participate in health and safety

Question 1

list of the 7 hazard identification methods

Answer 1

• talking with staff
• conduct physical inspections
• reviewing accidents and “near misses”
• media
• enlist the assistance of professional consultants and/or industry specialist
• publications such as online hazard alerts
• talk with representatives from like organisations and businesses

Question 2

list of the 3 risk assessment methods

Answer 2

• using a checklist
• adopting the what if approach
• using risk assessment software systems

Question 3

level 1; name and example

Answer 3

eliminate the hazards or risks

elimination; remove the hazard or cause of potential harm

Question 4

level 2; name and 2 examples

Answer 4

change the risk to reduce the harm;
substitution
engineering controls

Question 5

level 3; name and 2 examples

Answer 5

change the people to reduce the risk;
administrative controls
PPE

Question 6

to impede is to…

Answer 6

delay or prevent something, in this case risk controls

Question 7

name possible impeding factors

Answer 7

• staff
• a lack of resource or money
• a lack of planning
• poor management and communication

Question 8

in what year was the OHS act and explain it

Answer 8

2004; there are they key principles, acts and fight that relate to health ad safety. the act covers a range of circumstances and it is up to the duty holder to determine how they chose to comply with the act

Question 9

OHS regulations of …

Answer 9

2007; these are under the act. they provide specific ways that employers must adhere to the act such as reporting and recording, require licences and situations that require external notification.

Question 10

explain the victorian compliance codes

Answer 10

provides advice and guidance for specific elements of OHS in the workplace such as working in confined spaces, first aid n the workplace and communication of OHS in the workplace. if these codes are followed and applied appropriately a workplace will have complied with their OHS obligations

Question 11

when is it mandatory to report hazards to WorkSafe

Answer 11

any HS incident where a death has occurred or an employee or person within the workplace requires medical treatment by a doctor or immediate treatment as an in patient in a hospital must be reported to WorkSafe within 48 hours

also incidents involving high risk equipment

Question 12

list the 8 types of hazards

Answer 12

• biological
• manual tasks
• gravity
• radiation
• psychosocial
• equipment related
• chemical and dusts
• workplace policies

Question 13

define consultation

Answer 13

consultation is the process of formally discussing something to seek advice and make decisions. consultations in the workplace has a number of benefits for both employees and the organisations or business as a whole

Question 14

provide 5 benefits for employees

Answer 14

removal of hazards

protects the health and safety of all workers and prevents injuries, illnesses or loss

improves employee confidence and morale

encourage employees to be responsible for the health and safety of themselves, co workers and others

make them aware of legal responsibilities

Question 15

5 benefits for the business

Answer 15

compliance with legal requirements

creates a more productive, coperative and collaborative workplace

decreases the incidence of workplace accidents, reducing sick days

decreases equipment breakage due to misuse

less worker compensation claims

creates greater hazard control implementation

Question 16

5 ways to encourage worker participation

Answer 16

• valuing participation
• asking questions
• sharing information and keeping people informed
• considering the structure
• considering how to engage people

Question 17

what need to be considered when wanting to engage people?

Answer 17

• time of day
• length of meeting
• using visuals; dot points and summarised information
• ensure people feel comfortable and provide refreshments

Question 18

consultation is a legal requirement under OHS act 2004 and is needed to consult employees as far as reasonably practicable on issues related to ;

Answer 18

• identifying and assessing hazards or risks to health and safety in the workplace
• when providing information and training to staff
• when making decisions abut control measures to implement
• the monitoring of the health and safety of employee
• when making decisions but the adequacy of facilities for the welfare of employees

Question 19

define reasonable practicable

Answer 19

means that employers should consult with employees based on what is possible in the circumstances. reasonably practicable will spend on the size of the organisation or business, the nature and the structure of the workplace, work arrangements and the literacy and language abilities of the employees

Question 20

what are the first 4 steps of a risk control implementation pan

Answer 20

1. details of consultations process
2. list of allocated responsibilities and timeline
3. resources required
4. indentify hazards

Question 21

name the last 4 steps of risk control plan

Answer 21

5. asses the risk
6. outline the risk control options
7. outline any residual risks
8. review the process and risk control implemented

Question 22

what are the three ways likelihood can be determined

Answer 22

• quantitively
• ranking
• qualitatively

Question 23

consequences are based on three factors …

Answer 23

-the amount of loss the a risk may cause
-the severity of the accident or injury
-number of people who
might be exposed and effected by the risk

Question 24

factors that effects the selection of risk control options

Answer 24

• cost
• time
• resource availability
• suitability

Question 25

name the risk assessment considerations

Answer 25

consequences
risk rating
control options
likelihood