OSH BEM 3243 - TOPIC 3

What is the definition of statute law?

• The written law of a country consisting of Acts of Parliament, regulations or orders made within the parameters of the Acts.

• A guideline for the general requirement and enables legislation to be kept up-to-date through content revision.

• The details of an act endorsed by Minister.

• Documents that present opinions on good practice which have no legal force

WHAT IS THE ACT NO. FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 1994?

• ACT 314

• ACT 614

• ACT 514

• ACT 414

What is the purpose of Industry Code of Practice (ICOP)?

• To present opinions on good practice which have no legal force

• To establish general rules which are dependent upon Parliament’s approval and King’s consent.

• To serve as a guideline for the general requirement and enables legislation to be kept up-to-date through content revision.

• To provide details of an act endorsed by Minister.

Which of the following is TRUE under OSHA law?

• Employees may choose what safety equipment they need and whether or not they want to wear it to be in compliance.

• Employees must purchase all protective equipment at their own cost.

• Employees must find safety training that they can take on their personal time.

• Employers must provide safety training to employees at no cost.

Which of the following has no legal force?

• Guidelines

• The Act

• The Regulation

• Industry Code of Practice (ICOP

What is the difference between regulations and guidelines?

• Regulations serve as a guideline for the general requirement, while guidelines provide details of an act endorsed by Minister.

• Regulations present general rules which are dependent upon Parliament’s approval and King’s consent, while guidelines are documents that present opinions on good practice which have no legal force

• Regulations and guidelines are the same thing.

• Regulations are details of an act endorsed by Minister, while guidelines are documents that present opinions on good practice which have no legal force

What is the purpose of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994?

• To increase profits for private companies

• To provide tax breaks for companies

• To promote workplace safety and health policies

• To decrease government regulations on businesses

Who does the OSHA 1994 aim to protect?

• Only Malaysian citizens

• Only persons at a place of work

• Only workers at a place of work

• Both workers and other persons at a place of work

What is the means towards a legislative system based on regulations and industry codes of practice in combination with the provisions of the OSHA 1994?

• Providing a framework for safety, health, and welfare in the workplace

• Encouraging companies to ignore regulations

• Providing tax breaks for companies

• Eliminating regulations altogether

Under section 17 of employer's responsibility act OSHA 1994 part IV stated that?

• Employers and self-employed persons must have a written, up-to-date safety and health policy for the organization.

• The duties of an occupier of a workplace include providing safe access to and from the workplace and ensuring safe use of plant and substances.

• The duties of the employer to ensure the safety, health and welfare of others who may be affected by the company’s activities.

• describes the penalty for disobeying the provisions of sections 15, 16, 17 or 18