bizSAFE Risk Assessment 2

Question 1

What is a 'near-miss' in Singapore workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

An unplanned event that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so

Answer

A minor workplace injury

Answer

A successful safety drill

Answer

A planned maintenance shutdown

Question 2

What are the key steps in conducting a Risk Assessment according to Singapore's WSH guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls, record findings, and review regularly

Answer

Only identifying hazards is sufficient

Answer

Hire an external auditor and wait for their report

Answer

Only implement PPE for all workers

Question 3

Under Singapore regulations, what must an employer do if a Risk Assessment reveals an unacceptable risk?

Accepted Answer

Implement control measures to eliminate or reduce the risk to an acceptable level before allowing work to proceed

Answer

Accept the risk and continue operations

Answer

Only inform employees of the risk

Answer

Wait for MOM to inspect and advise

Question 4

What role do workers play in Risk Assessments in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Workers should be consulted and involved as they have first-hand knowledge of workplace hazards

Answer

Workers have no role in Risk Assessments

Answer

Workers only need to read the completed RA

Answer

Workers are only responsible for wearing PPE

Question 5

What is 'residual risk' in a Singapore workplace Risk Assessment?

Accepted Answer

The remaining risk after control measures have been implemented

Answer

The original risk before any controls

Answer

The risk of a control measure failing

Answer

The cost of implementing safety measures

Question 6

What is the legal consequence for employers in Singapore who fail to conduct required Risk Assessments?

Accepted Answer

Fines of up to SGD 50,000 and/or imprisonment, with higher penalties for repeat offences

Answer

No legal consequences exist

Answer

A verbal warning only

Answer

Mandatory retraining of the employer only