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Question 1

State any TWO (2) conditions of commuting accidents that are NOT considered as employment related.

Answer 1

• personal Errands
• Different Route

Question 2

State FIVE (5) types of payment considered as wages by SOCSO.

Answer 2

• Basic Salary
• Overtime Pay
• Commissions
• Incentives and Bonuses
• Allowances

Question 3

Explain the actions that need to be taken if a foreign worker is involved in an accident at a workplace.

Answer 3

• Report the Accident
• Notify Authorities
• Document the Incident
• Follow Up
• Seek Medical Help

Question 4

Which parties will be exempted from SOCSO contribution?

Answer 4

• Government Employees
• Domestic Servants
• Self-Employed Individuals

Question 5

Define ‘Contributory Negligence’ and provide ONE (1) example.

Answer 5

• Contributory negligence is when an injured person is found partially responsible for their own injuries
• example :If someone walks across a busy street where they’re not supposed to and gets hit by a car, that’s contributory negligence because they didn’t take reasonable care for their safety by using the crosswalk.

Question 6

Explain the main purpose of these schemes:
* Workmen’s Compensation
* Employee Provident Fund (EPF)
* Employees Social Security (SOCSO)

Answer 6

• Workmen’s Compensation:
  Helps workers who get hurt at work by giving them money and medical help.
• Employee Provident Fund (EPF):
  Helps workers save money for when they retire.
• Employees Social Security (SOCSO):
  Helps workers and their families if they get sick, hurt, or can’t work anymore.

Question 7

Explain the term of ‘Manual Labour’ and give TWO (2) examples.

Answer 7

Manual labour refers to work that involves physical effort rather than intellectual or skilled tasks. It often requires using hands, muscles, and physical strength to complete tasks.

Examples of Manual Labour: Construction Work Farming

Question 8

List down the types of payment that need to be included to calculate the total
premium for Workmen’s Compensation.

Answer 8

1. Wages
2. Salaries
3. Overtime Pay
4. Bonuses
5. Commissions

Question 9

Explain the actions that need to be taken if a foreign worker is involved in an accident at a workplace.

Answer 9

• Get Help
• Tell the Boss
• Report It
• Call Authorities
• Keep Track
• Check Up

Question 10

Survivor’s Pension Benefit:

Answer 10

Purpose of the Scheme:
- This benefit provides financial support to the family members of an employee who passes away due to a work-related accident or illness. It aims to ensure that the dependents of the deceased worker have a source of income to meet their basic needs and maintain their standard of living.

Coverage:
- The scheme typically covers the spouse, children, and dependent parents of the deceased employee. It may also extend to other dependents as specified by the regulations of the social security program.