Safety and Wellbeing Part 1

What is the meaning of health, safety, and duty of care in the workplace?

• Ensuring employees are happy at work

• Ensuring employees are paid on time

• Ensuring the workplace is safe and employees are not exposed to health risks

• Ensuring employees have enough vacation time

What does WHS stand for?

• Workplace Health and Safety

• Workplace Hazard and Safety

• Work Health and Security

• Work Hazard and Security

What is the importance of acting within the scope of responsibility in the workplace?

• To ensure tasks are completed quickly

• To ensure tasks are completed by the right person with the right authority

• To ensure employees are happy

• To ensure employees get promotions

What is the difference between a hazard and a risk?

• A hazard is a potential source of harm, while a risk is the likelihood of that harm occurring

• A hazard is a minor issue, while a risk is a major issue

• A hazard is a financial issue, while a risk is a health issue

• A hazard is a temporary issue, while a risk is a permanent issue

What is the purpose of WHS legislation and codes of practice?

• To ensure employees are paid on time

• To ensure the workplace is safe and employees are not exposed to health risks

• To ensure employees have enough vacation time

• To ensure employees are happy at work

What is the role of WHS inspectors?

• To ensure employees are paid on time

• To ensure the workplace is safe and employees are not exposed to health risks

• To ensure employees have enough vacation time

• To ensure employees are happy at work

What is the meaning of an incident, accident, and emergency in the workplace?

• An incident is a minor issue, an accident is a major issue, and an emergency is a critical issue

• An incident is a planned event, an accident is an unplanned event, and an emergency is a critical situation

• An incident is a potential issue, an accident is an actual issue, and an emergency is a critical situation

• An incident is a temporary issue, an accident is a permanent issue, and an emergency is a critical situation

What is the importance of safe work procedures and practices?

• To ensure tasks are completed quickly

• To ensure tasks are completed by the right person with the right authority

• To ensure the workplace is safe and employees are not exposed to health risks

• To ensure employees get promotions

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

• Legislation and government regulations

• Professional associations

• Colleagues

• Unions

What is the primary role/function of SafeWork NSW in relation to WHS?

• Providing financial advice

• Managing customer relations

• Involvement in workplace health and safety

• Developing software solutions