WHS Consultation and Participation - Safe Work Practices

What is a legal requirement between employers and workers regarding work health and safety?

• Salary negotiation

• Mandatory overtime

• Annual performance reviews

• Consultation

Which of the following is NOT a method for employees to provide feedback on work health and safety issues?

• Formal and informal discussion

• Surveys

• Ignoring the issues

• Formal meetings

What role does a Health and Safety Representative (HSR) NOT play?

• Ordering unsafe work practices to cease

• Conducting performance appraisals

• Monitoring health and safety action

• Investigating safety complaints

What must a workplace do if it chooses to be represented by a HSR?

• Limit communication with SafeWork NSW

• Ignore safety complaints

• Conduct daily safety briefings

• Ensure the HSR receives necessary training

What is the role of the PCBU in work health and safety consultation?

• To facilitate the establishment of the WHS representation model

• To organize social events

• To provide financial advice

• To conduct all safety audits personally

What is NOT a responsibility of individual workers regarding work health and safety?

• Reporting health and safety concerns

• Participating in safety training

• Conducting their work according to workplace policy

• Ignoring hazards

What should be done if a workplace hazard, like a frayed power cord, is identified?

• Tag it for repair and log it in the maintenance register

• Use it as an example in safety training

• Sell it at a discount to employees

• Ignore it until it causes an accident

What can result from performing activities contrary to workplace policy and procedure?

• Increased salary

• Dismissal

• Promotion

• A reward

What is the role of the union in workplace health and safety?

• To conduct safety audits

• To provide advice and represent workers in disputes

• To supply personal protective equipment

• To provide entertainment

Who is a health and safety committee made up of?

• One person from the business

• A range of employee groups within an organisation

• Customers and employees

• The executive staff