Tut 1: Conduct Safety and houserules

The WSH Act focuses on:

• Worker welfare only

• Systems and outcomes

• Government inspections only

• Contractor safety only

Under the WSH Act, responsibility for safety is placed on:

• Only the employer

• Only the employee

• All workplace stakeholders

• The safety officer only

The occupier is responsible for ensuring:

• All machinery and exits are safe

• Employees are punctual

• Projects are profitable

• The site is aesthetically pleasing

A principal refers to:

• The main safety officer

• Any person who hires another to perform work under a contract for service

• A government inspector

• A site engineer

Employers must conduct:

• Market research

• Risk assessments

• Performance appraisals

• Environmental audits

Employees must not:

• Use PPE properly

• Engage in unsafe acts

• Follow safety procedures

• Report hazards

Why is conducting a safety briefing important?

• To remind workers of deadlines

• To ensure safety and compliance with site rules

• To reduce wages

• To impress clients

A risk assessment helps to:

• Increase productivity

• Identify and control potential hazards

• Prepare monthly reports

• Approve budget requests

If an employer fails to ensure safety, the WSH Act may impose:

• penalties or fines

• promotion

• additional leave

• salary increment

Which of the following is a consequence for safety violations?

• Bonus deductions

• Higher penalties

• Promotion delays

• Longer lunch hours