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Revision - Basic Safety and Health

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Incident causes injury, accident does not

b)

Incident is planned, accident is unplanned

c)

Incident has no injury, accident results in injury

d)

Incident is less serious than an accident

2.

The Domino Theory of accident causation was developed to explain:

a)

Legal requirements of workplace safety

b)

The sequence of events leading to an accident

c)

The design of safe equipment

d)

Types of insurance claims

3.

The Loss Causation Model starts with which of the following?

a)

Lack of control

b)

Basic causes

c)

Unsafe acts

d)

Incident

4.

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

a)

Lack of supervision

b)

Poor housekeeping

c)

Physical/mental stress

d)

Faulty equipment

5.

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

a)

To reduce company expenses

b)

To declare commitment to health and safety

c)

To promote financial benefits

d)

To avoid inspections

6.

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

a)

Government officers

b)

Armed forces and ship crews

c)

Teachers and students

d)

Private companies

7.

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

a)

Protect consumer products

b)

Regulate employment benefits

c)

Control factories and machinery safety

d)

Monitor environmental pollution

8.

DOSH operates under which Malaysian Ministry?

a)

Ministry of Education

b)

Ministry of Human Resources

c)

Ministry of Health

d)

Ministry of Science and Technology

9.

Which of the following is a regulation under OSHA 1994?

a)

Safety and Health Officer Regulations 1997

b)

Employment Act 1955

c)

Building Safety Code 1986

d)

Electrical Installations Act 2010

10.

The Fire Services Act 1988 focuses on:

a)

Road traffic management

b)

Prevention and control of fire risks

c)

Chemical handling procedures

d)

Industrial hygiene

11.

Occupational health primarily deals with:

a)

Product design

b)

Employee recruitment

c)

Workers’ physical, mental, and social well-being

d)

Environmental conservation

12.

Toxicology is the study of:

a)

Food and nutrition

b)

Harmful effects of chemicals on living organisms

c)

Medicine dosage

d)

Biological evolution

13.

Which of the following is not a route of chemical entry into the body?

a)

Inhalation

b)

Absorption

c)

Reflection

d)

Ingestion

14.

Biological hazards include:

a)

Dust and fumes

b)

Bacteria, viruses, and fungi

c)

Heat and humidity

d)

Noise and vibration

15.

Ergonomics focuses on:

a)

Fitting people to their jobs

b)

Fitting the job to the person

c)

Speeding up work production

d)

Standardizing manual tools

16.

Housekeeping in the workplace refers to:

a)

Cleaning homes

b)

Managing cleanliness and organization at work

c)

Maintaining accounting records

d)

Storing unused materials only

17.

Poor housekeeping may result in:

a)

Higher productivity

b)

Increased accidents and fire risk

c)

Reduced energy bills

d)

Better employee morale

18.

A machinery hazard occurs when:

a)

Equipment is turned off

b)

Workers are exposed to moving parts

c)

The machinery is idle

d)

The area is fully automated

19.

BOWEC stands for:

a)

Building Operations and Work of Engineering Construction

b)

Basic Occupational Work Evaluation Code

c)

Building and Office Work Efficiency Control

d)

Bureau of Worker Environmental Care

20.

Which of the following machinery requires Certificate of Fitness (CoF)?

a)

Air conditioner

b)

Tower crane

c)

Computer server

d)

Electrical socket

21.

Which organization promotes workplace safety through training and consultation?

a)

DOSH

b)

NIOSH

c)

PERKESO

d)

OSHA

22.

Which of the following PPE is used to protect against falling objects?

a)

Face shield

b)

Ear muff

c)

Safety helmet

d)

Safety goggles

23.

Which of the following is an unsafe act?

a)

Poor lighting

b)

Improper use of PPE

c)

Broken guard

d)

Noisy environment

24.

The aim of first aid is to:

a)

Replace medical treatment

b)

Preserve life and prevent worsening of injury

c)

Train workers for emergency evacuation

d)

Report to insurance company

25.

A first aid box should be:

a)

Hidden from view

b)

Portable and easily accessible

c)

Locked in the manager’s office

d)

Only for emergencies involving fire

26.

Which of the following is not a function of the Fire Service Department?

a)

Extinguishing fires

b)

Protecting life and property

c)

Performing humanitarian services

d)

Managing employee leave

27.

Which of the following is not part of the Fire Triangle?

a)

Fuel

b)

Oxygen

c)

Water

d)

Heat

28.

The Employment Act 1955 covers:

a)

Machinery registration

b)

Overtime, rest days, and maternity protection

c)

Product labeling

d)

Fire safety inspections

29.

SOCSO provides:

a)

Housing allowance

b)

Social security protection and rehabilitation

c)

Scholarships for workers

d)

Tax exemptions

30.

Under the Factories and Machinery Act, which of the following requires a Certificate of Fitness (CoF)?

a)

Conveyor belt

b)

Passenger lift

c)

Forklift

d)

Office computer

31.

A musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) is caused by:

a)

Office temperature

b)

Repetitive strain and awkward posture

c)

Loud noise

d)

Excessive lighting

32.

Which of the following is not a symptom of stress?

a)

Headache

b)

Backache

c)

Improved focus

d)

Insomnia

33.

A shift worker is one who:

a)

Works only on weekends

b)

Works outside normal daytime hours

c)

Works part-time in two jobs

d)

Works only from home

34.

Long-term effects of shift work include:

a)

Improved social life

b)

Better sleep pattern

c)

Increased heart disease risk

d)

Reduced fatigue

35.

Which is a personal factor increasing risk from shift work?

a)

Young age

b)

Advanced age and chronic disease

c)

Daily exercise

d)

High income

36.

One of the main causes of fire is:

a)

Water leakage

b)

Electrical short circuit

c)

Poor lighting

d)

Floor cleaning

37.

Electrical hazards can result in:

a)

Eye strain

b)

Shock, burns, or electrocution

c)

Improved lighting

d)

Cold temperatures

38.

Office hazards include:

a)

Noise, poor ergonomics, and stress

b)

Firefighting and welding

c)

Tower cranes

d)

Vehicle collisions

39.

A confined space is defined by:

a)

Being large and well-ventilated

b)

Having limited entry/exit and not meant for continuous occupancy

c)

Being open to public access

d)

Being a training area

40.

Welding hazards include:

a)

UV radiation, fumes, and burns

b)

Paper cuts and stapler injuries

c)

Typing strain

d)

Cold exposure

41.

The Domino Theory suggests that accidents occur randomly without a pattern.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

42.

The first stage in the Loss Causation Model is “Lack of Control.”

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

43.

The Factories and Machinery Act 1967 requires machinery to be registered and inspected by DOSH.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

44.

The Fire Services Act 1988 is primarily concerned with road traffic safety.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

45.

Biological hazards include viruses, bacteria, and insects.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

46.

Ergonomics is the science of fitting the job to the worker.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

47.

Repetitive strain injuries are also known as cumulative trauma disorders.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

48.

BOWEC refers to Building Operations and Work of Engineering Construction.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

49.

Tower cranes and passenger hoists require a Certificate of Fitness (CoF).

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

50.

Fire hazards can result from electrical faults or welding activities.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

51.

An incident always results in injuries or fatalities.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

52.

An accident is an unplanned event that causes injury or property damage.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

53.

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994 applies to all sectors including the armed forces.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

54.

DOSH stands for Department of Occupational Safety and Health.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

55.

Occupational health focuses only on the physical safety of workers.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Toxicology studies the harmful interactions between chemicals and living systems.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

Inhalation is the least common route for chemical entry into the body.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Good housekeeping is not related to workplace safety.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Poor housekeeping can lead to increased accidents and fire hazards.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Electrical hazards only cause mild discomfort and rarely lead to fatality.

a)

True

b)

False