WHS Revision

The most common health problems that can arise from hazardous manual tasks are

• muscular-skeletal injuries

• cold and flu

• COVID 19

• Food allergies

What can the employer do to prevent slips, trips and falls at work?

• Store boxes near entries and exits

• Use ambient lighting in high traffic areas

• Ensure floors and surfaces are well maintained

• None of the above

To reduce the risk of electric shock you should

• Pull out the plug quickly

• Tape frayed cords with electrical tape

• Ask your mate to pull the plug out for you

• Switch off appliances before you pull the plug

Noise in an office can be a workplace hazard if

• stops you from concentrating on your work

• it annoys or distracts you

• prevents you from understanding an instruction or warning

• all of the answers are correct

What causes indoor air quality problems

• inadequate ventilation for the number of people in the space

• Opening windows

• employees who use perfumes and fragrances

• None of the answers are correct

The Act that governs work health and safety in WA is

• The Work Health & Safety Act 2020

• The WHS Act 2011

• The OSH Act 1984

• WCIM Act 1981

What is WorkSafe?

• A training organisation

• A division of TAFE

• The WA state Government agency for administering the OSH Act

• A private regulatory agency that issues penalties for breaches of the OSH Act

Employers have a responsibility to...

• Ensure a safe workplace including work areas and equipment

• Provide training, instruction & supervision

• Provide PPE, welfare facilities and keep records

• All answers are correct

The employee has a responsibility to..

• Follow all safety instruction from the employer/supervisor

• Ensure he/she doesn't distract others by pointing out risks and hazards

• Pay for theirown training and PPE

• Show initiative and and not ask others what to do.

The Health and Safety Representative is responsible for..

• Consulting and cooperating with the employer on safety matters

• Investigating any incidents or accidents

• Conducting site inspections to identify hazards

• All answers are correct