Understanding Workplace Health and Safety

What is the definition of a hazard?

• The chance of something happening that will have a negative effect.

• Any source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill health, damage to property, the environment, or a combination of these.

• Something that increases the chances for a negative outcome.

• A method to control risks.

Which of the following is considered the most effective control method in the hierarchy of control?

• PPE

• Administrative Controls

• Elimination

• Reduce Risk

What is the first step in the risk assessment process?

• Control

• Monitor

• Identify

• Assess

Which of the following is a hazard category?

• Task

• Biological

• Personnel

• Management

What is a risk factor?

• A method to eliminate hazards.

• Something that increases the chances for a negative outcome.

• A type of personal protective equipment.

• A step in the risk assessment process.

Which of the following is a benefit of staff consultation in WHS?

• Increased accident rates

• Decreased collaboration

• Identifying Hazards

• Ignoring feedback

Which of the following is the least effective control method in the hierarchy of control?

• Elimination

• Reduce Risk

• Administrative Controls

• PPE

Which principle is NOT part of incident causation principles?

• Task

• Material

• Environment

• Elimination

How can staff be encouraged to discuss WHS?

• By ignoring their input

• By valuing input & feedback

• By setting inconvenient times

• By avoiding inspections

What is the second step in the risk assessment process?

• Control

• Monitor

• Identify

• Assess