Construction Health and Safety Quiz
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Which industry is the focus of the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) concerns mentioned in the text?

  • Construction (correct)
  • Transportation
  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing
  • Who is primarily at risk of injury in the construction industry according to the text?

  • Employers
  • Visitors to construction sites
  • Workers with less experience
  • Family breadwinners (correct)
  • What is the purpose of the revised legislation introduced by the Department of Labour (DoL)?

  • To increase profits for employers
  • To shift responsibility to workers
  • To reduce the number of incidents in the sector (correct)
  • To impose stricter regulations on construction companies
  • What is a scary aspect mentioned in the text regarding Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)?

    <p>The unpredictability of who will be hurt or killed next</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principles are applied to the South African legislative framework regarding health and safety compliance?

    <p>Self-regulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in the Construction Industry

    • The construction industry is the focus of OH&S concerns
    • Workers in the construction industry are primarily at risk of injury
    • The revised legislation introduced by the Department of Labour (DoL) aims to improve health and safety compliance
    • A scary aspect of OH&S is that construction workers are at high risk of injury and death
    • The South African legislative framework regarding health and safety compliance is guided by the principles of accountability, participatory governance, and social responsibility

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    Test your knowledge of Construction Health and Safety with this quiz. Learn about the importance of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) in the construction industry and how it affects the well-being of workers. Find out how to prevent injuries and promote a safe working environment.

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