Workplace health and safety

What is a hazard?

• A hazard is a type of freddo frog

• A hazard is a potential source of harm or injury on a person .

• A hazard is a type of weather phenomenon
• A hazard is a type of musical instrument

What is an example of a workplace hazard? You can choose more than one

• Slippery floors in a restaurant kitchen
• A desk that cannot be height adjusted

• Chemicals being stored without labels

• Fortnite

• A poor internet connection

Who is responsible for workplace health and safety?

• Workers

• Managers

• The CEO

• Everyone in the workplace is responsible for safety

What are the components of a workplace risk?

• Likelihood of an injury occurring

• Consequences if the injury occurs

• How you are feeling on the day

An insignificant consequence means

• Lost time

• Minor injury requiring first aid treatment

• Hospitalisation required

• No treatment required

If you are injured at work, you should

• Wait for the injury to heal on its own
• Blame a coworker for the injury
• Ignore the injury and continue working
• Report the injury to your employer and seek medical attention.

In a workplace risk assessment, a treatment is...

• Actions taken to increase risks

• Actions taken to mitigate or eliminate risks

• A day spa

• Identifying hazards in the workplace

An example of a treatment to prevent falls in the workplace is...

• Implementing proper training programs

• Providing safety equipment such as railings

• Providing free snacks in the break room
• Encouraging employees to relax and not worry so much

An example of a treatment for the risk of injury by carpentry equipment is...

• Listening to music while you work to help you concentrate

• Training for the use of equipment

• Using guards for machinery

• Wearing appropriate safety gear

The best approach to workplace safety is...

• A proactive culture of safety where employees feel confident to speak up

• Using a range of measures and treatments to manage workplace risks

• Just ignore it

• Hope for the best