Unit Standard 497 Quiz 1 - Element 1

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    You have a right to refuse work that you think is unsafe:  - ProProfs

    You have a right to refuse work that you think is unsafe: 

    • True
    • False
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Unit Standard 497 Quiz 1 - Element 1 assesses knowledge on the Health and Safety in Employment Act, focusing on harm prevention, responsibilities, and safety practices at work. This quiz is crucial for understanding legal and practical workplace safety obligations.

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  • 2. 
    The Act requires people at work to take all practicable steps to protect health and safety at work.  Practicable means: - ProProfs

    The Act requires people at work to take all practicable steps to protect health and safety at work.  Practicable means:

    • Practical, reasonable and physically possible

    • It's another word for legal

    • Authorised, validated and tested

    Correct Answer
    A. Practical, reasonable and physically possible
    Explanation
    For example - your employer can protect you by providing you with personal protective clothing and equipment; replace toxic materials with non-toxic ones; train employees to use equipment safely - these are practical, reasonable and possible

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  • 3. 
    Fiona is trained on how to operate a machine but not supervised while she is new to using it.  Who is responsible if Fiona has an accident while operating the machine alone?  - ProProfs

    Fiona is trained on how to operate a machine but not supervised while she is new to using it.  Who is responsible if Fiona has an accident while operating the machine alone? 

    • Fiona because she did not pay enough attention during training

    • The employer for not providing supervision

    • No one - in this case her training should be sufficient

    Correct Answer
    A. The employer for not providing supervision
    Explanation
    You should be trained to do your job safely and in a way that does not cause you any harm. In addition to training you should be supervised until you are able to work competently and safely

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  • 4. 
    Sue leaves work related debris (a mess!) on the floor despite being told to keep passageways clear at all times.  Then Sofia slips on a piece of the debris and breaks her arm in the fall.  Who is responsible? - ProProfs

    Sue leaves work related debris (a mess!) on the floor despite being told to keep passageways clear at all times.  Then Sofia slips on a piece of the debris and breaks her arm in the fall.  Who is responsible?

    • Sofia because she did not protect herself in the fall

    • Sue because she failed to protect others

    • Sue's employer

    Correct Answer
    A. Sue because she failed to protect others
    Explanation
    If you create a hazard at work (such as a wet floor) you need to warn others of the hazard. You need to be aware of things you do or don't do that can cause harm to others

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  • 5. 
    Wearing personal protective clothing and equipment is optional as you are individually responsible for your health and so it's up to you if you want to risk it. - ProProfs

    Wearing personal protective clothing and equipment is optional as you are individually responsible for your health and so it's up to you if you want to risk it.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Your employer should supply you with protective clothing and equipment as and when necessary. It is your responsibility to wear it. These items have been carefully designed to reduce the likelihood of hazards causing you harm so it's very important you use it properly and at all times when working with or around workplace hazards.

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  • 6. 
    The primary purpose of the Health and Safety in Employment (HSE) Act is: - ProProfs

    The primary purpose of the Health and Safety in Employment (HSE) Act is:

    • To promote prevention of harm to all people at, or in the vicinity, of work

    • To protect employees from an unsafe workplace

    • To promote employers to be more responsible

    Correct Answer
    A. To promote prevention of harm to all people at, or in the vicinity, of work
    Explanation
    The HSE Act was put in place to promote the prevention of harm to all people at, or in the vicinity of work

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  • 7. 
    Bill hates wearing ear protection and tends to either wear it loosely or not at all (when the supervisor isn't watching).  In time he suffers hearing loss, who is responsible?  - ProProfs

    Bill hates wearing ear protection and tends to either wear it loosely or not at all (when the supervisor isn't watching).  In time he suffers hearing loss, who is responsible? 

    • Bill - for not taking responsibility to wear the protection

    • Bill's employer for not supervising Bill more closely

    • Both Bill and his employer

    Correct Answer
    A. Bill - for not taking responsibility to wear the protection
    Explanation
    Your employer should supply you with protective clothing and equipment as and when necessary. It is your responsibility to wear it. These items have been carefully designed to reduce the likelihood of hazards causing you harm so it's very important you use it properly and at all times when working with or around workplace hazards.

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  • 8. 
    Ross is asked to operate a machine he has not been trained on.  If he has an accident who is responsible?  - ProProfs

    Ross is asked to operate a machine he has not been trained on.  If he has an accident who is responsible? 

    • Ross, because he did not refuse to work on it

    • Ross's workmates for not supervising Ross

    • Ross's employer for not training Ross

    Correct Answer
    A. Ross's employer for not training Ross
    Explanation
    You have the right, under the HSE Act to refuse to do work that you feel is unsafe (e.g. heavy lifting or working with chemicals). You need to explain to your employer why you feel it is unsafe.

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  • 9. 
    The HSE act is enforced by: - ProProfs

    The HSE act is enforced by:

    • The Police

    • The National Health System

    • The Ministry of Health

    • The Department of Labour

    Correct Answer
    A. The Department of Labour
    Explanation
    The Act is administered and enforced in most workplaces by the Department of Labour

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  • 10. 
    Ross receives instructions on how to operate a machine but doesn't understand those instructions.  Who is responsible if he has an accident while operating the machine?  - ProProfs

    Ross receives instructions on how to operate a machine but doesn't understand those instructions.  Who is responsible if he has an accident while operating the machine? 

    • Ross - because he did not tell the employer he doesn't understand

    • The employer for not making sure Ross understands, or for not supervising while he works on the machine

    • No one, in this case it's a matter of Ross having literacy issues

    Correct Answer
    A. Ross - because he did not tell the employer he doesn't understand
    Explanation
    You should be trained to do your job safely and in a way that does not cause you any harm. In addition to training you should be supervised until you are able to work competently and safely

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