ASSIGNMENT 1: EOH3202 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SEMESTER 2 - 2016/2017

Individual Assignment 1 [10%]

Instruction: Answer the questions below. You may answer in Malay or English.You may find sources of information from electronic articles, books or any relevant journals.

Submit your answers between weeks 4 to 6 in order to ensure timely marking for your 1st assessment.

Question 1 to 5 are based on Appendix 1 and Appendix 2.

  1. Based on your reading of the appendices given, in your opinion, why do accidents continue to occur at construction sites in Malaysia? 10 marks.
  2. What needs to be done in order to improve the safety and health at construction sites in Malaysia? 10 marks
  3. Why is there a need to increase the number of Occupational Safety and Health manpower in Malaysia? 10 marks
  4. Based on the appendices given, why are road traffic accidents is on the rise in Malaysia? 15 marks
  5. How do we control occupational-related road traffic accidents in Malaysia? 10 marks
  6. What are the 5 (FIVE) main functions of Human Resource in ensuring the safety and health of workers in an organisation? You may use an example of your workplace industry. 10 marks
  7. In your opinion, what are the 5 (FIVE) characteristics or qualities required from a Human Resource Manager to successfully implement all of their duties including duties related to occupational safety and health? 15 marks
  1. You have been appointed as a new Human Resources Manager in Company Y. The Top Management has requested you to visit the work area (as shown in Figure 1) and identify TEN (10) types of hazardous activities performed by the workers.

You are also required to state the potential health effects of the identified TEN (10) hazards.20 marks

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ASSIGNMENT 2: EOH3202 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SEMESTER 2 - 2016/2017

Individual Assignment 2 [15%]

Instruction: Answer all questions below. You may answer in Malay or English. You may find the information from electronic articles, books or any relevant sources.

Submit your answers by the end of week 11.

Part A

  1. Describe the 4 objectives of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 Malaysia.
  2. Compare and describe the differences between the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 and the Factory and Machinery Act 1967.
  3. What are the steps that can be taken for the prevention and protection of heat stress among workers working in the construction industry?
  4. What are the main functions of Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Malaysia?
  5. Explain the noise regulation being used in Malaysia. Using the hierarchy of control, explain how noise is controlled at the workplace.
  6. Please describe the steps to control dust exposure in a tyre manufacturing company.
  7. Please explain the roles of professionals in the field of occupational health.
  8. Define the term ergonomic, physical, biological, chemical and psychosocial hazard. Give examples for each of the hazard.
  9. Define radiation. Discuss two types of radiation by giving appropriate examples.
  10. What are the four basic steps in identifying hazards?
  11. Discuss how Malaysian migrant workers are compensated for occupational injuries or accidents.
  12. Explain 3 major occupational incidents which occurred globally and in Malaysia that lead to the establishment of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994.
  13. Identify a minimum of 7 regulations under the Factory and Machinery Act 1967.
  14. What are the health effects of the exposure to solvents and other related chemicals?
  15. Explain the methods to control and manage exposure of workers to solvents in a chemical industry.
  16. List the occupations or tasks related to lead exposure. Explain the route of exposure to lead and explain the regulation related to lead exposure in Malaysia.

Part B

  1. Identify the impact of sickness absence to the employee and employer.
  2. Explain the mechanism by which organophosphate poisoning occurs. Include 2 diagrams to describe normal muscle function and muscle function with neurotoxic agent.
  3. Pesticides are categorised into different groups. Explain the classification of pesticides. Give the steps in control and management of pesticide exposure in a paddy farming agricultural setting.
  4. What are the responsibilities of the Safety and Health Officer as gazetted in the regulation in Occupational Safety And Health act 1994?
  5. Use and Standard of Exposure to Chemicals Hazardous to Health Regulations 2000 requires workers being exposed to pesticides to undergo medical surveillance at regular intervals. True/False
  6. Using the hierarchy of control concept, explain how a safety and health manager could manage psychosocial hazard related at the workplace.
  7. Why personal protective equipment is considered as a “last resort” for use in the hierarchy of control to protect workers from hazardous substances?
  8. Define occupational stress and list common occupational stressors. List the diseases associated with occupational stress and as a manager of human resource, please describe the management of occupational stress.
  9. Describe the group of workers at risk for biological hazard exposure. Elaborate on the classification of infective microorganism by risk group.
  10. Define and describe Material Safety Data Sheet or Chemical Safety Data Sheet.
  11. Describe the different work compensation scheme available in Malaysia for private employees, civil servants and foreign workers.
  12. Please define what sexual harassment is and please describe the different forms of sexual harassment that might occur at the workplace.
  13. What should be included in Medical Emergency Response Plan? What are the elements of Emergency Response Plan?
  14. What is the required number of first aider in a workplace? What is the content of a First Aid Box?

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS.

  1. Choose a FALSE statement about sound?
  1. Sound is a mechanical wave
  2. Sound is a variation in pressure
  3. A sound wave has unequal amplitude
  4. Sound is a manifestation of vibration
  1. Which of the following statements is TRUE about how to manage noise exposure at the workplace?
  1. If the daily exposure of noise is 80 dB(A) in 8 hours, the employer must inform the workers about the risk of noise exposure.
  2. If the daily exposure of noise is over 85 dB(A) in 8 hours, the employer must identify and sign ear protection zone
  3. If the daily exposure of noise is over 90 dB(A), noise exposure must be reduced preferably at the source of noise
  4. If the peak noise is 140 dB(A), workers must not be allowed to enter the workplace at all.
  1. OSHA 1994 is NOT applied to the list of industries below, EXCEPT;
  1. Work on board ships
  2. Armed forces
  3. Local authorities
  4. A and B
  1. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the three main types of radiation?
  1. Alpha radiation is released by elements such as uranium and thorium, polonium
  2. Alpha is able to penetrate skin surface and can be stopped by a piece of paper
  3. Gamma is released by radioactive elements such as Co-60 which was used in cancer treatment
  4. Beta can be lethal if ingested in food.
  1. Which of the following statement below is NOT TRUE about vibration?
  1. Vibration is a category of ergonomic hazards
  2. Vibration can be divided into two main groups the whole body vibration and the hand-arm vibration
  3. A specific section is regulated in the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 for vibration
  4. Chipping hammer is the source of hand-arm vibration
  1. Which of the following is NOT an acute symptoms caused by the whole body vibration (WBV)?
  1. Numbness
  2. Fatigue
  3. Insomnia
  4. Slower reaction
  1. Which of the following is NOT a responsible of employee for a medical surveillance?
  1. Properly care the Employee Medical Book
  2. Support the Occupational Health Doctor (OHD) in carrying out the surveillance
  3. Report early symptoms of signs and diseases to the OHD and the DOSH.
  4. Comply and cooperate in the surveillance
  1. Which of the following is NOT the routes of excretion for chemical hazards in human organs?
  1. Intestine
  2. Heart
  3. Liver
  4. Lungs
  1. Which of the following is NOT the acute toxicity of chemical hazards?
  1. Dizziness and nausea
  2. Burns of respiratory tract
  3. Irritation of the respiratory tract
  4. Scarring of the respiratory tract
  1. The table below shows the core functions of the main stakeholders in occupational health in Malaysia. Choose an INCORRECT description.

Table 1

Organisation / Functions
A. / DOSH / Provide input and act as a secretariat to the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health
B. / NIOSH / Provide training and consultation services for occupational health
C. / MOH / Organise occupational safety and health promotion and surveillance
D. / MIDA / Represent the interest of industrial hygienist
  1. Which of the following is NOT the main elements of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMS) for chemicals?
  1. Labels
  2. Previous data on accidents related to chemicals
  3. Material Safety Data Sheets
  4. Workers education
  1. The categorisation of microorganisms related to the relative risk is mainly based on the following factors EXCEPT:
  1. Host range
  2. Availability of vaccines
  3. Availability of antibiotics
  4. Availability of the medical facilities
  1. Which of the following characteristics does not increase the risk for sick building syndrome?
  1. Room temperature lower than 25oC
  2. Low humidity
  3. New building
  4. Less occupants
  1. The following are the types of pesticide based on type of pest they controls. Choose the incorrect function of pesticides.
  1. Insecticides kill flies and mosquitoes
  2. Fungicides kill mold
  3. Herbicides kills herbal plants
  4. Biocides kill microorganism
  1. Choose the inaccurate example of sexual harassment
  1. Verbal Harassment – relentless proposals for dates.
  2. Visual Harassment – sharing uncensored pictures
  3. Gestural Harassment – persistent flirting
  4. Psychological Harassment – repeated unwanted sexual intimacy
  1. Which of the following is NOT categorised as a Type III violence?
  1. Violence by former employees
  2. Violence by customers or clients
  3. Violence by relatives and families
  4. Violence by co-worker
  1. Which one of the following is NOT one of the three main principles of industrial hygiene process?
  1. Anticipation
  2. Recognition
  3. Assessment
  4. Control
  1. Which one of the following is NOT a methods of recognition in health surveillance?
  1. Review of historical record of past performance
  2. Regular walk-in inspection
  3. Regular inventory inspection
  4. Review of exposure from medical reports
  1. Choose a CORRECT statement related to work compensation legislations in Malaysia.
  1. Workmen’s Compensation Act 1952 is applicable for local workers with salaries RM 1500 and below.
  2. Workmen’s Compensation Act 1952 is applicable for foreign and local orkers
  3. Employees' Social Security Act 1969 is applicable only for local workers
  4. Work compensation protects workers who are injured outside working hours.
  1. Which of the following is the reason for the enactment of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994?
  1. The scope of the OSHA coverage is limited
  2. The Factories and Machinery Act (FMA) 1967 is too prescriptive
  3. Environmental Quality Act (EQA) 1974 is too dependent on the government
  4. All of the above

ASSIGNMENT 3: EOH3202 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SEMESTER 2 - 2016/2017

Group Assignment [10%]

Select any ONE [1] of the following topic and create an OSH newsletter or bulletin for your company (3 pages minimum).

Example of newsletter/bulletin

Tip: Students can describe how to control selected hazards, for example how to reduce back pain, or how to put on personal protective equipment or any training activities which has been done at the workplace.

The outcome of this assignment is a newsletter/bulletin (either in Bahasa Melayu or English) which should be submitted by email to test by the end of week 11.

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