SITXWHS001_V2

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1.Under OHS and WHS legislation, you, the employee, have duties and obligations.
Which of these is one of your basic duties under work health and safety legislation? 
Select one:
a. Employees must follow all policies and procedures relating to their duty of care to
themselves while at work.
b. Employees must ensure all safety and emergency procedures are visibly posted on
noticeboards and near hazardous equipment.
c. Employees must make sure all appropriate personal protective equipment and
clothing are provided to others.

d. Employees must take reasonable care for their own health and safety while at work
and ensure that their acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of
other people. 
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What are the potential consequences to you and the business of not following OHS or
WHS legislative requirements and organisational policies and procedures? 
Select one:
a. There are no consequences to the employee. All financial costs, legal and insurance
proceedings and loss of business are borne by the employer.
b. More accidents and injuries to employees occur and, as a result, insurance
companies withdraw all insurance coverage for the business.
c. The risk of illness and accidents increases and, if an incident occurs, employees and
employers could be fined and prosecuted. 
d. The state and federal health and safety departments inspect the business and can
fine or prosecute both employees and employers if they are found to be negligent.
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There are a wide range of common health and safety procedures. Which of the
following are all examples of organisational health and safety procedures that must be
followed in hospitality, events and tourism workplaces?
Select one:
a. All procedures relating to emergency situations, processing cash sales and providing
quality customer service.
b. All procedures relating to the disposal of waste, recycling and fire and evacuation
procedures.
c. All procedures relating to the identification of hazards, risk management processes
and customer service standards.

d. All procedures relating to emergency situations, hazard identification and reporting,

and work health and safety consultation processes. 
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Which of the following is a safe work practice that should be incorporated into your
everyday work activities? 
Select one:
a. Store all chemicals and dangerous substances in an open, unsecured area with other
items of stock and equipment.
b. Remove all safety guards on equipment to speed up production.
c. Use correct manual handling techniques when lifting and carrying heavy or bulky
items such as stock pots or boxes of stock. 

d. Always use a mechanised pallet mover when transferring items heavier than 2 kg or
larger than 50 cm square.
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What techniques can you use to assist in incorporating your workplace’s safe work
practices into your daily work activities?
Select one:
a. Observe what your colleagues and customers do and follow the same procedures as
them.
b. Investigate safe work practices online and then practice them in the workplace.
c. Observe all safety signs and follow all safety directions from your colleagues and
supervisors immediately.

d. Know what safe work practices you should be using by reading work health and
safety procedure manuals, or talking to your supervisor. 
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You are preparing food in a commercial kitchen prior to the start of service. What
personal protective clothing or equipment should you be wearing?
Select one:
a. Rubber gloves, hair protection and a double-breasted jacket.
b. Rubber-soled runners, thick jeans, T-shirt and a cotton apron.
c. Rubber-soled, enclosed shoes, a chef’s double-breasted jacket and cotton apron. 

d. White T-shirt, checked pants with a high visibility vest over the top.
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Which of the following is a breach of health, safety and security procedures?

Select one:
a. Returning prepared food items to the refrigerator once finished with them.
b. Using broken or malfunctioning equipment. 
c. Storing chemicals in a separate, well ventilated room.

d. Reporting a suspicious package or person to your supervisor.

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How should you formally report a breach in health, safety and security procedures?
Select one:
a. Post the details on the workplace’s blog or website.
b. Verbally to your supervisor or manager.
c. Write details of the breach in a note to your supervisor.

d. On an incident or hazard report form. 

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Which of the following is a common workplace hazard which could cause an accident
and injury?
Select one:
a. Electrical cords across the floor in work areas, walkways or doorways. 
b. Knives stored in a wall-mounted magnetic strip.
c. Chemicals clearly marked with details of the container’s contents.

d. Inert gas cylinders stored in a well ventilated area.

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What simple techniques, if used on a daily basis, will remove or reduce the risk of a
wide range of common workplace hazards? 
Select one:
a. Following manufacturer’s instructions when installing and cleaning machinery and
using your workplace’s inventory control systems to control the movement of stock.
b. Formally reporting a potential hazard every time you encounter one, no matter how
small or large.
c. Ensuring all equipment is cleaned every day, using personal protective gear and not
restricting the movement of staff or customers to any areas of the workplace.

d. Using good housekeeping practices and following work health and safety
procedures. 
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What is the correct definition of an emergency situation?

Select one:
a. A potentially dangerous situation where a person could receive life-threatening
injuries.
b. A dangerous situation that requires emergency services to be contacted immediately.
c. A potentially dangerous situation involving the threat of fire, bomb, armed robbery or
physical violence from another person.

d. A dangerous situation that requires sudden and urgent action. 

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In an emergency situation, what is the procedure for evacuating an area?

Select one:
a. Evacuate all customers and floor staff. Supervisors remain behind to ensure
workplace security.
b. Evacuate all personnel and customers from the building as soon as the alert fire
alarm sounds
c. Consult with emergency staff or the fire warden prior to evacuating so customers are
not inconvenienced.

d. Evacuate your area when the evacuation alarm sounds or you are instructed to do so
by emergency personnel. 
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In Australia, what is the phone number to call to contact emergency services quickly if
you have an emergency situation at your workplace?
Select one:
a. 000. 
b. 999.
c. 123.

d. 101.
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If you carry workplace keys as part of your job role, what should you never do because
it’s a breach of security procedures?
Select one:
a. Place the keys in a locked drawer or cupboard when not in use.
b. Use them as levers or a blade to open things.
c. Put them down or lend them to another person. 

d. Wear the keys attached to your uniform or on a lanyard.

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Who can you seek assistance from about following emergency procedures?
Select one:
a. The owner of the business.
b. Social media websites.
c. Hospitality groups or associations.

d. Your colleagues and supervisor. 

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What details would be recorded on an emergency incident report?

Select one:
a. Details of injuries received and treatment given, and time off required by the injured
person.
b. What caused the situation to occur, details of the people involved, especially if it was
a robbery or bomb threat.
c. What steps emergency services personnel took to control and rectify the situation.

d. When and where it occurred, what happened, and how or why it happened. 
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How can management consult with you regarding health and safety practices?
Select one:
a. Post a memo on the noticeboard informing every one of forthcoming changes.
b. Make sure the health and safety procedures manual is kept up to date and any
changes to procedures are inserted immediately.
c. Hold formal meetings and informal discussions with staff. 

d. Do not respond to any suggestions made by staff about changes to safe work
practices.
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How can you become actively involved in health and safety consultation processes at
your workplace?
Select one:
a. Ignore potential hazards and change your work habits to incorporate avoiding the
risk.
b. Continue to complete your daily tasks and go home knowing you have done your job
to the best of your abilities.
c. Become a member of the health and safety committee. 

d. Read the health and safety manual so you know all about your workplace’s health
and safety policies and procedures.
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Why is it important you report work health and safety issues and concerns as they
arise?
Select one:
a. It is a primary obligation under OHS and WHS laws.
b. So they can be attended to quickly, reducing the potential for an accident or injury. 
c. So you don’t forget about the issue.
d. It is quick and easy to do as it’s only filling in a form.