WHS Revision 2

Define the terms 'likelihood' and 'consequences' as they relate to risk.

• Likelihood - The probability or the risk occurring. Consequences - The impact if a risk occurs.

• Likelihood - The impact if a risk occurs. Consequences - The probability or the risk occurring.

• Likelihood - The probability or the risk occurring. Consequences - The probability or the risk occurring.

• Likelihood - The impact if a risk occurs. Consequences - The impact if a risk occurs.

The 'Hierarchy of Control' is a system used to minimize or eliminate exposure to hazards. Which of the following is NOT a step in the Hierarchy of Control?

• Elimination

• Substitution

• Engineering Controls

• Personal Preferences

Briefly outline the six levels of the hierarchy in order from most to least effective, reliable and sustainable.

Administrative controls - Change the way people perform their work. Use administrative actions to minimise exposure to hazards and to reduce the level of harm.

Elimination - Physically remove the hazard.

Substitution - Replace the hazard.

Engineering Controls - Make physical changes to reduce the risk.

Isolation - Isolate the risk by separating people from the risk.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Protect workers through providing them with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves, helmets and earplugs.

• Elimination, Substitution, Isolation, Engineering Controls, Administrative controls, PPE

• PPE, Administrative controls, Engineering Controls, Isolation, Substitution, Elimination

• Substitution, Elimination, Isolation, Engineering Controls, PPE, Administrative controls

• Isolation, PPE, Administrative controls, Engineering Controls, Substitution, Elimination

When selecting a control to implement, what needs to be considered?

• Whether the control will adequately control the risk

• If it will create any additional risks

• If it will allow workers to do their work without discomfort or distress

• All of the above

What should be considered when monitoring control measures?

• If the control measure has been implemented as intended.

• Whether the control measure is adequate.

• If the implementation of the control measure has created any other hazards or risks.

What should be considered when reviewing control measures?

• Changes since the risk process was implemented

• Adequacy of controls for controlling the risk

• Effectiveness of the risk management process

• All of the above

Define 'workplace emergency'.

• A situation that poses an immediate risk to health, life, property, or environment.

• A regular day-to-day task at work.

• A scheduled meeting with the management.

• A routine safety drill conducted at the workplace.

How can workplaces ensure that emergencies are handled appropriately?

• By conducting regular emergency drills

• By ignoring emergency protocols

• By waiting for emergencies to happen

• By not having any emergency plans

What should be done in an emergency?

• Stay calm and call for help

• Panic and run away

• Ignore the situation

• Wait for someone else to act

How can you prevent injury during an evacuation?

• By staying calm and following the evacuation plan

• By ignoring the evacuation plan

• By panicking and rushing

• By staying in the building