Mock Test 1

Alexander is a school teacher and he is planning a field trip for his students including Evie and Oliver. What is the moral or legal obligation that Alexander has to ensure the safety or wellbeing of his students during the trip?

• Duty of Care

• Personal Protective Equipment

• Legislation

• WH&S

During a school science fair, who does Grace, a participant, NOT owe a duty of care towards?

• Herself

• William and Henry, fellow students visiting her project

• Her classmates who are also participating

• People walking past the school during the fair

Lily, Alexander, and Arthur are working in a chemical lab. Which of the following is NOT an obligation that they must abide by when it comes to duty of care in the lab?

• Use PPE as provided and in accordance with training

• Do not wilfully injure themselves/ others

• Follow instructions given for health and safety by their employer

• Approach work with reckless abandon with no care for themselves or others

Aarav, Scarlett, and Lily are running a small business. As employers, what are ALL of their obligations with regard to duty of care?

• Supply first aid kits and first aid officers

• Ensure safe systems of work

• Provide instructions, information, training and supervision to ensure health and safety.

• Make a daily report to WH&S committee

Emily, Sophia, and Freya are part of a school committee. They are discussing the role of a person in their school known as HSO. What does HSO stand for?

• Health Specialty Official

• Health and Safety Officer

• Hero Super Officer

• Health and Safety Official

Harry, Sebastian, and Leo are all Health and Safety Officers (HSOs) at a construction company. Which of the following tasks are part of their role? (select all that apply)...

• Carrying out Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) inspections at the construction site

• Helping employees with home safety and maintenance

• Helping to resolve Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) issues at the construction site

• Being made aware of Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) incidents at the construction site

Grace, a software developer, has been experiencing discomfort in her hands and wrists after long hours of coding. This is an example of...

• Occupational Hazards Syndrome (OHS)

• Occupational Overuse Syndrome (OOS)

• Occupational Topical Trauma (OTT)

• Occupational Mild Causation (OMC)

Leo, Noah, and Sebastian are working in a factory where they often have to perform tasks that involve high exertion, static or awkward working positions, and short cycle times. The work stations are also poorly organised. This situation is most likely to result in..

• Increased productivity

• Workplace injury

• Staff unrest

• Employees trying harder

At their part-time job at the local grocery store, Arjun, Jacob, and Benjamin have noticed that most injuries, leading to significant time loss, are caused by poor manual handling practices. These injuries typically affect which body part(s)?

• Neck/ Head

• Back

• Shoulders

• Wrists

Priya and Grace are helping Isabelle move into her new apartment. They need to lift some heavy boxes. Which of the following should they ALWAYS do when lifting these boxes?

• Lift with their legs

• Twist when lifting

• Try to lift unilaterally (with only one side of the body)

• Ensure that their back is straight