SHO (Safety and Health Officer) Regulations

What is the main objective of the SHO Regulations 1997?

• To allow any employer to hire safety officers freely

• To regulate salaries of safety officers

• To improve occupational safety and health in high-risk industries

• To remove employer obligations for safety

Which class of workplaces is required to employ a Safety and Health Officer (SHO)?

• Any small workshop with fewer than 5 workers

• Workplaces in low-risk service industries only

• High-risk industries as specified under the SHO Order 1997

• Government offices only

What is the minimum experience required for SHO registration under Reg. 6(1)?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

Which of the following is NOT a disqualifier under Reg. 6(2)?

• Conviction of OSHA offence

• Being declared bankrupt

• Failure to attend a CEP in one year

• Sentenced to over 1 year imprisonment or fine above RM2000

How long is the SHO registration valid?

• 1 year

• 3 years

• 5 years

• Lifetime

What role does an SHO play in a Safety and Health Committee?

• Chairman

• Treasurer

• Secretary

• Shareholder

How often must the SHO submit a report to the employer?

• Weekly

• Bi-annually

• Monthly, by the 10th

• Annually

What must the employer do after receiving a report from the SHO?

• Disregard the report

• Forward it to the police

• Discuss within 2 weeks and countersign it

• Hire a new SHO immediately

How long must the employer keep SHO reports?

• 2 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 10 years

Which of the following is a valid reason to refuse SHO registration?

• Applicant is over 50 years old

• Applicant has not passed a basic OSH course

• Applicant drives to work

• Applicant has 5 years of HR experience