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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of approach does the OHSAS 18001 Standard promote?

    <p>Proactive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating risk?

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

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

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

    What is the ultimate goal of safety management?

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

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

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

    What is an important step in risk evaluation?

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

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