OSHA 1994 Quiz

The OSHA 1994 was formulated to overcome the limitations of which previous legislation?

• Employment Act 1955

• Environmental Quality Act 1974

• Factories and Machinery Act 1967

• Industrial Relations Act 1967

Which of the following sectors was covered by the FMA 1967?

• Agriculture, Forestry, Fishery

• Mining, Construction, Quarrying, Manufacturing

• Finance, Insurance, Property

• Utility, Transport, Storage

One major disadvantage of the FMA 1967 was:

• It covered too many industries

• It was self-regulated

• It was too flexible

• It was prescriptive and too dependent on the government

The OSHA 1994 aims to cover:

• Only private industries

• Only hazardous industries

• All economic activities including public services and statutory bodies

• Only multinational companies

Which of the following is NOT included under OSHA 1994 scope?

• Manufacturing

• Public services

• Statutory bodies

• Armed forces

Which principle underlies OSHA 1994?

• Government-dependence

• Zero-accident principle

• Self-regulation

• Productivity-first

The term "practicable" in OSHA 1994 considers all EXCEPT:

• Severity of hazard

• State of knowledge

• Availability of ways

• Personal preferences of employees

Employers must prepare a written policy on safety and health under:

• Section 30

• Section 16

• Section 24

• Section 51

A Safety and Health Committee must be established if:

• 10 or more workers are employed

• 20 or more workers are employed

• 40 or more workers are employed

• 100 or more workers are employed

Employees are required to:

• Take leadership in safety programs

• Take reasonable care and cooperate with employers

• Form their own regulations

• Only follow orders