WHS 1

The term "WHS" stands for

• Workplace Health and Security

• Work Handling and Safety

• Work Hazard and Standards

• Work Health and Safety

The implications of the cost of workplace injury include all of the following, except

• Human

• Social

• Environmental

• Economic

"Participation" and "consultation" in relation to WHS refer to

• Management decision-making processes

• Employee training programs

• Employee involvement in WHS processes

• Legal requirements for workplace inspections

SafeWork NSW is responsible for investigating incidents in ?

• Queensland

• Victoria

• New South Wales

• Western Australia

The purpose of WHS legislation is to:

• Ensure compliance with workplace policies

• Promote employee well-being

• Establish safety standards in the workplace

• Enforce disciplinary actions for non-compliance

Which body is responsible for developing national WHS policies and standards in Australia?

• Safe Work Australia

• SafeWork NSW

• Local councils

• Unions

Which of the following is an example of an internal source of workplace WHS information?

• Government websites

• Safety data sheets

• Employee handbooks

• Industry publications

The primary role of a health and safety committee or health and safety representative (HSR) is to

• Conduct workplace inspections

• Develop WHS policies and procedures

• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation

• Facilitate worker participation and consultation in WHS matters

A hazard is:

• An unsafe action performed by an individual

• A potential source of harm or danger

• A workplace incident resulting in injury

• An ineffective safety control measure

The hierarchy of risk control includes all of the following, except:

• Eliminate the risk

• Minimize the risk

• Transfer the risk

• Isolate the risk