1- INTRO OSH LEGISLATIONS

Define duty of care

• To promote an occupational environment adaptable to the person’s needs

• To provide financial guarantee and protection to workers' families

• Duty of care is a moral or legal obligation to ensure the safety, health and well being of others

• To secure the safety, health, and welfare of persons at work

Which of the following is/are duty of care of employer towards employee?

• Ensuring safe working environment

• Provide adequate training and feedback on performance

• Providing communication channels for employees to raise concern.

• Defining job clearly and undertaking risk asessment

What is the OBJECTIVE of the Factory and Machinery Act 1967?

• To provide for control of factories with respect to safety, health, and welfare

• To promote an occupational environment adaptable to the person’s needs

• To investigate all accidents and dangerous occurrences in the workplace

• To provide financial guarantee and protection to workers' families

What is the role of the Department of Safety & Health (DOSH) in Malaysia?

• To disseminate information about OSH

• To conduct research in the field of OSH

• To provide consultation services

• To administer and enforce legislation related to OSH

What is the PURPOSE of OSHA (Act 514) in Malaysia?

• To investigate all accidents and dangerous occurrences in the workplace

• To provide financial guarantee and protection to workers' families

• To ensure the safety, health, and welfare of people at work

• To promote occupational safety and health awareness among workers

What are the 4 basic elements in legal framework related to OSHA 1994?

• Safety and Health General Policy Statements, Major Accident Hazard Regulations, Chemicals Regulations

• Safety & Health Policy, Health Committee, Certified Safety & Health Officer

• Act, Regulation, Industry Code of Practice, Guidelines

• Absolute Duty, Practicable, Reasonably Practicable

What is the role of the Social Security Organization (SOCSO) in Malaysia?

• To provide consultation services

• To conduct research in the field of OSH

• To ensure the safety, health, and welfare of people at work

• To provide social security protection by social insurance

What are the eras of safety and health development in Malaysia?

• Steam boiler safety, Machinery safety, Industrial safety, Industrial safety and hygiene, Occupational safety and health era

• Industrial safety, Industrial safety and hygiene, Occupational safety and health era

• Steam boiler safety, Industrial safety, Industrial safety and hygiene, Occupational safety and health era

• Machinery safety, Industrial safety, Industrial safety and hygiene, Occupational safety and health era

What are the seven regulations under OSHA 1994 enforced by DOSH?

• Safety and Health Committee Regulations, Safety and Health Officer Regulations, Chemicals Regulations

• Safety and Health General Policy Statements, Major Accident Hazard Regulations, Chemicals Regulations

• Safety and Health Committee Regulations, Safety and Health Officer Regulations, Use and Standards of Exposure of Chemicals Regulations

• Safety and Health General Policy Statements, Major Accident Hazard Regulations, Packaging and Labelling of Hazardous Chemicals Regulations

What is the role of the National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) in Malaysia?

• To conduct research in the field of OSH

• To ensure the safety, health, and welfare of people at work

• To provide consultation services

• To administer and enforce legislation related to OSH