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THE OHS ACT

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: THE OHS ACT

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This is a list of 20 questions designed to "Test your Knowledge" of the OHS ACT.

Please select the correct answers to all 20 questions and then click on CONTINUE.

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THE OHS ACT

Branch: Admin                                        
Question 1
In what year was the OHS Act promulgated?

Answers:
1984
1993
2001
1994

Question 2
How many sections is the Act made up of?

Answers:

30
40
50
60

Question 3
The OHS Act defines a 'danger' as:

Answers:

Anything which may cause injury or damage to persons or property
A situation in the workplace where employees can contract a disease
Road accidents occurring when an employee is driving a company vehicle

Question 4
The Act requires the employer to ensure on an ongoing basis, as far as reasonably possible, a work environment
that is safe and without risk to the health of the workers. This means:
Answers:

The employer's foremost responsibility is to provide protective clothing and equipment
The employer must ensure that the workplace is free of hazardous substances, articles, equipment,
processes, etc.
The employer informs employees that they are responsible for their own health and safety at work

Question 5
The Act is targeted at:

Answers:

Government
Employers
Employees
External contractors or customers entering the premises

Question 6
In the OHS Act definitions, a 'risk' is defined as:
Answers:

A major hazard
A threat to employees' life
The probability that injury or damage will occur
A hazardous work process

Question 7
Although the act clearly states that the implementation of health and safety is the responsibility of the employer, it
is also based on the principle that dangers in the workplace must be addressed by:
Answers:

Communication and cooperation between employer and employees
A Department of Labour inspector in collaboration with the employees
The Union and the employer

Question 8
Besides ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for employees, the Act also provides for the protection of?
Answers:

Passersby and commuters
Suppliers and contractors
Customers
B and C

Question 9
A safety policy must be drafted and communicated to employees to ensure:
Answers:

Safety in the workplace
Hygiene in the workplace
Good facilities in the workplace
Emergency care
All of the above

Question 10
What is an important factor in limiting the impact of incidents on the company's productivity and profitability?
Answers:

Testing employees to ensure that they are not under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances
Prevention of incidents in the first place
Assessing the risks associated with workplace processes

Question 11
The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 130 (COIDA) was signed into law effective from 1
March 1994, to provide:
Answers:

Compulsory compensation for all employees under contract of employment for death or personal injury
suffered in the course of their employment.
For employees who injure themselves while operating equipment or machinery when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs
To pay out an employee's family only in the event of his death

Question 12
If an employer is found guilty of such an offence in which the OHS Act was contravened, the employer could be
fined up to an amount not exceeding R100,000 or be imprisoned for a period not exceeding two years.
Answers:

False
True

Question 13
It is a requirement of the Act that an updated copy of the OHS is:
Answers:

Downloaded from the Internet
Locked in a safe so that that only the employer or CEO has access to it
Retained on the business premises at all times

Question 14
The OHS Act comprises several regulations. Which of the following is NOT a regulation?
Answers:

Health
Vehicular
Mechanical
Electrical

Question 15
The rights and responsibilities of employees are clearly set out in the ACT. These include:
Answers:

The right to information
The right to perform workplace inspections on behalf of an inspector
The right not to be victimized
The right to refuse to perform their functions
A and B

Question 16
Health and Safety Representatives must be appointed if the business has:
Answers:

5 or more employees
10 or more employees
20 or more employees
50 or more employees

Question 17
Operating equipment without authority or using defective or faulty equipment when carrying our one's job
functions are examples of:
Answers:

Unsafe behaviour in the workplace
Employee negligence
Unsafe conditions
An employer's bad attitude towards health and safety

Question 18
Implementation and maintenance of the principles and practices of good housekeeping is the foundation of
keeping the workplace organised and safe. Best Practice housekeeping is in keeping with:
Answers:

Proper storage of materials and equipment
Ensuring access to and egress from workplaces and passageways
Establish clear and visible standards for the elements
Ensure that housekeeping is performed in a disciplined way and continuously improved
All of the above

Question 19
An important part of an effective occupational health and safety programme is:
Answers:

Making sure that everything is in order for an inspection by a Department of Labour inspection
Reporting and investigating incidents that occur in the workplace
Making sure that appropriate controls are in place

Question 20
Section 24 incidents that should be reported and investigated include the following types of incidents:
Answers:

When a person dies
When a person suffers the loss of a limb or part of a limb
When normal first aid is administered
A and B

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Legal Compliance is not an option - it is a legal requirement of doing business and responsibility for Legal Compliance in this regard rests with the Executive Management to insure a fully Legal  Compliant Workplace.

It stands to reason that the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (section 16 (1) appointee of company) cannot be in all places and / or premises at the same time to ensure compliance with the OHS Act and as such, have exercised his / her right to designate employees in the business to carry out these functions on his / her behalf (Sect.16 (2) appointees of company.)

If you are a first time user of this site then we advise that you read through the information contained under each of the Section tabs in order to familiarise yourself with the OHS Act and its requirements.