7.5 Safety & Health Committee

When must a Safety and Health Committee be established at the workplace under OSHA 1994?

• When there are more than 10 employees

• When there are 40 or more employees or directed by the Director General

• When an accident occurs

• When the employer decides it is necessary

Who must be appointed as the Chairman of the Safety and Health Committee?

• Safety and Health Officer

• Any elected employee

• Employer or authorised manager

• Director General

What is the minimum frequency for workplace inspections by the committee?

• Every month

• Every 6 months

• Once every 3 months

• Once a year

Who is responsible for recording the employer’s decisions during discussion of investigation reports?

• Chairman

• Safety and Health Officer

• Director General

• Committee Secretary

What is the required quorum for SH Committee meetings?

• Half of all members

• Only Chairman and Secretary

• Chairman, Secretary, and at least half of remaining members

• All members must attend

What should the committee do if the employer disagrees with their recommendation?

• Accept employer’s decision

• Refer the matter to Director General with evidence

• Conduct another investigation

• Record disagreement and take no action

How long must the employer keep a copy of the minutes of every committee meeting?

• 1 year

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

What kind of information cannot be supplied to the committee?

• List of workplace hazards

• Employee personal medical information without consent

• Accident investigation reports

• Safety training records

What is the role of the sub-committee under Reg.20?

• Replace the main committee

• Assist the main committee in performing its functions

• Supervise safety training only

• Prepare audit reports

What is the penalty for violating the OSH Committee Regulations 1996?

• RM1,000 fine

• RM3,000 fine and 3 months imprisonment

• RM5,000 fine or 6 months imprisonment or both

• Verbal warning only