Sam WHS 1

Who is Worksafe Australia?

• A WHS regulatory body

• An organisation that informs WHS policy and legislation

• A sailing Club

• A construction company

Answer explanation

Worksafe Australia is an organisation that informs WHS legisation and policy. It has no part in WHS regulation, that is the responsibility of the State and Territory Workplace regulators

How many WHS bodies are there in Australia including Worksafe Australia?

• 9

• 8

• 7

• 6

Answer explanation

9. Worksafe Australia plus one in each State and Territory in Australia

One responsibility of employers is they have to ensure the health and safety of workers, consumers and others visiting the organisation

• This is correct

• This is not correct

• This is correct except for visitors

• This is correct except for consumers

Answer explanation

This is correct. All organisations have a responsibility under WHS law to ensure the health and safety of workers, consumers and anyone else visiting the business

Under an employer's duty of care they must

• Provide a safe workplace, ensure there is tea and coffee available

• Provide a safe workplace but not training

• Provide a safe workplace, give adequate training and information about hazards in the workplace

• Employers do not have a duty of care

Answer explanation

All employers must provide a safe workplace, give adequate training and information about hazards in the workplace

Amongst worker WHS responsibilities are (select 2 correct answers)

• Doing what you are told, even when it is unsafe

• Following policies and procedures to ensure you do things the safe way

• Workers do not have WHS responsibilities

• Ensuring you work safely and do not pose a risk to others

Answer explanation

Workers need to follow policies and procedures as these help us do tings the safe way. Workers also have a responsibility to work in a safe way and not put others at risk