PPE
Name 3 PPE items found in a kitchen?
Fire Blanket, Apron, Goggles, Gloves, Protective Shoes
Whats is the definition of a Hazard?
A hazard is anything with the potential to cause harm, damage, or adverse health effects to people, property, or the environment
A wet or contaminated floor surface, such as spills of liquids (water, coffee), oil, or cleaning agents. What type of hazard is this?
A Slip Hazard
True or False:
You should wash the venom of a snakebite off the victims skin?
False, you should not wash the bite site. Traces of the venom are used in hospitals to identify the snake type.
What is the best way to stop serve bleeding from a wound?
Apply firm direct pressure to the wound.
Should your employer supply PPE for you to complete jobs?
Yes, your employer is legally required to provide you with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if hazards in the workplace cannot be eliminated or reduced by other safety measures.
The likelihood or chance that a person will be harmed or suffer an illness if exposed to a hazard.
High noise levels, radiation, high-voltage electricity, and extreme temperatures (heat/cold).What type of hazards are these?
Physical Hazards
What is the correct CPR ratio for all ages?
30 compressions to 2 breaths (30:2)
What is the first thing you should do before helping an injured person at an accident scene?
Check for danger, ensure the scene is safe for yourself and others.
Name 4 Hazards you might come across when bush walking?
Snakes, Slippery path, Fallen Trees, Falling objects,
What does WHS stand for?
WHS stands for Work Health and Safety
Workplace bullying, violence and aggression, excessive workload, and burnout. What type of hazards is this?
Psychosocial Hazards
If someone has a burn, should you directly apply ice to the skin?
No, you should not apply ice directly to the burn. You should place the burn under cool running water.
True or False:
If you are caught in a rip current at the beach, you should swim against it back to shore immediately?
False. You should stay calm, swim parallel to shore or float until rescued
What Does PPE mean?
Personal Protective Equiment
What is a Risk Assessment?
A risk assessment is a structured, proactive process of identifying potential hazards, evaluating the likelihood and severity of harm, and implementing measures to eliminate or minimize risks.
Vapors, fumes, cleaning products, asbestos, and gases. Are what type of hazard?
Chemical Hazards
If you were in the bush and an emergency happens but your phone doesn't have service what number would you call for help?
a) 112
b) 122
c) 000
d) 911
How many litres of water should you have per person. per day when going on a hike?
3-4 litres per person, per day
On the Hierarchy of Controls, where does PPE come?
Red Zone/ Bottom
What does DRSABCD stand for?
It stands for Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, and Defibrillation.
Doing repetitive movements such as lifting or typing, What type of hazard is this?
Ergonomic Hazards
What is a key sign that a guest is moving from dehydration into dangerous heat stroke?
They stop sweating and their skin becomes hot and dry.
What is the recommended position you should use for an unconscious but breathing patient?
The position is called the Recovery Position