Health Regulation under FMA 1967

What strategy does the FMA regulation employ to ensure a safe working environment?

• Focuses on the manufacturer of boilers and UPV, ensuring their compliance with safety standards

• Prevent overcrowding, ensure safe means of access and maintain suitable temperature and lighting in the workplace

• Emphasizes the training of individuals, registration of relevant personnel, and the appointment of competent persons

What is the initial step in protecting workers from potential hazards such as lead, mineral dust and asbestos?

• Determining exposure limits

• Identifying and assessing the level of exposure

• Reducing exposure through engineering control

• Creating awareness through training and information

What is the permissible exposure limits of lead for an average 8 hours of work?

• 150 μg/m³

• 75 μg/m³

• 50 μg/m³

• 10 μg/m³

What is the maximum permissible concentration of asbestos dust in the air over an 8-hour period?

• 1 fiber per milliliter of air

• 5 fiber per milliliter of air

• 10 fiber per milliliter of air

• No limit

What is the permissible exposure limit for mineral dust containing free silica less than 1% in weight?

• 1 mg/m³ of respirable dust

• 5 mg/m³ of respirable dust

• 10 mg/m³ of total dust

• 15 mg/m³ of total dust

How often should the exhaust equipment be thoroughly examined and tested by competent person?

• once a week

• once a month

• every three months

• every six months

What is the purpose of water spray in a mineral processing area?

• To create a pleasant working environment

• To remove airborne mineral dust

• To control temperature

• To prevent equipment corrosion

Every 2 years workers should undergo a prescribed medical examination if exposed to crystalline silica at or above the action level. What does the prescribe medical examination include?

• Blood test only

• Chest x-ray and pulmonary function test

• Clinical examination of the chest and abdominal area

• Vision test and hearing test

When should a second follow-up blood sampling test be provided to an employees whose blood lead level exceeds the numerical criterion for medical removal?

• within 24 hours

• within 1 week

• within 2 weeks

• within 1 month

What is the penalty for contravening any provision of Asbestos Process Regulations 1986?

• Fine not exceeding RM500

• Fine not exceeding RM1,000

• Fine not exceeding RM2,000

• Fine not exceeding RM5,000