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Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control
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A #sportandrec quiz to revise WHS/OHS risk assessment.
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1
What is consultation?
A 2006 French Film
The quantitative or qualitative estimate of risk
A situation involving exposure to danger
Formally discussions to seek advice and make decisions
2
Which of the following is the correct procedure for conducting a risk assessment?
Identify, Assess, Control Options
Control, Assess, Identify
Identify, Control Options, Assess
Identify, Access, Control Options
3
"Remove the hazard or cause of potential harm completely" is which risk control option?
Engineering Controls
Isolation
Administrative Controls
Elimination
4
What information would you provide to a person conducting hazard identification?
Contact details of all staff members
Workplace inspection checklist
Records of maintenance completed
Audit Reports
5
Which of the following is
not
an Act, regulation or code of practice?
Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004
Occupational Health & Safety Regulations 2007
Victorian Compliance Codes
Occupational Health & Safety Code
6
"Create a barrier between harm and employees in the workplace" is which risk control option?
Elimination
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
Isolation
7
"Worst case scenario, severe loss, multiple deaths and serious casualties" describes:
Moderate Consequence
Minor Consequence
Insignificant Consequence
Catastrophic Consequence
8
"Changes to equipment, materials or resources to reduce the harm" is which risk control option?
Isolation
Administrative Controls
Elimination
Engineering Controls
9
"Will probably occur, history of frequently occurring in similar instances" describes:
Likely
Rare
Unlikely
Possible
10
Who regulates OHS in Victoria?
Government
OHS Officers
OHS Department
Worksafe
11
If you have a large group and break them down into smaller groups, it is an example of:
Considering how to engage people
Asking questions
Considering the structure
Sharing information and keeping people informed
12
How often should hazard identification take place in the workplace?
Annually
Ongoing process
Every 6 months
After a workplace accident
13
A risk control and evaluation plan should document:
Resource Availability
Cost
List of allocated responsibilities and timeline
Time
14
How can you encourage worker participation?
Prizes
Considering the structure
Asking questions
Valuing their participation
15
Which of the following is
NOT
an impeding factor?
Staff
Lack of experience
Lack of resources or money
Lack of planning
16
"Expected, very likely, occurs often in most circumstances" describes:
Almost Certain
Likely
Unlikely
Rare
17
"Negligible impact and loss. No or very minor injury or harm" describes:
Moderate Consequence
Insignificant Consequence
Major Consequence
Minor Consequence
18
"Reasonable amount of loss, medical treatment required, disability and injuries" describes:
Minor Consequence
Insignificant Consequence
Moderate Consequence
Major Consequence
19
What does OHS stand for?
Other Health Standards
Occupational Health & Safety
Occupational Health Standards
Optional Hierarchy Standards
20
What is a hazard?
An incident occurs in the workplace and you must document it
A 1948 American film directed by George Marshall
Source of potential harm which could cause injury or loss.
A Belgian professional footballer who plays for Chelsea
21
If a risk was assessed as E (Insignificant) & 1 (Rare), it would be rated:
High
Extreme
Very Low
Medium
22
If a risk was assessed as B (Major) & 2 (Unlikely), it would be rated:
Extreme
High
Very Low
Medium
23
Which of the following is a hazard identification method?
Checklists
Staff Meetings
Media
Internet
24
Who is responsible for maintaining health and safety in the workplace?
OHS Manager
Supervisors
Employees
All staff
25
When would you have to report an incident/accident to Worksafe?
When medical treatment from a doctor/hospital has occured
Any incident involving high risk equipment (e.g. Explosives)
Any time an accident occurs in the workplace
When a death has occured
26
Which of the following is a risk assessment method?
Staff meetings
PowerPoint Presentations
The 'what if' approach
Posters to instruct workers on OHS policy
27
"Not expected but could occur, slight possibility" describes:
Likely
Unlikely
Rare
Almost Certain
28
Why is it important for a workplace to conduct risk assessments?
A risk assessment involves identify, assess and controls
The OHS officer to fulfil his duties in a courteous manner
OHS is important
Protect employees and others in the workplace
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If a risk was assessed as A (Catastrophic) & 5 (Almost Certain), it would be rated:
Very Low
Medium
Extreme
High
