What is WHS
What does WHS stand for?
Work Health and Safety
What are the three sections of the Model WHS Laws?
The model WHS Act, the model WHS regulations, the model codes of practice
What are the four main types of personal protective equipment?
Gloves, apron, mask, goggles
What is one way you can report an incident?
Report it to your higher manager/supervisor // Bring it up in a workplace meeting // File an incident report.
Name one quality that could categorize someone as a vulnerable worker
Gender / Religion / Race / Age / Experience / Cultural/ linguistic background / Sexuality / Answers may vary
What is one aim of the Work Health and Safety act?
Minimize accidents and injuries in the workplace / Promote a positive workplace environment / Protect employees
True or False: Employers are required to survey employee wellbeing and workplace conditions.
True
Name three different types of safety signs and what they represent
Red circles: An activity is not permitted // Yellow Triangle: Hazard warning // Green Square: Emergency safety information // Blue Circle: Shows what protective equipment to wear // Red Diamonds: Warning of hazardous chemicals
What is the difference between an incident and a hazard?
An incident is an event that can cause harm/ negative effects while a hazard is anything with the potential to become an incident.
Name two things an employee may need to do during a workplace emergency
Follow emergency procedures // Contact emergency services/contacts // Evacuate // Assess potential risks // Access emergency kit
True or False: WHS only applies to the Hospitality industry.
False
What is one obligation of employees?
Maintain a good level of hygiene / Cooperate and listen to employers / Don’t intentionally interfere with workplace conduct.
True or False: You are allowed to be near/ handle food while sick as long as you are wearing the appropriate PPE.
False
What is one way you can identify hazard?
Regularly walking through the workplace // Making observations // Ensuring all equipment is being used appropriately // Considering how any unsafe work practices may be used.
Name two things a workplace is required to have incase of emergency.
Emergency and evacuation plan / Assigned safety manager / CPR trained staff / Emergency kit / Alerting system
Who does the WHS Act apply to?
Customers, managers, employers, and employees
What is one way the Model WHS Act protects workers?
Requires risk minimization // Provides proper training, education, and advice // Allows their voices to be heard
Name a type of PPE and a situation where it may be used.
Answers will vary
Name one possible hazard in the workplace
Answers may vary
What is one thing a WHS management system ensures?
Program of workplace inspections is implemented / Incidents investigated and reported / First aid arrangements and health monitoring in place / Hazards identified and monitored.