Employer's Responsibility for Health and Safety

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Who is responsible for the health and safety of the work environment?

  • Project Manager
  • State
  • Worker
  • Employer (correct)

What is the main purpose of developing a safety policy?

  • To reduce the wages of the workers
  • To provide a safe work environment for the workers (correct)
  • To punish the workers for negligence
  • To increase the production speed

What is the occupational health and safety law numbered?

  • 4857
  • 3308
  • 6331 (correct)
  • 1475

Why is the employer responsible for the health and safety of the work environment?

<p>Because the employer benefits from the production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of legislation in occupational health and safety?

<p>To provide a safe work environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should the worker be protected by the health and safety policies?

<p>Because the worker is weak in economic and social perspectives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of implementing the OHSAS 18001 Standard in an organization?

<p>To integrate occupational health and safety management with other management requirements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a hazard?

<p>The inherent property or ability of something to cause harm (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of approach does the OHSAS 18001 Standard promote?

<p>Proactive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating risk?

<p>Probability x Impact (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a basic hazard in the construction industry?

<p>Working with moving equipment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of safety management?

<p>To save lives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for implementing a safety training program for all new employees?

<p>The employer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in securing safety on a site?

<p>Perform a thorough walkthrough of the site (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an employer's safety policy?

<p>To ensure everyone understands their role in maintaining a safe work environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an important step in risk evaluation?

<p>Identifying and assessing workplace hazards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an employer's responsibility in terms of health and safety?

<p>To consider the employer as responsible for the health and safety of all employees (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of an employer's safety policy?

<p>Ensuring health and safety management is accepted by everyone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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