Whs Quiz
Complete this quiz to test your Workplace Health and Safety knowledge. Completion of the quiz is mandatory, you can do it at home or in class.
- 1.Safety is:
- A.
The responsiblity of the teacher
- B.
The individual
- C.
Workcover Australia
- D.
Everyone who works in the workshop
- 2.Hazards can be controlled in the workshop by:
- A.
Cleaning up spills immediately
- B.
Reading and following safety signage
- C.
Removing hazards
- D.
Wearing the correct PPE
- E.
All of the above
- 3.Accidents:
- A.
Cannot be avoided
- B.
Are largely preventable
- C.
Only happen to people who deserve them
- D.
Are completely unpredictable
- 4.The yellow and black markings on the workshop floor are
- A.
Areas to be swept at the of each lesson
- B.
Machinery safety zones
- C.
Teacher only zones
- D.
Areas where safety glasses must be worn
- 5.A chemical hazard refers to:
- A.
Dirt and liquids
- B.
Poisons and dusts
- C.
Fumes and airborne materials
- D.
Noise and bad lighting
- 6.Hazards can arise from:
- A.
The work environment
- B.
The use of machinery and substances
- C.
Poorly laid out and designed work spaces
- D.
Inappropriate systems and procedures
- E.
All of the above
- 7.Manual handling refers to:
- A.
Lifting, pushing, carrying and lifting of equipment and objects
- B.
Rolling heavy objects to move them
- C.
Returning tools to the correct place
- D.
Putting tools and equipment on shelving for storage
- 8.When manual handling heavy objects
- A.
You should bend your knees before lifting
- B.
You shouldn't lift any object over 15kgs on your own
- C.
If the object is over 15kgs you should use a trolley or another lifting/carrying device
- D.
All of the above
- 9.If an identified risk has a ranking of 6 on the risk assessment scale, how likely is it to happen:
- A.
It could happen anytime - very likely
- B.
It could happen sometime - likely
- C.
It could happen but very rarely - unlikely
- D.
It could happen but probably never happen - very unlikely
- 10.What is meant by risk management:
- A.
Managing people to avoid accidents
- B.
Indentifying hazards, assessing the risk and then finding solutions
- C.
Removing all sharp and dangerous objects from the workshop
- D.
Reading all instructions before starting to work
- 11.What injuries/hazards could occur from excessive noise
- A.
Distraction from the task leading to injury
- B.
Hearing damage
- C.
Inability to hear others in the workspace
- D.
All of the above
- 12.Appropriate Personal Protection Equipment is worn:
- A.
At the discretion of your teacher
- B.
At all times when working in the workshop
- C.
Only when using power tools
- D.
Only when you are within the machinery safety zones
- 13.A work method statement is useful for
- A.
Choosing the appropriate materials for the job
- B.
Pleasing your teacher
- C.
Organising your work flow, identifying and assessing possible risk factors
- D.
Checking that you have the correct tools to complete the task
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