Whs Quiz

13 Questions | By Carmelgt1 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Total Attempts: 878

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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.

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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