WHS

Question 1

What does the Work Health & Safety Act 2011 hope to achieve?

Answer 1

Works to provide a balanced and consistent framework nationwide Allocate broad responsibilities at all levels of the organisation

Question 2

What are 3 functions of a WHS representative?

Answer 2

1. Monitors measures taken by the employer to ensure they are in compliance with the Act.
2. Investigate complaints from employees
3. Inquire into practices that appear to be a risk for the group they represent

Question 3

What are 3 functions of a WHS committee?

Answer 3

1. Provide consultation between employers and employees to ensure all are in understanding/agreement
2. Ensure WHS is complied with and standards, rules and procedures are developed
3. Any other function that is regulated and is agreed to is complied with

Question 4

What is an employer’s duty of care to employees?

Answer 4

Safe workplace - Health and safety while in the business or undertaking

Question 5

What is an employer’s duty of care to other persons?

Answer 5

• Health and safety not impacted while involved

- Actions of ACTF&R not impacting other persons as much as reasonable practical

Question 6

List 2 safety requirements of employees while at work.

Answer 6

• Take care of their own health and safety

- Make sure actions don’t put others at risk

Question 7

What is the reporting mechanism used by ACTF&R, What is the procedure for its use?

Answer 7

RiskMan

• Employee/ reporting person fills out form for Injury or near miss
• Send to supervisor
• Supervisor sends to HR manager

Question 8

Define hazard and risk

Answer 8

Hazard

• source of danger. Anything which has potential to cause injury, illness or loss of property Risk
• The likelihood that a hazard will cause injury, illness or damage of property

Question 9

What is the purpose of PPE in an emergency situation?

Answer 9

Minimise risk where hazards are present

• Prevent injury or illness
• Use when risk is present and is reasonably practical

Question 10

When should PPE be used as a form of hazard control?

Answer 10

Where a risk of injury or ill effect to the firefighter

Question 11

How do you evaluate a Hazard

Answer 11

Determine likelihood

• Determine consequence
• Rate the hazard
• ensure control measures are in place