COSHEM Practice Questions - Certificate in Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Management Exam - COSHEM Practice Questions - Certificate in Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Management Exam

Question 1

Which of the following best defines the primary goal of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)?

To maximize industrial production speed and raw material utilization To protect the safety, health, and welfare of people engaged in work To ensure companies avoid legal litigation from external customers To provide insurance compensation to employees after they retire

Correct Answer:

To protect the safety, health, and welfare of people engaged in work

Question 2

Under Section 118 of the Ghanaian Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), which of the following is a statutory duty of an employer?

Providing free daily transportation for all workers from their homes Ensuring that the workplace is safe, clean, and healthy Paying for personal insurance policies for employees' immediate families Permitting employees to work without safety training to save time

Correct Answer:

Ensuring that the workplace is safe, clean, and healthy

Question 3

According to the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651), what is a primary obligation of a worker regarding workplace safety?

To take reasonable care for their own safety and that of others To conduct annual independent safety audits of the factory To purchase their own personal protective equipment (PPE) To establish the company's emergency response team

Correct Answer:

To take reasonable care for their own safety and that of others

Question 4

In the study of safety economics, the 'iceberg theory' of accident costs suggests that:

Direct costs like medical bills are much higher than indirect costs Uninsured indirect costs are far greater than insured direct costs Icebergs represent the stability of a company's safety committee All accident costs are fully covered by standard government insurance

Correct Answer:

Uninsured indirect costs are far greater than insured direct costs

Question 5

Under Section 20 of the Factories, Offices and Shops Act, 1970 (Act 328) of Ghana, which of the following is required for drinking water?

An adequate supply of wholesome drinking water must be provided Drinking water must be imported to ensure chemical purity Bottled water must be provided at the expense of the employees Water must only be supplied during lunch breaks and not work hours

Correct Answer:

An adequate supply of wholesome drinking water must be provided

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