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Question 1

Occupational Safety and Health passed through a series of changes in Malaysia before finally OSH Act in 1994. Briefly describe the historical perspective of OSH in Malaysia.

One of the statutory laws in Ghana that talk about Occupational and Safety is Factories, Shops and Shops Act 1970. What is the purpose of Factories, Offices and Shop Act 1970?

Under Chemical Related Regulations of OSHA 1994, Chemicals usage presents high risk at the workplace and hence suppliers of hazardous chemicals have responsibilities. Explain the responsibilities of suppliers of chemicals classified as hazardous substances.

The OSHA 1994 of Malaysia requires the formation of Health and Safety Committee. As a member of Health and Safety, how would you promote health and safety in your organization.

Question 2.

An employer has the ultimate responsibility to ensure that the workplace is safe for employees working on site or on his or her behalf outside the workplace. According to the Factories, Offices and Shops Act 1970, what is the role of the employer on first aid?

Failure to comply with statutory law is an offence and makes the employer liable. Explain the sanctions that would be meted out to employers who violates section 118 of the Labour Act 2003.

An accident happened in Cement factory which has no Occupational Safety and Health Officer. As a newly employed Occupational Health and Safety Officer, state your roles in the new organization.

d)Hazardous Chemicals distributed by suppliers or manufactured by manufacturers must have MSDS to ensure safe use of the chemicals. MSDS stands for what? Provide five information contained in MSDS.

Question 3.

Briefly describe the responsibilities of employees according Labour Act 2003 in Ghana with regard to PPE provision.

Differentiate between Acts and Regulations and give examples for each point raised.

Mention the types of Chemical Related Regulations according the OSHA 1994 of Malaysia

According to the OSHA 1994, briefly describe the two main regulations as stated therein.

Question 4

Differentiate between accidents and incidents and provide examples to support your points.

On containers of hazardous chemicals are product labels, explain the significance of product labels.

Explain the provisions under Factories and Machinery Act 1967 of Malaysia.
What is the law on Part XV subsection 5 of the Ghana Labour Act 2003 on failure of the employer to provide safe and healthy working conditions.

QUESTION 5

Under section 11 of the Factories, Offices and Shops Act 1970 (Act 328), what are the Dangerous Occurrence that must be reported?

What the duties of employees at the workplace according to the Labour Act 2003 of Ghana?

Under the Factories and Machinery Act 1967, provide a list of machines that fall under this Act and purpose of the Act on machinery.

Critically differentiate between Lost-Time Injury and Near-Miss Incident with examples.