WHS Flashcards

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What is the duty of workers under WHS Act?

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Workers are required to take reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions.

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What is a hazard?

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A situation or thing that has the potential to harm a person, the environment or damage property.

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What are the different classifications of hazards?

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  • work environment (access, confined spaces)
  • energy (electrical, gravity, noise)
  • manual handling (body stressing, ergonomics)
  • substances (chemical or hazardous substances)
  • fauna (insects and spiders)
  • botanical (dangerous plants)
  • medical conditions (allergies)
  • biological (microbial) substances (bacteria, viruses)
  • plant and mechanical (powered and non-powered equipment)
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What conditions can firefighters suffer from at fire HAZMAT and other emergencies?

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  • heat related illness
  • stress
  • dehydration
  • fatigue (including signs of fatigue)
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How can toxic substances enter the human body?

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  • inhalation
  • absorption
  • ingestion
  • injection
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What is a risk?

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Risk is a combination of the likelihood and consequences of a hazard having an effect on the safety of an individual.

Likelihood x consequence = risk

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7
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Define the three levels of the hierarchy of control.

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Level 1
- eliminate the hazards
Level 2
- substitution
- isolation
- engineering controls
Level 3
- administrative controls

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What is the name and purpose of workers’ compensation legislation?

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Workers’ Compensation and Rehabilitation Act 2003
- provide benefits to workers who sustain injury in their employment (or compensation for dependants in the event of death)
- encourage improved health and safety performance.

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What support networks are provided by QFD?

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  • Fire and Emergency Services Support Network (FESSN)
  • Peer Support Program
  • telephone counselling 24/7
  • Critical Incident Response and Management (CIRM)
  • Chaplain
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What legislation governs work health and safety?

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Work Health and Safety Act 2011

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What are the four steps of risk management?

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  1. Identify the hazard
  2. Assess the risks that may result because of the hazard
  3. Control risks
  4. Review the control measures
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