T3 - unit 4

1-Why does a safety plan have to be in writing?

• The law requires it

• To show that work has been done

• People usually have a bad memory

• To distribute to all employees

What can contractors use to manage their workplace H&S obligation?

• A work health and safety management plan

• A safety manual

• A fully equipped first aid facility

• Work permits

What are the effects of financial costs?

• Economic effects

• Legal effects

• Moral obligations

• Tax saving

Why is risk assessment important?

• To prevent human harm

•  To increase production

• To allow employees to learn from their mistakes

• To prevent damage to equipment

 What can be done to minimize human harm?

• A proper risk assessment

• Limit the people doing work in dangerous areas

•  Identification of hazards in the workplace

• Making sure all workers receive proper training

What is included in a safety plan?

• Procedures to prevent accidents

• Budget for health and safety

• Policy of the company

• Procedure for writing reports

Why is it important to have a safety plan?

• The law requires it

•  It describes all the hazards in the workplace only

• It increases the morale of the worker

• Customers like to do business with companies that have safety plans

What is the strongest reason for doing risk assessment?

• To prevent harm occurring to people as a result of workplace activities

• It is a requirement for the safety audit from management

•  It is a legal obligation of every employer

• To know how dangerous the workplace is

Why should employers take appropriate steps to ensure the safety of workers?

• It is the employer's moral duty

• To avoid violation fee to the government

• To attract more customers

• So employers can receive an award

What should be the length of a long term health and safety plan?

• 3 and 5 year

• 4 and 6 year

• 3 and 7 year

• 2 and 4 year