Workplace Safety Quiz

1. The old OHS act has been developed further to harmonise Australian
health regulations. What is the current act that has started in 2012 and
what does it stand for? Why is it necessary to protect the rights and
safety of workers?
2. What are three areas in which the current WHS laws help protect
workers?
3. Volunteers have been previously not considered in Safety acts. Why may
this be so? Are volunteers included in the current WHS act ? why / why
not?
4. Fill in the table below
Type of Workplace signage

Description

Draw an example

5. What is the concept of Workcover and what does it entail?

Risk Identification Template

6.

Where is the
Location of the
problem?

What is the Task

or Activity being
undertaken?

What is the
Hazard or Risk?

Who are the

People at risk?
What is the
likelihood of
injury (Scale 1-5)?
What is the
potential severity
of the injury
(Scale 1-5)?

7. The main principle of risk management is the idea of constant

evaluation. Why is it so important to re-evaluate the issues in risk
management?

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