ZA SHE Representative Practice Questions - South Africa Workplace Health and Safety Representative (SAQA US 259622 & OHS Act) Exam - ZA SHE Representative Practice Questions - South Africa Workplace Health and Safety Representative (SAQA US 259622 & OHS Act) Exam

Question 1

Under Section 17(1) of the South African Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993), when is an employer legally required to designate health and safety representatives in writing?

When the employer employs more than 20 employees in a workplace When the employer employs 5 or more employees in any sector Only after an occupational fatality occurs on site When requested by a registered trade union regardless of employee numbers

Correct Answer:

When the employer employs more than 20 employees in a workplace

Question 2

What is the statutory minimum ratio of Health and Safety Representatives required by Section 17(2) of the OHS Act for general workplaces such as factories and warehouses?

At least one representative for every 100 employees or part thereof At least one representative for every 50 employees or part thereof At least one representative for every 20 employees or part thereof At least two representatives per shift regardless of workforce size

Correct Answer:

At least one representative for every 50 employees or part thereof

Question 3

What is the statutory minimum ratio of Health and Safety Representatives required for shops and offices under Section 17(2)(b) of the OHS Act?

At least one representative for every 25 employees or part thereof At least one representative for every 50 employees or part thereof At least one representative for every 100 employees or part thereof At least one representative per department

Correct Answer:

At least one representative for every 100 employees or part thereof

Question 4

To be eligible for designation as a Health and Safety Representative under Section 17(4) of the OHS Act, an individual MUST meet which criterion?

Be an external independent safety consultant Hold a formal tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety Be a member of senior management or executive leadership Be a full-time employee employed at the specific workplace and acquainted with its conditions

Correct Answer:

Be a full-time employee employed at the specific workplace and acquainted with its conditions

Question 5

Which of the following is a primary statutory function of a Health and Safety Representative under Section 18(1) of the OHS Act?

Review the effectiveness of health and safety measures in the workplace Issue binding legal fines to non-compliant employees Approve the financial budget of the company's safety department Dismiss workers who violate safety rules

Correct Answer:

Review the effectiveness of health and safety measures in the workplace

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