Workplace Safety and Responsibility

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What is the primary goal of accepting responsibility in the workplace?

To notify and perform due diligence

To protect yourself and co-workers (correct)

To avoid consequences

To follow the correct lifting techniques

When should you use mechanical aids in the workplace?

When available equipment is safe

When dealing with heavy objects

When lifting above capacity (correct)

When working in a team

What is a crucial aspect of workplace safety design?

Well-lit work areas (correct)

Proper storage of chemicals

Regular job rotation

All of the above

What is the primary responsibility of managers and supervisors?

Ensuring worker safety Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when lifting heavy objects?

Ask for help or use appropriate equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of workers in regards to manual handling?

To act in a way that does not place their own or any other person's health and safety at risk Signup and view all the answers

What should employers prioritize in their workplace design?

Minimizing the risk of back injury Signup and view all the answers

When should team lifting procedures be used?

When mechanical aids are not available Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of attending manual handling training sessions?

To learn principles that can be applied in the workplace Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum fine for a body corporate that breaches the Work Health and Safety Act 2011?

$300 000 Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you become aware of an activity that is causing or could cause environmental harm?

Tell a supervisor or team leader immediately Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of integrating the environment into daily business operations?

To meet international standards Signup and view all the answers

What should managers, supervisors, and team leaders do to minimize environmental risks and impacts?

Plan and act to minimize environmental risks and impacts as part of daily operations and emergency procedures Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if your supervisor is unavailable or takes no action after you report an environmental issue?

Notify your senior manager Signup and view all the answers

What is part of your general environmental duty in the workplace?

Taking all reasonable and practicable measures to prevent or minimize environmental damage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary obligation of an employee in a workplace regarding workplace health and safety?

To comply with the instructions given by the employer or supervisor Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an employer providing personal protective equipment (PPE)?

To ensure employees are properly instructed in its use and to protect them from hazards Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of an employer's obligation regarding workplace health and safety?

To instruct employees in the use of personal protective equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of an employee not complying with the instructions given for workplace health and safety?

The employee may be putting the workplace health and safety of others at risk Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of environmental management systems in the workplace?

To cover all of the organisation's activities and ensure environmental safety Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of exercising due diligence to prevent environmental problems?

Establishing a proper system to prevent environmental problems Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of implementing good housekeeping practices in the workplace?

Minimising hazards by removing the cause of accidents Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of employer obligations in maintaining a safe workplace?

Fulfilling their legal duties to prevent accidents and injuries Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of a workplace safety design?

Providing a safe and healthy work environment Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of a due diligence program in relation to environmental risks?

Taking all reasonable care to prevent environmental problems Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when you encounter an immediate hazard to life or health in the workplace?

Take immediate corrective action to mitigate the hazard Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle for maintaining health and hygiene in the workplace?

Applying general hygiene principles from daily life to the workplace Signup and view all the answers

When should you report a hazard to your supervisor?

Immediately, if you cannot safely correct the problem yourself Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of responding to hazards in the workplace?

Taking immediate corrective action to mitigate the hazard Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to identify hazards in the workplace?

To learn how to look after yourself during your workday Signup and view all the answers

What should employers provide to ensure a safe working environment?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What should employees inform their employer about?

Any medication that may impair their ability to do tasks Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to keep oneself fit and healthy?

To reduce accidents and absenteeism Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of hygienic practices in the aerospace technologies industry?

Washing hands regularly Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to ensure that immunizations are up to date?

To reduce the risk of illness Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential element of a workplace health and safety policy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for employees to develop good posture at work?

To reduce the risk of injury Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace?

Dependence and inability to do a full day's work properly Signup and view all the answers

What should employers provide to protect their employees from infection?

Personal protective clothing and equipment Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to observe hygienic practices in the aerospace technologies industry?

To reduce the risk of illness Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of keeping oneself fit and healthy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Workplace Safety and Responsibility

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What is the primary goal of accepting responsibility in the workplace?

When should you use mechanical aids in the workplace?

What is a crucial aspect of workplace safety design?

What is the primary responsibility of managers and supervisors?

What should you do when lifting heavy objects?

What is the primary responsibility of workers in regards to manual handling?

What should employers prioritize in their workplace design?

When should team lifting procedures be used?

What is the purpose of attending manual handling training sessions?

What is the maximum fine for a body corporate that breaches the Work Health and Safety Act 2011?

What should you do if you become aware of an activity that is causing or could cause environmental harm?

What is the main purpose of integrating the environment into daily business operations?

What should managers, supervisors, and team leaders do to minimize environmental risks and impacts?

What should you do if your supervisor is unavailable or takes no action after you report an environmental issue?

What is part of your general environmental duty in the workplace?

What is the primary obligation of an employee in a workplace regarding workplace health and safety?

What is the primary purpose of an employer providing personal protective equipment (PPE)?

What is an example of an employer's obligation regarding workplace health and safety?

What is a consequence of an employee not complying with the instructions given for workplace health and safety?

What is the primary goal of environmental management systems in the workplace?

What is a key component of exercising due diligence to prevent environmental problems?

What is a benefit of implementing good housekeeping practices in the workplace?

What is a primary goal of employer obligations in maintaining a safe workplace?

What is an essential aspect of a workplace safety design?

What is a key principle of a due diligence program in relation to environmental risks?

What should you do when you encounter an immediate hazard to life or health in the workplace?

What is a key principle for maintaining health and hygiene in the workplace?

When should you report a hazard to your supervisor?

What is a crucial aspect of responding to hazards in the workplace?

Why is it essential to identify hazards in the workplace?

What should employers provide to ensure a safe working environment?

What should employees inform their employer about?

Why is it important to keep oneself fit and healthy?

What is an essential aspect of hygienic practices in the aerospace technologies industry?

Why is it important to ensure that immunizations are up to date?

What is an essential element of a workplace health and safety policy?

Why is it important for employees to develop good posture at work?

What is a consequence of drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace?

What should employers provide to protect their employees from infection?

Why is it important to observe hygienic practices in the aerospace technologies industry?

What is an essential aspect of keeping oneself fit and healthy?

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