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Participate in Safe Work Practices

Question 1 of 35 Question 1 of 35

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What does WHS stand for?

Select one of the following:

  • Work Hazards and Safety

  • Work Health and Safety

  • Work Hours of Safety

  • Work Helmet Safety

Explanation

Question 2 of 35 Question 2 of 35

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WHS legislation is designed to minimise risks and prevent accidents in the workplace.
What is the name of the legislation that governs health and safety in WA?

Select one of the following:

  • Safety, Rehabilitation & Compensation Act 1988

  • Occupational Safety & Health Act 1984

  • Food Act 2008

  • Health Act 1911

Explanation

Question 3 of 35 Question 3 of 35

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Why is it so important to know about WHS?

Select one of the following:

  • It is important to know how to avoid injury

  • It is important to help your co-workers avoid injury

  • WHS is the law

  • All of these answers are correct

Explanation

Question 4 of 35 Question 4 of 35

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Hazards are situations or things that may be dangerous to workers’ safety or health and can cause injury or illness. Which of these is an indoor physical hazard?

Select one of the following:

  • An extension cord crossing a walk way

  • Mixing incompatible cleaning products

  • A high stress environment

  • Excessive exposure to the sun

Explanation

Question 5 of 35 Question 5 of 35

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What is the three step process (SAM) used to identify and control workplace hazards?

Select one of the following:

  • Spot the problem, Assess options, Make the decision

  • Stop, Act, Move

  • Safety Appraisal Management

  • Spot the hazard, Assess the risk, Make the change

Explanation

Question 6 of 35 Question 6 of 35

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Once you have spotted a hazard what is the FIRST thing you should do?

Select one of the following:

  • Report it to your supervisor

  • Bring your own toolbox to work and fix it yourself

  • Leave it as someone else will fix it eventually

  • Fill in an Incident Report form

Explanation

Question 7 of 35 Question 7 of 35

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The most common cause of injury for workers in the hospitality industry is from:

Select one of the following:

  • Falls, trips and slips

  • Electrical accidents

  • Burns and cuts

  • Body stressing, namely lifting objects

Explanation

Question 8 of 35 Question 8 of 35

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When lifting heavy objects, the best way to prevent back injury is to:

Select one of the following:

  • Squat down by bending your knees

  • Lift the load close to your body

  • Avoid twisting at the waist

  • All of these answers are correct

Explanation

Question 9 of 35 Question 9 of 35

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In the hospitality industry, many injuries are caused by manual handling which includes:

Select one of the following:

  • Lifting heavy objects such as kegs or furniture

  • Prolonged activities such as standing in one place or mopping floors

  • Repetitive work such as chopping vegetables or stirring pots

  • All of these answers are correct

Explanation

Question 10 of 35 Question 10 of 35

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Which tasks undertaken in a hotel would require you to follow an appropriate manual handling technique?

Select one of the following:

  • Setting up furniture for functions

  • Changing kegs

  • Carrying trays of glasses

  • All of these answers are correct

Explanation

Question 11 of 35 Question 11 of 35

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In the hospitality industry, suitable work shoes include shoes that are:

Select one of the following:

  • Open toed and rubber soled

  • With steel toe caps

  • Well worn and without tread

  • Low heeled and comfortable

Explanation

Question 12 of 35 Question 12 of 35

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What are some of the measures that can be put in place to avoid slips and trips in the workplace?

Select one of the following:

  • Clean up your workplace so there is nothing to fall over

  • Clean up spills straight away

  • Wear the right shoes for work

  • All of these answers are correct

Explanation

Question 13 of 35 Question 13 of 35

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Clean floors, keeping all work areas tidy and good lighting are important safety considerations in a workplace to:

Select one of the following:

  • Make sure the work area looks attractive and uncluttered

  • Ensure clients can read brochures and pamphlets

  • Reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

  • Reduce the risk of back ache

Explanation

Question 14 of 35 Question 14 of 35

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Heat stress and fatigue result from working in hot conditions.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

Select one of the following:

  • Heat stress causes increased sweating

  • Heat stress results in reduced capacity for work and inefficiency

  • High temperatures can result in heat stress

  • Heat stroke is a rare condition and not life threatening

Explanation

Question 15 of 35 Question 15 of 35

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If someone is suffering from heat stress, what should you give them?

Select one of the following:

  • Cool fluids

  • No fluids until the doctor arrives

  • A drink of brandy

  • A cup of warm, sweet tea

Explanation

Question 16 of 35 Question 16 of 35

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Loud noise can damage people’s hearing and lead to risks to safety.
People are LESS likely to be wearing hearing protection when:

Select one of the following:

  • Using a jack hammer

  • Operating a chainsaw

  • Attending a rock concert

  • Riding in a helicopter

Explanation

Question 17 of 35 Question 17 of 35

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The level of noise in a workplace is a problem when it has the potential to damage employees’ hearing. How are noise levels measured?

Select one of the following:

  • millimetres per second

  • decimals or dB

  • dBs per second

  • decibels or dB

Explanation

Question 18 of 35 Question 18 of 35

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Electric shock occurs when electric current flows through the body because:

Select one of the following:

  • A fatal shock occurs

  • There is no earth leakage device

  • A person becomes part of an electrical circuit

  • A person is not wearing rubber-soled shoes

Explanation

Question 19 of 35 Question 19 of 35

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To reduce the risk of electric shock you should:

Select one of the following:

  • Switch off appliances before you pull out the plug

  • Tape frayed cords with electrical tape

  • Pull out the plug quickly

  • Stand on a rubber mat

Explanation

Question 20 of 35 Question 20 of 35

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What is the best way to reduce the risk of skin cancer?

Select one of the following:

  • Wearing a white t-shirt as it does not absorb so much heat

  • Applying SPF30+ sunscreen after exposure to sunlight

  • Wearing a hard hat or safety helmet

  • Working in shaded areas in the high-risk hours between 11am and 3pm

Explanation

Question 21 of 35 Question 21 of 35

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Burns in the hospitality and tourism industries can be caused by:

Select one of the following:

  • Steam, irons and hot water in the laundry and kitchen

  • Hot fat and oils, hot stoves, food trays in the kitchen

  • Chemicals used for cleaning surfaces and equipment

  • All of these answers are correct

Explanation

Question 22 of 35 Question 22 of 35

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First aid treatment for burns includes:

Select one of the following:

  • Placing the burnt area under cool running water

  • Removing the casualty from danger

  • Applying appropriate cream or ointment if available

  • All of these answers are correct

Explanation

Question 23 of 35 Question 23 of 35

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What should you NOT do if you receive a burn injury?

Select one of the following:

  • Cover the burn with a sterile, non-stick dressing

  • Get medical help urgently

  • Run cool water over the burn

  • Remove any clothing that may be stuck to the burn

Explanation

Question 24 of 35 Question 24 of 35

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What are some of the security measures that must be adhered to when handling cash?

Select one of the following:

  • Don’t count cash in front of customers

  • Remove excess cash from the till to safe storage

  • Take the float straight from the safe to the till

  • All of these answers are correct

Explanation

Question 25 of 35 Question 25 of 35

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What do Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide essential information about?

Select one of the following:

  • Personal protective equipment

  • Workplace inspections

  • Hazardous substances

  • Equipment used at work

Explanation

Question 26 of 35 Question 26 of 35

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What are the most common hazardous substances used for work tasks in the hospitality and tourism industries?

Select one of the following:

  • Cooking sprays

  • Chemical cleaning agents

  • Insecticides

  • Electrical fluxes

Explanation

Question 27 of 35 Question 27 of 35

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What items of personal protective equipment (PPE) are most likely to be required when working in the hospitality industry?

Select one of the following:

  • Gloves, protective apron, non-slip shoes

  • Mask, safety glasses, overalls

  • Goggles, wide brimmed hat, vest

  • Earplugs, safety boots, safety helmet

Explanation

Question 28 of 35 Question 28 of 35

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In a workplace, what should you know if someone gets hurt?

Select one of the following:

  • Who knows first aid and where the first aid kit is

  • Who to report it to

  • What the emergency numbers are

  • All of these answers are correct

Explanation

Question 29 of 35 Question 29 of 35

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Fatigue at work can be reduced by:

Select one of the following:

  • Taking regular breaks and varying the work tasks

  • Avoiding too many late nights or excessive alcohol use

  • Standing or bending over long periods of time

  • Drinking lots of strong, hot coffee

Explanation

Question 30 of 35 Question 30 of 35

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The risk of cuts from cutting tools and sharp equipment can be reduced by:

Select one of the following:

  • Never cutting away from your body when using knives

  • Only sharpen cutting tools when they are blunt

  • Keeping cutting tools clean and sharp

  • Leaving knives to soak in dish water as soon as they are used

Explanation

Question 31 of 35 Question 31 of 35

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There is a four step process for using a fire extinguisher?
What is the third step?

Select one of the following:

  • Pull the pin

  • Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire

  • Squeeze the handle

  • Sweep back and forth across the base of the fire

Explanation

Question 32 of 35 Question 32 of 35

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What does this safety sign mean?

Select one of the following:

  • No exit

  • No entry

  • No running

  • Must walk quickly

Explanation

Question 33 of 35 Question 33 of 35

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What does this safety sign mean?

Select one of the following:

  • Wear ear protection

  • Only DJ's in this area

  • Silence please

  • Listen carefully

Explanation

Question 34 of 35 Question 34 of 35

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What does this safety sign mean?

Select one of the following:

  • No smoking

  • No lighting fires

  • No lighting flares

  • No cigarettes sold here

Explanation

Question 35 of 35 Question 35 of 35

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What does this safety sign mean?

Select one of the following:

  • No hot water

  • Do not drink

  • No taps here

  • Mugs not allowed

Explanation