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Hazard Identification and Reporting in the Workplace

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or False: A PCBU has the primary duty of care under WHS legislation.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Which of the following is NOT a hazard?

a)

Hazardous chemicals

b)

Extreme temperatures

c)

Machinery and equipment

d)

Rest breaks

3.

According to SafeWork Australia statistics on worker fatalities in 2021, which state had the highest recorded fatalities?

a)

NSW

b)

WA

c)

QLD

d)

VIC

4.

What is the definition of a hazard?

a)

Something that has the potential to cause harm.

b)

A workplace injury.

c)

Something that makes your workplace safe.

d)

A scheduled workplace inspection.

5.

Who is responsible for reporting workplace hazards?

a)

Everyone

b)

Workers

c)

PCBUs

d)

HR

6.

Under WHS legislation a worker is defined as:

a)

Contractors

b)

Employees

c)

Volunteers

d)

All of the above

7.

When should hazard reporting take place?

a)

Only during safety training sessions

b)

As soon as possible after identifying a hazard

c)

At the end of the workday

d)

During annual performance reviews

8.

What is the main benefit of effective hazard identification and reporting?

a)

Increased workload for employees

b)

Reduced workplace productivity

c)

Improved workplace health and safety

d)

Increased competition among employees

9.

The organisational policy required the worker to submit the report to the manager by:

a)

submitting paper form in person

b)

emailing manager using provided email address on form

c)

telling manager you have completed form

d)

no need to submit form, manager will complete it themselves

10.

Which of the following is NOT required on the hazard report form?

a)

Location of the hazard

b)

Description of the hazard

c)

Remedy that you believe may resolve the hazard

d)

Who caused the hazard