health and safety - week 5

What is an example of a safety hazard?

• wearing slip resistant shoes on greasy floors.

• wearing protective equipment

• wet floors

• none of the above.

Which of the following is not an example of an unsafe condition?

• lifting improperly

• unsafe work area

• fire hazard

• poor housekeeping

An inspection of facilities, equipment, work practices which identifies any areas or practices that might be hazardous to employees is a?

• General safety audit

• Safety Program

• Emergency Plan

• Liability

Once you have spotted a hazard you shall.

• Report it to your immediate supervisor

• Leave it as someone else will fix it eventually

• Bring your own toolbox to work and fix it yourself.

• None of the above.

What action is part of the correct procedure for manually lifting an item from the ground?

• To bend your knees.
• To wear a safety harness.
• To wear a hard hat.
• To bend your back.

Who is most likely to be at risk from harm in the workplace?

• Visitors
• Managers
• Anyone involved in the workplace
• Suppliers

How would you identify workplace hazards?

• Visit the OH&S website
• Wait until an accident occurs
• Walk around the workplace to identify what could cause harm
• Ignore workplace instruction

 What is hazard ?

• Anything that may cause harm
• An accident
• An impact of any risk
• None of the above

When you start your job, your employer tells you that you will be doing a health & safety course.  Why do you need to do this?

•  To check how healthy your lifestyle is
• Because your workplace is not safe
• It is the requirements to make sure that you have a safe workplace environment
• Your employer has decided to change your job title

If you are injured on the job, the first thing you should do is?

•  Go home
•   Get first aid treatment
•  Fill out an accident report form
•   None of the above