Occupational Safety and Health Regulations

An employer should notify the nearest DOSH office immediately, and submit a written report in the prescribed form within 7 days if the accident results in death, serious injury, or prevents the victim from working for more than 4 days.

A Medical Officer must report any patient believed to be suffering from diseases listed in the Third Schedule of the FMA 1967 to the relevant authorities.

The first level requires immediate reporting of serious accidents through quick means, while the second level involves recording less serious accidents in a log and submitting a summary annually.

<p>The employer must report the death to the Director General of DOSH in writing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Regularly identifying and reporting hazards helps prevent accidents and ensures a safe working environment for all employees.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Act grants powers for forceful entry to conduct inspections and seize substances without a search warrant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employees have the duty not to interfere with or misuse safety equipment and provisions provided by their employers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Council is responsible for the establishment, regulation, and oversight of safety and health practices in the workplace.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Act protects employees from discrimination and allows for penalties against employers who violate these protections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical surveillance provisions include monitoring employees for exposure to hazardous substances that could affect their health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Act specifies penalties for non-compliance with inspection requirements, including fines and potential operational restrictions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Act holds a trade union liable for offenses committed in violation of safety regulations, subjecting it to fines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An improvement notice is a directive issued to correct health and safety deficiencies identified during inspections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Commitments to prevent work-related incidents, comply with national OSH legislations, protect employees' safety and health, and improve OSH management performance are key.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employee participation is vital as it fosters shared responsibility, encourages input on safety issues, and enhances commitment to the policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The policy statement must be stated in clear, unambiguous, and unequivocal terms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The OSH policy should be kept up-to-date and communicated effectively to all employees and relevant parties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unacceptable performance of safety and health duties will not be tolerated, and appropriate actions should be taken.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A mechanic died after being crushed by a roller compactor machine that fell near the slope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There are no procedures related to the repair of damaged machinery during use at the construction site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A sub-contractor worker died after falling from the 5th floor while doing piping installation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employers failed to ensure the safe closure of open holes, resulting in a fatal accident.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two sub-contractor workers died after being electrocuted while undergoing cable installation work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The accident occurred in Johor, near the slope where the machinery was placed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There is no monitoring of the repair work activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Energy Commission and Putrajaya DOSH Forensic Engineering Division are investigating the incidents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To safeguard workers and protect the public affected by construction activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pedestrian detours must be clearly defined and protected from road traffic dangers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Potential hazards such as curves and swamps should be taken into account.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is important to remove danger to the public by ensuring safe vehicle passage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excavations should be fenced, covered if retaining water, and have warning signs and lights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Considerations include safety, health effects, traffic movement delays, and construction time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Environmental factors like wet conditions, poor visibility, and darkness must be accounted for.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are used to stop the public from passing under suspended loads and ensure safety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To establish a standard system on occupational safety and health assessment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Workplace inspection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To take necessary corrective and preventive measures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Document check.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To effectively evaluate the safety performance involving multiple workers at different levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Construction planning stage and construction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The level of occupational safety and health performance in the Malaysian construction industry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>OSH training promotes awareness and knowledge of safety practices among personnel.</p> Signup and view all the answers