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1Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994, which party has the ultimate responsibility to formulate and sign the OSH Policy statement in the workplace?

A.The employer or top-most management of the organization

B.The registered Safety and Health Officer (SHO)

C.The Chairman of the Safety and Health Committee

D.The Director General of the Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH)

Explanation: The employer (such as the owner, chief executive, or top management) has the ultimate duty to formulate and sign the Occupational Safety and Health Policy under Section 16 of OSHA 1994. The SHO and committee members support the implementation and drafting of the policy, but the legal duty and sign-off rest solely with the employer.

2What is the maximum fine under Section 19 of OSHA 1994 (as amended in 2022) for an employer who fails to comply with the general duties of ensuring employee safety and health?

A.RM500,000

B.RM50,000

C.RM100,000

D.RM200,000

Explanation: Under the OSH (Amendment) Act 2022, which came into force on 1 June 2024, the penalty for breaching general duties under Sections 15 to 18B was raised tenfold from RM50,000 to RM500,000, along with a potential imprisonment term of up to 2 years.

3Under the OSH (Amendment) Act 2022, which new section explicitly mandates the duty of every employer to conduct a risk assessment in relation to the safety and health risk posed to any person at work?

A.Section 18B

B.Section 15

C.Section 18A

D.Section 29

Explanation: Section 18B was introduced in the OSH (Amendment) Act 2022, making it a statutory requirement for all employers and self-employed persons to conduct, implement, and document risk assessments (HIRARC) at the workplace.

4Which section of OSHA 1994 outlines the general duties of employees to take reasonable care for the safety and health of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions?

A.Section 24

B.Section 15

C.Section 17

D.Section 30

Explanation: Section 24 of OSHA 1994 details the duties of employees, which include taking reasonable care of themselves and others, cooperating with their employer, wearing provided personal protective equipment (PPE), and complying with any OSH instructions.

5Under the Safety and Health Officer Regulations 1997, what is the deadline for a registered Safety and Health Officer (SHO) to submit their monthly report to the employer?

A.Before the 10th day of the following month

B.Within 7 days after the end of the month

C.Before the last day of the following month

D.By the 15th day of the following month

Explanation: Regulation 14(1)(d) of the Safety and Health Officer Regulations 1997 dictates that the SHO must submit a report on safety and health matters to the employer before the 10th day of every month.

6When drafting an OSH policy, which of the following is considered a core element that must be clearly stated?

A.Management's commitment to prevent injury and ill-health and continually improve OSH performance

B.The specific chemical names and exposure limit values of hazards found in the manufacturing process

C.Detailed step-by-step procedures for operating specialized plant machinery like boilers

D.A complete list of emergency telephone numbers of the local fire station and DOSH office

Explanation: A core element of any OSH policy is a declaration of commitment by top management to ensure a safe work environment, prevent injuries and ill-health, comply with legal requirements, and continuously improve OSH performance. Operational details, chemical limits, and contact lists belong in the standard operating procedures or emergency response plans rather than the policy itself.

7Which of the following classes of industries is required to employ a registered Safety and Health Officer under the Safety and Health Officer Order 1997?

A.A building operations site with a contract value exceeding RM20 million

B.A retail supermarket employing 50 workers

C.An agricultural plantation employing 40 workers

D.A professional consulting firm with 150 employees

Explanation: According to the Safety and Health Officer Order 1997, building operations sites with a contract value of more than RM20 million and engineering construction sites with a contract value of more than RM20 million are required to employ a registered SHO.

8Who is responsible for implementing OSH measures, maintaining daily workplace compliance, and supervising workers' safety behaviors on the shop floor?

A.Line managers and supervisors

B.The Safety and Health Officer (SHO)

C.The external DOSH Inspector during site visits

D.The Safety and Health Committee employee representatives

Explanation: Line managers and supervisors are directly responsible for the safe operation of their departments, implementing safety policies, and supervising worker compliance on the shop floor. The SHO acts in an advisory capacity and does not have direct operational control or authority over the workers' daily tasks.

9Under the OSH (Amendment) Act 2022, which party is legally defined as a 'principal' and held responsible for the safety and health of contractors and their workers?

A.A person who engages a contractor to carry out work in the course of or for the purposes of his trade or business

B.The registered Safety and Health Officer of the contracting company

C.The manufacturer who designs and supplies the equipment used by contractors

D.The main contractor who sublets work to independent self-employed individuals

Explanation: Section 18A of the OSH (Amendment) Act 2022 defines a principal as any person who, in the course of or for the purposes of his trade, business, profession or undertaking, engages a contractor to carry out work. It makes the principal responsible for the safety of those contractors and their employees.

10What is the primary objective of OSH organizational arrangements, such as designating safety responsibilities to specific roles?

A.To ensure there is accountability and a clear structure for executing safety tasks

B.To shift all legal liabilities of safety away from the employer to safety managers

C.To fulfill a paperwork exercise for DOSH inspection without changing operations

D.To eliminate the need for employee feedback and consultation

Explanation: Designating specific safety roles and responsibilities ensures that all OSH duties are assigned, monitored, and accounted for within a clear structure. Employers cannot contract out or delegate away their ultimate legal liability for safety under OSHA 1994.

About the SHO Management Exam

Practice test prep for Module 2 (Occupational Safety and Health Management) of the Malaysia NIOSH SHO examination, covering risk management, safety committee regulations, and DOSH reporting.

Questions

20 scored questions

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

50%

Exam Fee

RM250 (NIOSH Malaysia)

SHO Management Exam Content Outline

15%

Foundations & Incident Prevention

Accident theories (Heinrich, Bird) and general safety management principles.

20%

HIRARC Principles

Hazard identification, risk assessment matrix, and hierarchy of hazard controls.

15%

Safety and Health Committee

SHC regulations 1996, composition, functions, and quarterly meeting requirements.

15%

Incident Investigation & Reporting

Form JKKP 6, JKKP 7, JKKP 8, NADOPOD regulations 2004, and root cause analysis.

15%

Promotion, Training & Communication

Workplace safety campaigns, training needs analysis, and tool-box talks.

10%

Emergency Preparedness & EPR

Emergency response planning, evacuation drills, and first aid box guidelines.

10%

Auditing & Performance Measurement

Workplace safety audits, OSHMS (MS 1722, ISO 45001), and frequency/severity calculations.

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Passing score: 50%
Exam length: 20 questions
Time limit: 3 hours
Exam fee: RM250

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SHO Management Study Tips from Top Performers

1Focus on memorizing the JKKP forms and reporting timelines under the NADOPOD Regulations 2004 (e.g., JKKP 6 within 7 days for >4 days lost time).

2Understand the exact composition requirements of the Safety and Health Committee under the 1996 regulations.

3Practice calculating Frequency Rate (FR) and Severity Rate (SR) using the 1,000,000 multiplier and the 6,000 lost-days penalty for fatalities.

4Master the Hierarchy of Control (Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, Administration, PPE) and apply it to safety scenario questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing mark for the NIOSH SHO exam in Malaysia?

To pass the Safety and Health Officer (SHO) examination papers (including Paper 1 which covers OSH Management and OSH Legislation), candidates must achieve a minimum score of 50% on each paper/section.

What is the fee for the NIOSH SHO exams?

The total exam fee is RM950 for the 4 papers. Individual papers like Paper 1 cost RM250 to register or sit for the exam.

How are the questions distributed in the official NIOSH SHO Paper 1?

Paper 1 consists of Section A (20 Multiple-Choice Questions, 30 minutes), Section B (10 Short Answer Questions, 30 minutes), and Section C (6 Essay Questions where you must answer 4, 2 hours).