work health and safety quiz

Who governs Work Health and Safety in VIC?

• WorkSafe

• Workers compensation

• Employers

• Business owners

What should we do if we injure ourselves at work or in the classroom?

• Report it to the classroom teacher/ or supervisor

• Say nothing and hope it goes away

• Tell a friend

• Continue working

Who has a duty of care in the work place?

• Supervisors

• Employees

• Sub-contractors

• All of the following

The Occupational Health and Safety Act was introduced in Victoria in...

• 2003

• 2004

• 2005

• 2006

Whose responsible for providing training in regards to polices, procedures and risk assessment?

• Clients

• RMIT

• Employees

• Employers

Workplace safety laws only apply to situations where physical injury has occurred or is at risk of occurring.

• True

• False

We don't count mental health/stress related issues when looking at workplace incidents.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a key responsibility of employees, rather than both employers and employees?

• Providing training on policies and procedures

• Using machinery/equipment in the manner in which training was given.

• Taking steps to ensure a workplace is as free from hazard as possible

• Reporting identified risks

Who does the model WHS Act cover when it comes to carrying out work for a business or an undertaking?

• Contractors, apprentices, and volunteers

• Only apprentices

• Only contractors

• Only employees

What is the main focus of WHS legislation?

• Ensuring employee happiness

• Expanding business operations

• Mitigating workplace risks

• Increasing company profits