bizSAFE Risk Assessment

Question 1

What is a Risk Assessment (RA) as required under Singapore's WSH Act?

Accepted Answer

A systematic process of identifying hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing control measures in the workplace

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A financial audit of the company

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A customer satisfaction survey

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An environmental impact study

Question 2

What is the hierarchy of control measures used in Singapore workplace risk management?

Accepted Answer

Elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, PPE (in order of effectiveness)

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PPE first, then engineering controls

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Administrative controls first, then elimination

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All controls are equally effective

Question 3

Under Singapore's WSH (Risk Management) Regulations, how often must Risk Assessments be reviewed?

Accepted Answer

At least once every 3 years, or when there are significant changes to work processes

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Only when an accident occurs

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Every month

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Only during bizSAFE audits

Question 4

What is a 'hazard' in workplace safety terminology used in Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Any source, situation, or act with the potential to cause harm in terms of injury, ill health, or a combination of these

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A workplace rule

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A safety officer's report

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An employee's complaint

Question 5

What is the risk matrix commonly used in Singapore workplace risk assessments?

Accepted Answer

A matrix combining likelihood (probability) and severity (consequence) to determine risk level

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A 2x2 grid of cost and benefit

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A list of all employees and their roles

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A schedule of safety training sessions

Question 6

Who is responsible for conducting Risk Assessments in a Singapore workplace?

Accepted Answer

The employer, who may appoint a competent person to conduct the RA

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Only the government

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Only the employees

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Only external consultants