Knowledge Test Assessment Questions
Q1. In the state that you live in what is the name of the Act that employees and employers must adhere to regarding workplace safety?(10-20 words).
Q2. Outline the WHS Hierarchy of Control, explaining how it affects WHS.(30-50 words)
Q3. Describe what your OHS / WHS legislation says in relation to an employer’s responsibility to keep a workplace safe?(80-100 Words)
Q4. What is meant by the term “reasonably practicable”? (10-20 Words)
Q5. What obligations do workers and other persons have whilst at work?(30-50 Words)
Q6. What are the requirements on an organisation in regards to consulting with workers re OHS / WHS? (30-50 Words)
Q7. What requirements does a business have in relation to providing a Health and Safety Representative?(20-50 Words)
Q8. What are the powers and functions of a Health and Safety Representative?(10-20 Words)
Q9. Describe the 4 steps you would follow when assessing safety risks?(30 -50 Words)
Q10. Describe 3 different ways you can identify hazards within your workplace.(10-20 Words)Q11. Describe how you would undertake a risk assessment?(80-100 Words)
Q12. Describe how you would control risks in a workplace?(80-100 Words)
Q13. At what stage in the risk control process should Administrative controls and PPE be considered?(30-50 Words)
Q14. According the WHS Regulations, when is a review of controls mandatory?(10-20 Words)
Q15. List 4 benefits of keeping records of the risk management process.(30-50 Words)
Q16. What records should you keep in relation to hazard and risk assessments within your workplace?(30-50 Words)
Q17. What is due diligence and how does it relate to OHS / WHS?(10-20 Words)
Q18. According to the OHS / WHS legislation in your state, what are the legal the ramifications of failure to observe the legislation?(10-20 Words)
Q19. Excluding the legal ramifications, what could be the result of failing to comply with OHS / WHS laws, policy, procedures or practices?(30-50 Words)Q20. What requirements does an employer have in regards to training and providing information to workers regarding OHS / WHS?(30-50 Words)
Q21. List 8 specific hazards that are specified within WHS legislation or Codes of Practice. (80-100 Words)