General OHS
Who is Resposible for Health & Safety at the Unit?
A. The Manager
B. The Staff
C. The Company
D. Everyone
D. Everyone
We all have the responsibility to ensure a safe working environment for all.
What does IOD Stand for?
Injury on Duty
What should you do if you discover damaged electrical cords or equipment?
A. Attempt to repair it yourself
B. Ignore it and continue working
C. Report it to the appropriate personnel and avoid using it until it is repaired or replaced
D. Use the equipment as long as it is still functioning
c) Report it to the appropriate personnel and avoid using it until it is repaired or replaced
The Equipment should then also be "locked out" or "Tagged out". A note is to be attached to the item.
Isolation Patient Rooms-
Need to be cleaned every __ Hrs
2 Hours
This is per the Infection Protection Controls (IPC)
How old do you have to be to use a Gravity slicer?
A. 17
B. 33
C. 18
D. 19
C. 18
It is against the law for minors to operate high risk equipment.
Which is a Chemical Hazard?
A. Knives
B. Cleaning products
C. Slippery floors
D. flu
B. Cleaning products
Chemicals come in different forms-
liquid, gas and powder
What is Mr Kriek's least favourite colour?
A. Yellow
B. Green
C. Orange
B. Green
Please don't use this colour at your units
(this is for your own safety)
What does P.A.S.S mean ?
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
The Kitchen inspection should be completed_______
A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Quarterly
B. Monthly
This is done by the Manager and filed in the OHS file
What is the primary purpose of conducting regular safety inspections?
A. To increase productivity in the workplace
B. To identify and correct potential safety hazards
C. To evaluate employee performance
D. To enforce strict regulations on employees
B. To identify and correct potential safety hazards.
Prevention is better than cure
What is an Incident Report ?
A. The report written and given to the paramedic
B. The report written and kept in the OHS file
B. The report written and kept in the OHS file
Incident reports should be completed as soon as possible following an incident or injury. The report might only be used or circulated within the company, but if severe enough, it will need to be sent to insurers, regulatory bodies, or even the police.
Do not confuse this report with the IOD report
OHS was created in what year?
1970
Which of the following is an example of personal protective equipment (PPE)?
A. Fire extinguisher
B. Safety goggles
C. First aid kit
D. Thermometer
B. Safety goggles
Anything worn on the body is considered PPE
What is the importance of a checklist?
A. To ensure Staff are correctly doing their duties.
B. To clarify inspection responsibilities, control inspection activities and provides a report of inspection activities.
C. To Identify risks and Hazards.
B. To clarify inspection responsibilities, control inspection activities and provides a report of inspection activities.
What is an Adverse Event?
It is the correct OHS term for any incident/injury that has happened at the facility.
What is Safety Data Sheets (MSD's)?
A. Information sheets with chemical information
B. Information sheet that details how to lift a heavy box
C. Information sheet that explains the rules at work
A. Information sheets with chemical information
Your Chemical supplier should provide you with these data sheets. On these data sheets is the recommended first aid if the chemical has made contact with the body, eyes or mouth.
What are the 3 fundamental rights employees are entitled for OHS ?
A. To Know, To Participate, To Refuse
B. Tea break, Lunch time & Over time
C. IOD, Employment Equity & Health Care
A. To Know, To Participate, To Refuse
The Occupational Health and Safety Act entitles all employees to three fundamental rights: The right to know about health and safety matters. The right to participate in decisions that could affect their health and safety. The right to refuse work that could affect their health and safety and that of others.
What is a Lock-out Procedure?
A. Working Equipment is locked away in a room.
B. Non-working Equipment is locked away in a room.
C. A Red tag is used on Equipment that should not be operated.
C. A Red tag is used on Equipment that should not be operated.
This will be used when equipment is faulty, there is a service being done on the equipment and the equipment should not be used during that time or when training is first to be done for the new equipment.
For what time period should previous OHS meeting minutes be kept for?
A.2 years
B.3 years
C.5 years
B.3 years
It is very important to keep record of this. If a query had to arise, where an injury was involved, then there is clear evidence of actions taken.
Negligence = malpractice = sued = court = expenses
What is the most important reason why all accidents should be investigated and recorded?
A. Comply with health and safety law
B. Satisfy the enforcement officer
C. Prevent similar accidents in the future
C. Prevent similar accidents in the future
The point of OHS is to identify risks and hazards in the workplace to prevent injuries & illness.
Which is a biological hazard?
A. Bacteria
B. Viruses
C. Gases
D. A & B
D. A & B
Biological hazards are organic substances that pose a threat to the health of humans and other living organisms.
Which of the following is a HEALTH hazard?
A.Noise/radiation/repetitive/movements/heat/cold/stress
B. Hot Surfaces/Slippery Floors
A. Noise, radiation, repetitive movements, heat, cold, stress, harassment
B - Causes Injuries
A - Can cause health problems
How many types of fire extinguishers are there?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
D. 8
B. 5
The building inspection should be completed_______
A. Weekly
B. Monthly
C. Quarterly
C. Quarterly
This needs to be done as part of your walk-about with the Facility Manager.
The shape of a WARNING sign is___________
A. Square
B. Triangle
C. Circular
B. Triangular