School OHS Induction Questionnaire

Name         

School 

Date              Extension Number

Questions:

1. Who has been given responsibility for OHS within the University?

a) OHS consultant

b) Manager/Supervisor

c) All employees

2. Who can be fined under the Act?

a) Employees

b) Employers

c) Both employees and employers

3. Regular Inspections are vital to:

a) Identify hazards in the workplace

b) Keep the University looking good

c) Aid communication

4. The responsibility to ensure a safe working environment lies with:

a) The property owner

b) The employees

c) The employer

5. The University is:

a) An employer under WorkCover

b) An exempt employer

c) Not insured

6. If you had an OHS problem you would first consult:

a) Your Health and Safety Representative

b) Your Supervisor

c) The Health and Safety Committee

7. In the event of a medical emergency you would contact:

a) Security

b) Your designated first aid person

c) OHS Consultant

8. The Regular Inspection Check List is located:

a) In the library

b) Campus Services

c) University Home Page

9. MSDS stands for:

a) Material Safety Delivery Sheet

b) Medical Safety Data Sheet

c) Material Safety Data Sheet

10. When a hazard is identified it is best practice to:

a) Eliminate the hazard

b) Change work practices

c) Use engineering or administrative controls

11. Using the risk assessment process, if an event's probability is frequent with minor consequence, is the risk rated:

a) Not serious

b) Serious

c) Very serious

12. If a work process is identified as having some risk and that risk cannot be eliminated or reduced it is best to:

a) Verbally inform relevant staff

b) Email relevant staff

c) Place safe operating procedures where required

13. The next step following  identifying and assessing a hazard is:

a) Eliminating the hazard

b) Controlling the hazard

c) Notifying your Supervisor

14. It would be best practice when dealing with a hazard to:

a) Identify appropriate PPE

b) Refer the issue to the OHS Committee

c) Follow the hierarchy of controls

15. A Code of Practice:

a) Is mandatory

b) Provides information which may be followed

c) Is not relevant to the University

16. An employee shall:

a) Protect his or her own safety at work

b) Obey any reasonable instructions in relation to OHS

c) Both (a) and (b)

17. When a Regular Inspection is completed, who takes remedial action?

a) OHS Consultant

b) Head of School/Manager of Unit

c) The member(s) of staff identified in the inspection

18. Supervisors must, in relation to OHS, provide staff with:

a) information, training and supervision

b) A H&S Representative

c) Reasonable working hours

19. Accidents and incidents should be reported within:

a) 24 hours

b) 48 hours

c) 5 working days

20. Ergonomic assessment would aim to:

a) Identify suitable staff for the position

b) Correct poor posture and work practices to prevent injury

c) Identify OHS budget expenditure in the area