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Workplace health and safety

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a hazard?

a)

A hazard is a type of freddo frog

b)

A hazard is a potential source of harm or injury on a person .

c)
A hazard is a type of weather phenomenon
d)
A hazard is a type of musical instrument
2.

What is an example of a workplace hazard? You can choose more than one

a)
Slippery floors in a restaurant kitchen
b)

A desk that cannot be height adjusted

c)

Chemicals being stored without labels

d)

Fortnite

e)

A poor internet connection

3.

Who is responsible for workplace health and safety?

a)

Workers

b)

Managers

c)

The CEO

d)

Everyone in the workplace is responsible for safety

4.

What are the components of a workplace risk?

a)

Likelihood of an injury occurring

b)

Consequences if the injury occurs

c)

How you are feeling on the day

5.

An insignificant consequence means

a)

Lost time

b)

Minor injury requiring first aid treatment

c)

Hospitalisation required

d)

No treatment required

6.

If you are injured at work, you should

a)
Wait for the injury to heal on its own
b)
Blame a coworker for the injury
c)
Ignore the injury and continue working
d)
Report the injury to your employer and seek medical attention.
7.

In a workplace risk assessment, a treatment is...

a)

Actions taken to increase risks

b)

Actions taken to mitigate or eliminate risks

c)

A day spa

d)

Identifying hazards in the workplace

8.

An example of a treatment to prevent falls in the workplace is...

a)

Implementing proper training programs

b)

Providing safety equipment such as railings

c)
Providing free snacks in the break room
d)

Encouraging employees to relax and not worry so much

9.

An example of a treatment for the risk of injury by carpentry equipment is...

a)

Listening to music while you work to help you concentrate

b)

Training for the use of equipment

c)

Using guards for machinery

d)
Wearing appropriate safety gear
10.

The best approach to workplace safety is...

a)

A proactive culture of safety where employees feel confident to speak up

b)

Using a range of measures and treatments to manage workplace risks

c)

Just ignore it

d)

Hope for the best

11.

What is the primary goal of workplace safety training?

a)

To comply with legal requirements

b)

To prevent workplace accidents and injuries

c)

To increase productivity

d)

To reduce insurance premiums

12.

What should be done when a new hazard is identified in the workplace?

a)

Ignore it until it causes an accident

b)

Report it to a supervisor or safety officer

c)

Remove it yourself without any assistance

d)

Document it and continue working

13.

Which of the following is NOT a type of workplace hazard?

a)

Chemical hazards

b)

Ergonomic hazards

c)

Psychological hazards

d)

Atmospheric hazards

14.

What action should be taken if a coworker is observed operating equipment unsafely?

a)

Ignore the behavior as it is not your responsibility

b)

Report the behavior to a supervisor immediately

c)

Join them in operating the equipment to speed up work

d)

Take a break until they finish using the equipment

15.

What is the purpose of emergency exit drills in the workplace?

a)

To improve physical fitness of employees

b)

To comply with workplace regulations only

c)

To ensure employees know how to evacuate safely during an emergency

d)

To take a break from regular work routines