Occupational Safety and Health (Amendment) Act 2022

What is one of the main purposes of the OSH (Amendment) Act 2022?

• To reduce industrial tax rates

• To update and improve existing OSH provisions

• To replace the Factory and Machinery Act

• To remove the requirement for competent persons

Who is now legally protected under the expanded duty of employers in the 2022 amendment?

• Only permanent staff

• Only the Safety Officer

• Contractors, subcontractors, and visitors

• The Minister of Human Resources

What section requires an employer to appoint a competent Safety and Health Officer?

• Section 18A

• Section 29

• Section 17

• Section 25

Under the new law, how many workplaces can one SHO be assigned to at any one time (without special approval)?

• Unlimited

• Two

• One

• Three

Who may now be held personally liable for safety failures under the amended OSH Act?

• The factory workers

• The site security guard

• The director or CEO

• The union leader

What is the primary responsibility of a Safety and Health Officer (SHO)?

• Supervise all contractors

• Maintain attendance records

• Ensure legal compliance with OSH provisions

• Approve financial reports

What is the purpose of regulating competent persons and training providers?

• To increase market competitiveness

• To reduce training cost

• To take legal action if they fail in their duties

• To increase outsourcing

What does “competent person” mean under OSHA?

• Any HR staff

• A person who has passed secondary school

• A trained and certified professional recognized by DOSH

• An intern under supervision

What is CHRA?

• Chemical Health Risk Assessment

• Chemical Handling Risk Administration

• Controlled Hazard Risk Analysis

• Certified Health Registration Agreement

What must employers now provide regarding hazardous chemicals?

• Salary deduction list

• Monthly motivational posters

• A complete and updated chemical register

• Uniforms only