Fbe204 Multi Media Assessment-occupational Health And Safety
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This quiz is aimed to give you an overview of what Occupational Health and Safety is and the general responsibilities of the different constituents involved with Occupational Health and Safety.
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Occupational Health and Safety is an area of concern.....
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Towards people only in the workplace.
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Towards extinct seals in the Antarctic.
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With protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment.
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Protecting employers in the workplace.
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C. With protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment.Explanation
with protecting the safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or employment. The goal of all Occupational Health and Safety programs is to foster a safe work environment.Rate this question:
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Occupational Health and Safety laws potentially protect...
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Workers and employers.
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Visitors.
- C.
Other companies.
- D.
Co-workers, family members, employers, customers, suppliers and communities and members of the public who are impacted by the workplace environment.
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D. Co-workers, family members, employers, customers, suppliers and communities and members of the public who are impacted by the workplace environment.Explanation
Occupational Health and Safety laws aim to protect not only workers and employers, but also other individuals who are affected by the workplace environment. This includes co-workers, family members, customers, suppliers, communities, and members of the public. These laws ensure that everyone involved in or impacted by the workplace is provided with a safe and healthy environment, reducing the risk of accidents, injuries, and illnesses.Rate this question:
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WorkCover NSW administers health and safety law in NSW. This means they work with law and policy in areas of....
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Health and safety, injuries and claims, training and assessment as well as medical and healthcare.
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Construction only.
- C.
Of production and profitability.
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Circus rides.
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A. Health and safety, injuries and claims, training and assessment as well as medical and healthcare.Explanation
WorkCover in NSW primarily administer NSW Occupational Health and Safety Laws by preparing codes of practice for particular industries and investigates reports of unsafe practices in particular workplaces.Rate this question:
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When investigating complaints of poor occupational health and safety practices, inspectors from WorkCover are granted....
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A bonus when they prevent an accident.
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Significant powers, including forcibly entering places of work, requiring information from people in charge of particular places of work.
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Sick leave every second week for their hard work.
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Special permission to make legislation for workplace safety.
Correct Answer
B. Significant powers, including forcibly entering places of work, requiring information from people in charge of particular places of work.Explanation
The correct answer is significant powers, including forcibly entering places of work, requiring information from people in charge of particular places of work. This answer is supported by the information given in the question, which states that inspectors from WorkCover are investigating complaints of poor occupational health and safety practices. To effectively investigate these complaints and ensure compliance with safety regulations, inspectors need the authority to enter workplaces and gather information from those responsible for the safety of the workplace. This answer accurately describes the powers granted to inspectors in such situations.Rate this question:
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Once a WorkCover investigation has concluded, WorkCover may require employers to....
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Recruit new staff.
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Order more stationary.
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Improve their occupational health and safety practices, or refrain from authorising certain work.
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Improve their overall communication lines.
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C. Improve their occupational health and safety practices, or refrain from authorising certain work.Explanation
WorkCover aims to achieve safer and more productive workplaces, and effective recovery/return to work and security for injured workers.Rate this question:
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An employer must ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all employees. They must provide......
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Tea, coffee, muffins and cake for morning tea.
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Safe premises, safe machinery, safe systems of work/information/training and supervision for workers and a dangerous working environment.
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Slippery wet floors to walk on.
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Safe premises, safe machinery, safe systems of work, information, training and supervision for workers and suitable working environment.
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D. Safe premises, safe machinery, safe systems of work, information, training and supervision for workers and suitable working environment.Explanation
Employers are also responsible for the health and safety of others within their workplace, such as visitors and customers.Rate this question:
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As a worker you have the right to work in a safe and healthy workplace but in return you ...
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Have a duty of care to others in the workplace, cooperate with employer to ensure safety and advise supervisor or OHS officer about hazardous matters
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Need to bring in lollies to share with staff.
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Must remember to be punctual to meeting and conferences.
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Have a duty of care to others in the workplace, cooperate with employer to ensure NO safety and advise OHS officer about hazardous matters
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A. Have a duty of care to others in the workplace, cooperate with employer to ensure safety and advise supervisor or OHS officer about hazardous mattersExplanation
Cooperating with your employer includes things like, wearing safety equipment, carrying work out in a safe manner, following safety instructions including signs and participating in safety training.Rate this question:
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to equipment worn by workers to reduce their exposure to hazards. PPE includes such item as…..
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Dolce & Gabbana sun glasses.
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Cocktail dress, stilettos and make up.
- C.
Hard hats, face shields, filter respirators, goggles, overalls, safety shoes, high visibility clothing, ear plugs/muffs.
- D.
Converse shoes and Louis Vuitton bag.
Correct Answer
C. Hard hats, face shields, filter respirators, goggles, overalls, safety shoes, high visibility clothing, ear plugs/muffs.Explanation
Employers are to provide Personal Protective Equipment , training courses on safety and equipment that is required to do the job safely for FREE.Rate this question:
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