Contributing to a safe work environment - HLTWHS001

Choose three (3) common hazards and risks for staff in early childhood education and care:

• work-related stress

• lifting, carrying and moving children and objects

• car accidents

• slips, trips and falls

• eye strain

Avoid storing heavy items....

• in your car

• in outdoor storage sheds

• under your desk

• above shoulder height

The national policy-setting body whose key role is to improve work health and safety and workers compensation arrangements across Australia is called.....

• Fair Work Australia

• Healthy Work Australia

• Safe Work Australia

• Regulated Work Australia

Choose two correct statements to complete the statement: Educator wellbeing....

• should be a priority

• doesn't matter because the children come first

• is evident when staff are having fun, feeling valued, happy, and harmonious,

• is the responsibility of the service owner

At work, which three aspects are suggested that you can focus on to make choices about, to benefit your safety and that of your colleagues?

• equipment

• physical activity

• environment

• procedures

• code of ethics