Chapter 4

Question 1

What is the OSH Act 1994 (Act 514)?

Answer 1

The OSH Act 1994 is a Malaysian law designed to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of workers and protect people at the workplace.

Question 2

What are the objectives of the OSH Act 1994?

Answer 2

The objectives include securing the safety and health of workers, promoting a safe work environment, and replacing outdated safety legislation with modern regulations

Question 3

ho is considered an ‘employer’ under the OSH Act?

Answer 3

An employer is any person who employs workers, including the principal employer, manager, or agent responsible for employee wages.

Question 4

Who is considered an ‘employee’ under the OSH Act?

Answer 4

An employee is any individual who works under a contract of service, either written or verbal, including apprentices

Question 5

What are the general duties of an employer under Section 15 of the OSH Act?

Answer 5

Employers must ensure workplace safety, provide safe systems of work, maintain safe equipment, and offer adequate training to employees

Question 6

What are the general duties of employees under Section 24 of the OSH Act?

Answer 6

Employees must take care of their own safety, cooperate with employers, and use provided protective equipment properly

Question 7

What is the penalty for violating the OSH Act?

Answer 7

Violations can result in fines up to RM50,000, imprisonment for up to two years, or both

Question 8

What is the purpose of the Safety and Health Committee under Section 30?

Answer 8

The committee promotes OSH compliance, helps evaluate workplace risks, and advises on corrective actions to improve safety

Question 9

What are the responsibilities of the Safety and Health Committee?

Answer 9

They review safety measures, investigate workplace hazards, provide safety recommendations, and assist in OSH training programs

Question 10

What is Annex 13 of ICAO regulations?

Answer 10

Annex 13 covers Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation, assigning responsibility to states to investigate aviation accidents and improve safety

Question 11

What is Annex 17 of ICAO regulations?

Answer 11

Annex 17 focuses on aviation security, preventing unlawful interference, and coordinating security measures for air travel safety

Question 12

hat is Annex 18 of ICAO regulations?

Answer 12

Annex 18 governs the safe transport of dangerous goods by air, setting safety standards for handling hazardous materials

Question 13

What is Annex 19 of ICAO regulations?

Answer 13

Annex 19 establishes a Safety Management System (SMS) framework for proactive risk management in aviation safety