and fumes
Bacteria, viruses, and fungi
Heat and humidity
Noise and vibration
Ergonomics focuses on:
Fitting people to their jobs
Fitting the job to the person
Speeding up work production
Standardizing manual tools
Housekeeping in the workplace refers to:
Cleaning homes
Managing cleanliness and organization at work
Maintaining accounting records
Storing unused materials only
Poor housekeeping may result in:
Higher productivity
Increased accidents and fire risk
Reduced energy bills
Better employee morale
A machinery hazard occurs when:
Equipment is turned off
Workers are exposed to moving parts
The machinery is idle
The area is fully automated
BOWEC stands for:
Building Operations and Work of Engineering Construction
Basic Occupational Work Evaluation Code
Building and Office Work Efficiency Control
Bureau of Worker Environmental Care
Which of the following machinery requires Certificate of Fitness (CoF)?
Air conditioner
Tower crane
Computer server
Electrical socket
Which organization promotes workplace safety through training and consultation?
DOSH
NIOSH
PERKESO
OSHA
Which of the following PPE is used to protect against falling objects?
Face shield
Ear muff
Safety helmet
Safety goggles
Which of the following is an unsafe act?
Poor lighting
Improper use of PPE
Broken guard
Noisy environment
The aim of first aid is to:
Replace medical treatment
Preserve life and prevent worsening of injury
Train workers for emergency evacuation
Report to insurance company
A first aid box should be:
Hidden from view
Portable and easily accessible
Locked in the manager’s office
Only for emergencies involving fire
Which of the following is not a function of the Fire Service Department?
Extinguishing fires
Protecting life and property
Performing humanitarian services
Managing employee leave
Which of the following is not part of the Fire Triangle?
Fuel
Oxygen
Water
Heat
The Employment Act 1955 covers:
Machinery registration
Overtime, rest days, and maternity protection
Product labeling
Fire safety inspections
SOCSO provides:
Housing allowance
Social security protection and rehabilitation
Scholarships for workers
Tax exemptions
Under the Factories and Machinery Act, which of the following requires a Certificate of Fitness (CoF)?
Conveyor belt
Passenger lift
Forklift
Office computer
A musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is caused by:
Office temperature
Repetitive strain and awkward posture
Loud noise
Excessive lighting
Which of the following is not a symptom of stress?
Headache
Backache
Improved focus
Insomnia
A shift worker is one who:
Works only on weekends
Works outside normal daytime hours
Works part-time in two jobs
Works only from home
Long-term effects of shift work include:
Improved social life
Better sleep pattern
Increased heart disease risk
Reduced fatigue
Which is a personal factor increasing risk from shift work?
Young age
Advanced age and chronic disease
Daily exercise
High income
One of the main causes of fire is:
Water leakage
Electrical short circuit
Poor lighting
Floor cleaning
Electrical hazards can result in:
Eye strain
Shock, burns, or electrocution
Improved lighting
Cold temperatures
Office hazards include:
Noise, poor ergonomics, and stress
Firefighting and welding
Tower cranes
Vehicle collisions
A confined space is defined by:
Being large and well-ventilated
Having limited entry/exit and not meant for continuous occupancy
Being open to public access
Being a training area
Welding hazards include:
UV radiation, fumes, and burns
Paper cuts and stapler injuries
Typing strain
Cold exposure
The Domino Theory suggests that accidents occur randomly without a pattern.
TRUE
FALSE
The first stage in the Loss Causation Model is “Lack of Control.”
TRUE
FALSE
The Factories and Machinery Act 1967 requires machinery to be registered and inspected by DOSH.
TRUE
FALSE
The Fire Services Act 1988 is primarily concerned with road traffic safety.
TRUE
FALSE
Biological hazards include viruses, bacteria, and insects.
TRUE
FALSE
Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to the worker.
TRUE
FALSE
Repetitive strain injuries are also known as cumulative trauma disorders.
TRUE
FALSE
BOWEC refers to Building Operations and Work of Engineering Construction.
TRUE
FALSE
Tower cranes and passenger hoists require a Certificate of Fitness (CoF).
TRUE
FALSE
Fire hazards can result from electrical faults or welding activities.
TRUE
FALSE
An incident always results in injuries or fatalities.
TRUE
FALSE
An accident is an unplanned event that causes injury or property damage.
TRUE
FALSE
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994 applies to all sectors including the armed forces.
TRUE
FALSE
DOSH stands for Department of Occupational Safety and Health.
TRUE
FALSE
Occupational health focuses only on the physical safety of workers.
True
False
Toxicology studies the harmful interactions between chemicals and living systems.
True
False
Inhalation is the least common route for chemical entry into the body.
True
False
Good housekeeping is not related to workplace safety.
True
False
Poor housekeeping can lead to increased accidents and fire hazards.
True
False
Electrical hazards only cause mild discomfort and rarely lead to fatality.
True
False
