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Question #1: The second ThinkSafe step is: Question must be answered

Change the risk

Assess the hazard

Assess the risk

Make the changes.

Question #2: When personal protective equipment is provided at work when hazards in the
workplace cannot be eliminated, you should: Question must be answered

be instructed and trained so you know how to use it correctly

always wear it when required

look after it and store it correctly

all of the above.

Question #3: Under the Occupational Health and Safety Act employees must: Question
must be answered

always do as they are told

take complete responsibility for their own safety

take care to look after their own safety and not put other workers at risk

all of the above.

Question #4: Personal protective equipment should: Question must be answered

always be used to control hazards

only be used if other measures to control hazards are not practicable, or if other measures
have not reduced the risks sufficiently

be the first measure adopted to control hazards or to increase protection

be used in preference to isolating the hazard.

Question #5: The most common mechanical equipment injuries are to: Question must be
answered
 the eyes

hands and fingers

the right hand

the face.
Question #6: Health and safety committees are formed so: Question must be answered

employers can tell safety and health representatives what they should do

employers and employees can work together to make the job safe

employees can tell employers what they should do

employers and employees can get to know each other.

Question #7: Guards attached to mechanical equipment: Question must be answered

can be removed if they get in the way while you are working, if you can still work safely

can be removed to clean the equipment, but must be replaced by an authorised person

can be removed if they are broken

all of the above.

Question #8: Alterations and repairs to existing electrical installations can legally be carried
out by: Question must be answered

an experienced unsupervised electrical apprentice

a person with many years of electrical experience

a licensed electrical worker

all of the above.

Question #9: If you have refused to work because the work is dangerous, you are entitled to
the same pay and other benefits that you usually get if you have: Question must be answered

told your safety and health representative you are leaving

left the workplace with the authorisation of your employer

 told your parent or guardian you are leaving

requested that a WorkSafe Victoria inspector attend the workplace.

Question #10: Workplace health and safety laws apply to: Question must be answered

employers and self employed persons

employees

persons who have control of workplaces

all of the above.

Question #11: Common types of hazards at work include: Question must be answered

electrical hazards

slips and trips

excessive noise

all of the above.

Question #12: Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) provide essential information about:
Question must be answered

personal protective equipment

hazardous substances

safe lifting techniques for heavy objects

equipment used at work.

Question #13: The best way to fix a hazard is to: Question must be answered

substitute something less dangerous

remove the hazard

add safeguards

use personal protective equipment.

Question #14: Young workers are more likely to be injured through manual handling work
because: Question must be answered
 their bodies are still developing and are less able to cope with strain

they are often careless

they are inexperienced and may not know manual handling techniques

a) and c).
Question #15: Hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control principles are made
compulsory: Question must be answered

under common law

under the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations

under the Occupational Health and Safety Act

because they help prevent injury or harm to health and save money.
Question #16: Personal hearing protection should be used: Question must be answered

as the first measure adopted to control a noise hazard or to increase protection

as a temporary measure or as a last resort

only when you hear ringing in the ears after a noisy activity

to allow you to concentrate on a work task without interruption.