SAMTRAC Practice Questions - NOSA SAMTRAC Occupational Health & Safety Certificate Exam - SAMTRAC Practice Questions - NOSA SAMTRAC Occupational Health & Safety Certificate Exam

Question 1

Under Section 8 of South Africa's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 85 of 1993, what is the primary statutory duty of an employer?

To provide and maintain, as far as is reasonably practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of employees To provide maximum financial compensation to injured workers regardless of negligence To ensure all employees obtain tertiary safety qualifications within two years of employment To eliminate all business operational risks completely regardless of financial feasibility

Correct Answer:

To provide and maintain, as far as is reasonably practicable, a working environment that is safe and without risk to the health of employees

Question 2

Under Section 14 of the OHS Act 85 of 1993, which of the following is a mandatory duty of every employee at work?

To conduct formal monthly safety audits of the entire facility To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions To purchase their own personal protective equipment (PPE) for specialized tasks To report directly to the Department of Employment and Labour before informing site management

Correct Answer:

To take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions

Question 3

According to Section 17 of the OHS Act, when must an employer designate Health and Safety Representatives in writing?

Only after an employee suffers a fatal workplace injury Only when requested in writing by a registered trade union When an employer employs more than 20 employees at a workplace When an employer operates in the mining sector under the Mine Health and Safety Act

Correct Answer:

When an employer employs more than 20 employees at a workplace

Question 4

What is the statutory minimum ratio for Health and Safety Representatives in a shop or office environment under Section 17 of the OHS Act?

At least two representatives per department regardless of headcount At least one representative for every 50 employees or part thereof At least one representative for every 20 employees or part thereof At least one representative for every 100 employees or part thereof

Correct Answer:

At least one representative for every 100 employees or part thereof

Question 5

Under Section 19 of the OHS Act, an employer must establish one or more Health and Safety Committees if how many representatives are appointed?

Two or more Health and Safety Representatives At least ten Health and Safety Representatives Only when five or more distinct shifts exist Whenever an inspector issues an administrative compliance directive

Correct Answer:

Two or more Health and Safety Representatives

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