VCE VET CDM - WHS Module

Question 1

Health and safety at work is everybody’s responsibility.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Computer workstations should have:

Accepted Answer

Height adjustable monitors, Ergonomic chairs

Question 3

Who is the designated Health & Safety Officer in VCE VET IDM class?

Accepted Answer

The teacher taking the class

Question 4

This image is an example of

Accepted Answer

A solution to reduce a tripping hazard

Question 5

In WHS, MSDS’s are

Accepted Answer

Material Safety Data Sheets

Question 6

Personal Protective Equipment is used where a hazard/risk can be removed.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

Manual handling guidelines include:

Accepted Answer

Using lifting tools to help carry heavy items, Using correct lifting techniques to manage risk

Question 8

Noisy work environments can cause an impact on health. We can reduce impact by:

Accepted Answer

Providing hearing protection where noise can't be reduced, Moving noisy equipment into its own space

Question 9

Who’s responsibility is it to makesure that an employee desk is tidy and free from hazards.

Accepted Answer

The Employee

Question 10

A hazard is

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 11

Ergonomic chairs for computer workstations must be:

Accepted Answer

Ergonomic

Question 12

This image is an example of

Accepted Answer

An ergonomically correct computer workstation

Question 13

The image highlights that hearingprotection must be worn. This is because:

Accepted Answer

The noise hazard cannot be removed

Question 14

When using a desktop computer, the top of the monitors screen should generally be

Accepted Answer

Level with the users eye level

Question 15

A responsibility under the Health & Safety Act is called a “______ of Care”.

Accepted Answer

Duty

Question 16

By law, employers must ensure the health and safety of their employees.

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 17

In an Office Environment, tripping hazards include:

Accepted Answer

Carpet Mats, Cords and Leads

Question 18

WHS stands for

Accepted Answer

Work Health & Safety

Question 19

This image is an example of:

Accepted Answer

Bad posture that could lead to injury

Question 20

Occupational Overuse Syndrome refers to:

Accepted Answer

Repeated work activities that could cause injury over time

Question 21

A risk is

Accepted Answer

A chance of something happening that will cause injury

Questions 21