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Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
What is the OHS Management System (OHSMS) primarily a set of?
Financial strategies
Health and safety policies
Marketing procedures
Technological innovations
What is the purpose of the OHS Management System as mentioned in the image?
To ensure competitive advantage in the market
To support schools in managing their health and safety obligations
To provide financial assistance to organizations
To create a social media presence for safety awareness
Where are the Chemical Register and asbestos folder, including the Asbestos Management Plan, stored?
Staffroom
Administration office
Library
Principal's office
Where is the OHS Notice Board located?
Library
Staffroom
Administration office
Cafeteria
Where should the Evacuation Process be displayed?
Only in the Staffroom
In all classrooms and key areas within the school buildings
Exclusively in the Administration office
On the school's website
What is the purpose of the Issue Resolution Flowchart?
To outline the company's organizational structure
To provide a step-by-step guide for resolving workplace health and safety issues
To track employee attendance and performance
To serve as a training manual for new employees
Who is our Health and Safety Rep?
Nathan Gauci
Lauren Smith
Nicole Pilkington
Sarah Faella
What should be done if there is no Health and Safety Representative (HSR) when an OHS issue arises?
Ignore the issue until an HSR is elected
Employees nominate a representative to discuss the issue with management or establish an HSR election process
Immediately contact WorkSafe
Wait for the next staff meeting to address the issue
What should be done after an issue is resolved according to the flowchart?
Contact WorkSafe to report the resolution
Record the resolution, report to staff meeting or Health and Safety Committee if established, and inform affected employees of the outcome
Issue a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN)
No further action is required
Who is the Acting Principal and Workplace Manager at Riverwalk Primary School for the OHS Structural Chart 2024?
Emma Stephens
Nicole Pilkington
Barry Devlin
Mus Fehmi
Which role is Emma Stephens responsible for in the OHS Structural Chart 2024?
Health & Safety Rep (HSR)
Asbestos Coordinator
Principal Delegate OHS Management
Contractors
Who is assigned the role of First Aid according to the OHS Structural Chart 2024?
Nathan Gauci
Nicole Pilkington
Barry Devlin
Emma Stephens
What role does Mus Fehmi hold in the OHS Structural Chart 2024?
Purchasing
Contractors
Asbestos Coordinator
Return to Work Coordinator
Who is responsible for Hazard & Incident Reporting for staff according to the OHS Structural Chart 2024?
Nicole Pilkington
Barry Devlin
All Staff
Mus Fehmi
What is eduSafe Plus?
A fitness program for Department employees
A hazard, incident, and injury reporting system for the Department
A health insurance plan for staff, visitors, and contractors
A training module for new employees
Who can use eduSafe Plus to report incidents?
Only Department employees
Only visitors and contractors
Department employees, on behalf of themselves or other employees
Exclusively the health and safety officers
What type of report should be submitted if a person is harmed or injured?
Hazard
Near Miss
Injury
Accident
What does a 'Near Miss' report indicate?
A person was injured but not seriously
A person could have been harmed or injured but wasn't
A hazard was identified but not reported
An injury occurred but was not related to the workplace
How often are workplace inspections scheduled according to the document?
Monthly
Quarterly
Annually
Weekly
What is the purpose of workplace inspections as mentioned in the document?
To train new employees
To schedule team meetings
To identify hazards and communicate concerns
To conduct performance reviews
What action does the document encourage in case of observing a hazard or near miss?
Wait for the next inspection to report it
Ignore it unless it happens again
Report it immediately
Only report it if someone is injured
How often should the Coloured Zone Wardens and their Deputy complete one General Workplace Inspection Checklist for their zone?
Every month
Every week
Every quarter
Every year
What happens to the checklists after they are completed?
They are reviewed by the entire team.
They are stored in admin
They are handed to Mus.
They are signed off by the Assistant Principal
What is the final step in the Workplace Inspection Process as depicted in the image?
Reviewing the checklists
Assigning actions to relevant persons
Signing off completed corrective actions
Handing the checklists to Mus
What is the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
A) A paid long-term counselling service
B) A free, short-term, and strictly confidential counselling service
C) A health insurance program
D) A professional development course
How many free sessions does the EAP provide for Department employees?
A) Two sessions
B) Unlimited sessions
C) Four sessions
D) One session
Who are eligible to access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
A) Only Department employees
B) All Department employees and their immediate adult family members
C) Only school council employees
D) Only Casual Relief Teachers (CRTs) employed by school councils
What happens after using all four free sessions of EAP?
A) The program is discontinued
B) The counsellor will discuss further options based on personal circumstances
C) Additional sessions are automatically provided
D) The employee must pay for additional sessions
What types of issues can be explored with the EAP Counselling Service?
Financial planning and investment strategies
Work-related stress and life-related issues
Cooking recipes and culinary skills
Travel planning and vacation choices
Which of the following is not a topic covered by the EAP Counselling Service?
Work-life balance
Conflict and interpersonal dynamics at work
Personal-health issues
Sports coaching and team management
How can staff access the EAP Counselling Service?
Via email and chat support only
Through face-to-face and telephone services
By postal mail and fax
Through an online forum and social media
Who is the Manager Assist service primarily designed for?
Students seeking career advice
Teachers looking for educational resources
Principals, school leaders, and managers seeking advice on people management
Parents looking for school enrollment assistance
What type of support does Manager Assist provide?
Technical support for school software
Confidential advice and coaching on supporting staff
Financial planning for educational institutions
Marketing strategies for school events
Which of the following is NOT listed as an area of support by Manager Assist?
Managing Staff wellbeing issues
Approaching a difficult conversation with employees
Managing challenging team dynamics
Offering legal advice to the school
How soon will an appointment time be scheduled after contacting LifeWorks for the EAP service?
Within 5 days
Within 24 hours
During business hours only
After a week
What is the availability of the EAP service telephone line?
9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
8am to 6pm, every day
24 hours, 7 days a week
Business hours only
When are non-urgent counselling requests received after hours scheduled to be addressed?
Within 24 hours
During the next available appointment
During business hours (8am–6pm)
Within five days of initial contact
What is the timeframe for an appointment to be undertaken after initial contact?
Within 24 hours
On the same day
Within five days
Within a week
What is Converge International?
A) A government department for education
B) A private tutoring company
C) An external third-party supplier that provides conflict resolution support services
D) A non-profit organization for student welfare
What does RESPONSIVENESS mean in the context of DET's Values?
We hold ourselves and others to account for the work that we do
We respond in a timely manner with our best work
We are genuine, supportive and do the right thing
We value others and accept their differences
Which of the following best describes INTEGRITY as one of DET's Values?
We behave in the best interests of the public by making fair and objective decisions
We are honest, ethical and transparent
We uphold and respect the rights of others
We value others and accept their differences
What is the key aspect of IMPARTIALITY according to DET's Values?
We are genuine, supportive and do the right thing
We hold ourselves and others to account for the work that we do
We behave in the best interests of the public by making fair and objective decisions
We respond in a timely manner with our best work
What does RESPECT signify in DET's Values?
We are honest, ethical and transparent
We behave in the best interests of the public by making fair and objective decisions
We value others and accept their differences
We uphold and respect the rights of others
How is HUMAN RIGHTS described as a value of DET?
We are genuine, supportive and do the right thing
We value others and accept their differences
We hold ourselves and others to account for the work that we do
We uphold and respect the rights of others
Why are DET's Values important to school staff?
They provide a dress code for staff
They help set expected behaviours and how staff should treat each other
They are used for financial management
They dictate the curriculum for students
What does living the DET's Values create in the workplace?
A competitive environment
A healthy, respectful, and supportive workplace
A focus on individual achievements
An emphasis on sports
What is the role of a Workplace Contact Officer (WCO)?
To provide technical support for computer issues
To assist staff with general enquiries or concerns about workplace conduct and family violence
To manage the financial accounts of the department
To organize social events for staff members
What can a Workplace Contact Officer provide to assist with matters related to family violence?
Legal representation in court
Information, guidance, and resources
Financial loans to affected staff
Personal counseling sessions
Which of the following is a way a Workplace Contact Officer supports staff?
Outlining Departmental policies, processes, and principles
Offering private tutoring for professional development
Planning team-building exercises
Conducting performance reviews
How often does electrical equipment need to be tested and tagged?
6 month
12 months
Every 2 years
Never
What is the acronym to support manual handling?
STAR
SMART
START
What does a code pink stand for?
Sports Field Evacuation
Gym evacuation
Lock Down
Off-site evacuation
What is the role of the warden?
Sweep internal and external spaces, collect anyone left behind, report any hazards.
Walk to the assembly point with student you find along the way
Act as directed by the chief warden, wear high vis, sweep internal and external spaces, collect anyone left behind, report any hazards, complete QR Form
Act as directed by the chief warden
Who is the Warden in the green zone?
Lauren Smith
Danielle Larkin
Shaun Jennings
Mandy Mcewen
