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OHAS Prelim Quiz 1 - Attempt Review
OHAS Prelim Quiz 1 - Attempt Review
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Prelim Quiz 1
Question 1
Incorrect
Most PPE is provided for the personal use of a worker. PPE may not be shared in some circumstances, for example where PPE is only required
for limited periods.
Select one:
True
False
Question 2
Incorrect
This clothing or equipment designed to be worn by someone to protect them from the risk of injury or illness.
Answer: PPE
Question 3
Incorrect
It includes an assessment of risks, a business security plan incorporating staff safety, measures to control risks, and staff training in risk
identification and management.
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Question 4
Incorrect
The use of personal protective equipment is highest on the list of control priorities. These controls should not be relied on as the primary
means of risk control until the options higher in the list of control priorities have been exhausted.
Select one:
True
False
Question 5
Correct
The field of public health that studies trends in illnesses and injuries in the worker population and proposes and implements strategies and
regulations to prevent them. Its scope is broad, encompassing a wide variety of disciplines—from toxicology and epidemiology to
ergonomics and violence prevention.
Question 6
Correct
You must not be involve in the investigation in the workplace incidents because they do not result in serious injury. To investigate the
incident, you have to establish the facts - who was involved, when it happened, and why. This information should be used to prevent further
incidents.
Select one:
True
False
Question 7
Correct
As a business owner you are not legally responsible for making sure your workplace is safe for your staff.
Select one:
True
False
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Question 8
Correct
If PPE is required, the person conducting the business or undertaking must provide it to workers free of charge. However, there may be
circumstances where the payment for it can be negotiated. In deciding who should provide PPE consider:
whether the equipment can generally be used outside work, such as sunglasses or boots
the need for a personal fit
the requirements in the relevant industrial award or enterprise agreement regarding provision of PPE.
Select one:
True
False
Question 9
Correct
Previously called a workplace health and safety officer - or an elected health and safety representative to carry out an internal investigation
and make recommendations.
Question 10
Incorrect
It is important to implement systems to ensure your staff's safety in the workplace. This includes procedures for staff working early and
leaving late and for staff working at night, alone or in isolation, who are exposed to a higher safety risk. You will also need to implement safe
practices for staff who travel, telecommute from home, or work away from the office.
Select one:
True
False
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Question 11
Correct
Look for broken or damaged components before using PPE and repair or replace it as needed.
Select one:
True
False
Question 12
Correct
To prepare for the possibility of a safety breach, you should identify internal and external risks to your staff. For example, if your business
operates late at night and has a lot of cash on site you may be at high risk from an armed hold-up.
Select one:
True
False
Question 13
Correct
Businesses are required by law to report serious injury or illnesses to Workplace Health and Safety.
Select one:
True
False
Question 14
Correct
As an employer you are legally required to develop a staff training program. An important part of this training is to ensure your staff's safety
while undertaking their duties. You can undertake staff training either in-house or externally. As part of your risk management plan you
should be fully aware of what personal safety risks are faced by your staff. Training can then address these risks. For new staff, personal safety
training will be part of work health and safety inductions.
Select one:
True
False
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Question 15
Correct
Lighting, ventilation, wiring and desk installations for remote workers must meet safe work requirements. Remote workers should also work
in a safe way (i.e. not be distracted by interference and take regular breaks).
Select one:
True
False
Question 16
Correct
Historically, the focus of occupational health and safety efforts have been on manual labor occupations, such as factory workers. But the field
now encompasses all occupations in the United States.
Select one:
True
False
Question 17
Correct
When wearing more than one item of PPE to protect against substances, such as hazardous chemicals or biological substances, it is important
to put on and remove each item correctly. If hands could become contaminated when removing PPE, it is important to wash them thoroughly
to prevent accidental contamination.
Select one:
True
False
Question 18
Correct
Employers and company management are not obliged to provide a safe working environment for all of their employees.
Select one:
True
False
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Question 19
Correct
All employers must not have workers' compensation insurance. If one of your staff experiences a work-related injury, workers' compensation
insurance will not cover their medical costs and lost wages.
Select one:
True
False
Question 20
Incorrect
It addresses how your business can prepare for and to continue operate in the event of a personal safety incident.
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