ASSIGNMENT 1: EOH3202 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SEMESTER 1 - 2015/2016

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.

Questions 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 is road traffic accidents are 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

8. 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

XXXXXX

2

ASSIGNMENT 2: EOH3202 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SEMESTER 1 - 2015/2016

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.

3

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 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. Define biological monitoring. Describe the role of biological monitoring and describe

how biological monitoring is done.13. Please define what sexual harassment is and please describe the different forms of

sexual harassment that might occur at the workplace.14. What should be included in Medical Emergency Response Plan? What are the

elements of Emergency Response Plan?15. What is the required number of first aider in a workplace? What is the content of a

First Aid Box?

4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS.

1. Choose a FALSE statement about sound?

A. Sound is a mechanical waveB. Sound is a variation in pressureC. A sound wave has unequal amplitudeD. Sound is a manifestation of vibration

2. Which of the following statements is TRUE about how to manage noise exposure at the workplace?

A. 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.

B. If the daily exposure of noise is over 85 dB(A) in 8 hours, the employer must identify and sign ear protection zone

C. If the daily exposure of noise is over 90 dB(A), noise exposure must be reduced preferably at the source of noise

D. If the peak noise is 140 dB(A), workers must not be allowed to enter the workplace at all.

3. OSHA 1994 is NOT applied to the list of industries below, EXCEPT;

A. Work on board shipsB. Armed forcesC. Local authoritiesD. A and B

4. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the three main types of radiation?

A. Alpha radiation is released by elements such as uranium and thorium, poloniumB. Alpha is able to penetrate skin surface and can be stopped by a piece of paperC. Gamma is released by radioactive elements such as Co-60 which was used in cancer

treatmentD. Beta can be lethal if ingested in food.

5. Which of the following statement below is NOT TRUE about vibration?

A. Vibration is a category of ergonomic hazardsB. Vibration can be divided into two main groups the whole body vibration and the

hand-arm vibrationC. A specific section is regulated in the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 for

vibrationD. Chipping hammer is the source of hand-arm vibration

5

6. Which of the following is NOT an acute symptoms caused by the whole body vibration (WBV)?

A. Numbness B. FatigueC. InsomniaD. Slower reaction

7. Which of the following is NOT a responsible of employee for a medical surveillance?

A. Properly care the Employee Medical BookB. Support the Occupational Health Doctor (OHD) in carrying out the surveillance C. Report early symptoms of signs and diseases to the OHD and the DOSH.D. Comply and cooperate in the surveillance

8. Which of the statements below is NOT TRUE about the prevention of occupational diseases?

A. The main aim of the secondary prevention is to detect the clinical signs and symptoms of occupational diseases.

B. Environmental and biological monitoring are categorised as primary prevention of occupational diseases.

C. Tertiary prevention involves rehabilitation, compensation and post-illness evaluationD. In tertiary prevention, worker may be removed from further exposure

9. Which of the following is NOT the routes of excretion for chemical hazards in human organs?

A. IntestineB. HeartC. LiverD. Lungs

10. Which of the following is NOT the acute toxicity of chemical hazards?

A. Dizziness and nauseaB. Burns of respiratory tractC. Irritation of the respiratory tractD. Scarring of the respiratory tract

6

11. The table below shows the core functions of the main stakeholders in occupational health in Malaysia. Choose an INCORRECT description.

Table 1

OrganisationOrganisasi

FunctionsFungsi

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 healthC. MOH Organise occupational safety and health promotion and surveillanceD. MIDA Represent the interest of industrial hygienist

12. Which of the following is NOT the main elements of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMS) for chemicals?

A. LabelsB. Previous data on accidents related to chemicalsC. Material Safety Data SheetsD. Workers education

13. The categorisation of microorganisms related to the relative risk is mainly based on the following factors EXCEPT:

A. Host range B. Availability of vaccinesC. Availability of antibioticsD. Availability of the medical facilities

14. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about the classification of infective microorganism?

A. RISK GROUP 1 - Those microorganisms which are unlikely to cause disease in healthy workers or animals

B. RISK GROUP 2 - under normal circumstances is likely to be a hazard to laboratory workers, the community, livestock or the environment

C. RISK GROUP 3 - usually causes serious human or animal disease but does not ordinarily spread by casual contact from one individual to another

D. RISK GROUP 4 - usually produces very serious human animal disease, often untreatable, and may be readily transmitted from one individual to another

15. Which of the following characteristics does not increase the risk for sick building syndrome?

A. Room temperature lower than 25oCB. Low humidityC. New buildingD. Less occupants

7

16. Choose an inappropriate practice for pesticide decontamination.

A. Scrub under finger nailB. Contain contaminated clothesC. Showering with soap and shampooD. Discard contaminated clothing

17. The following are the types of pesticide based on type of pest they controls. Choose the incorrect function of pesticides.

A. Insecticides kill flies and mosquitoesB. Fungicides kill moldC. Herbicides kills herbal plantsD. Biocides kill microorganism

18. Choose the main advantage of organising a press conference for risk communication

A. Public can talk to staff on a one-to-one basisB. Helps build trust and rapportC. Reaches many people at one timeD. Allows two-way interaction with the community

19. Choose the inaccurate example of sexual harassment

A. Verbal Harassment – relentless proposals for dates.B. Visual Harassment – sharing uncensored picturesC. Gestural Harassment – persistent flirtingD. Psychological Harassment – repeated unwanted sexual intimacy

20. Which of the following is NOT categorised as a Type III violence?

A. Violence by former employees B. Violence by customers or clientsC. Violence by relatives and familiesD. Violence by co-worker

21. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT regarding pressure?

A. Atmospheric pressure refers to the pressure exerted by the weight of the sky B. Hydrostatic pressure is the force of a column of water acting upon a body immersed

in the water.C. Absolute pressure is the sum of all pressures acting on an objectD. Atmospheric pressure is closely approximated by the hydrostatic pressure

8

22. Which one of the following is NOT one of the three main principles of industrial hygiene process?

A. AnticipationB. RecognitionC. AssessmentD. Control

23. Which one of the following is NOT a methods of recognition in health surveillance?

A. Review of historical record of past performanceB. Regular walk-in inspectionC. Regular inventory inspectionD. Review of exposure from medical reports

24. What is the benefits of a direct financial compensation?

A. Gain sharingB. EducationC. VacationsD. Pension insurance

25. Choose a CORRECT statement related to work compensation legislations in Malaysia.

A. Workmen’s Compensation Act 1952 is applicable for local workers with salaries RM 1500 and below.

B. Workmen’s Compensation Act 1952 is applicable for foreign and local orkersC. Employees' Social Security Act 1969 is applicable only for local workersD. Work compensation protects workers who are injured outside working hours.

26. When is a worker NOT entitled for a paid sick leave?

A. When a worker inform his or her employer on the second day of sick leaveB. When a worker becomes sick while on holiday outside MalaysiaC. When a worker has been certified by a registered private medical doctorD. When a worker has attempted to inform his or her employer on the first day of sick

leave

27. Which of the following is the reason for the enactment of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) 1994?

A. The scope of the OSHA coverage is limitedB. The Factories and Machinery Act (FMA) 1967 is too prescriptiveC. Environmental Quality Act (EQA) 1974 is too dependent on the governmentD. All of the above

9

ASSIGNMENT 3 (Group): EOH3202 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SEMESTER 1 - 2015/2016

Topics for Group Assignment [10%]

Divide yourselves into a group of 4-6 (or whatever is comfortable). Select any ONE [1] of

the following topics and discuss it with your group members.

Each group is required to create an OSH newsletter or bulletin (3 pages minimum).

Example of newsletter/bulletin

10

Tip: Students can describe how to control selected hazards, for example how to reduce

backpain.

The outcome of this assignment is a printed newsletter/bulletin (either in Bahasa Melayu

or English) that should be submitted latest by the end of week 11.

11