Participate in Safe Work Practices

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What does WHS stand for?

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WHS legislation is designed to minimise risks and prevent accidents in the workplace.
What is the name of the legislation that governs health and safety in WA?

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Why is it so important to know about WHS?

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Hazards are situations or things that may be dangerous to workers’ safety or health and can cause injury or illness. Which of these is an indoor physical hazard?

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What is the three step process (SAM) used to identify and control workplace hazards?

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Once you have spotted a hazard what is the FIRST thing you should do?

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The most common cause of injury for workers in the hospitality industry is from:

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When lifting heavy objects, the best way to prevent back injury is to:

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In the hospitality industry, many injuries are caused by manual handling which includes:

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Which tasks undertaken in a hotel would require you to follow an appropriate manual handling technique?

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In the hospitality industry, suitable work shoes include shoes that are:

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What are some of the measures that can be put in place to avoid slips and trips in the workplace?

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Clean floors, keeping all work areas tidy and good lighting are important safety considerations in a workplace to:

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Heat stress and fatigue result from working in hot conditions.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

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If someone is suffering from heat stress, what should you give them?

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Loud noise can damage people’s hearing and lead to risks to safety.
People are LESS likely to be wearing hearing protection when:

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The level of noise in a workplace is a problem when it has the potential to damage employees’ hearing. How are noise levels measured?

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Electric shock occurs when electric current flows through the body because:

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To reduce the risk of electric shock you should:

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What is the best way to reduce the risk of skin cancer?

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Burns in the hospitality and tourism industries can be caused by:

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First aid treatment for burns includes:

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What should you NOT do if you receive a burn injury?

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What are some of the security measures that must be adhered to when handling cash?

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What do Safety Data Sheets (SDS) provide essential information about?

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What are the most common hazardous substances used for work tasks in the hospitality and tourism industries?

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What items of personal protective equipment (PPE) are most likely to be required when working in the hospitality industry?

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In a workplace, what should you know if someone gets hurt?

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Fatigue at work can be reduced by:

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The risk of cuts from cutting tools and sharp equipment can be reduced by:

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There is a four step process for using a fire extinguisher?
What is the third step?

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What does this safety sign mean?

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What does this safety sign mean?

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What does this safety sign mean?

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What does this safety sign mean?

A quiz for hospitality students.

Participate in Safe Work Practices

What does WHS stand for?

WHS legislation is designed to minimise risks and prevent accidents in the workplace. What is the name of the legislation that governs health and safety in WA?

Why is it so important to know about WHS?

Hazards are situations or things that may be dangerous to workers’ safety or health and can cause injury or illness. Which of these is an indoor physical hazard?

What is the three step process (SAM) used to identify and control workplace hazards?

Once you have spotted a hazard what is the FIRST thing you should do?

The most common cause of injury for workers in the hospitality industry is from:

When lifting heavy objects, the best way to prevent back injury is to:

In the hospitality industry, many injuries are caused by manual handling which includes:

Which tasks undertaken in a hotel would require you to follow an appropriate manual handling technique?

In the hospitality industry, suitable work shoes include shoes that are:

What are some of the measures that can be put in place to avoid slips and trips in the workplace?

Clean floors, keeping all work areas tidy and good lighting are important safety considerations in a workplace to:

Heat stress and fatigue result from working in hot conditions. Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

If someone is suffering from heat stress, what should you give them?

Loud noise can damage people’s hearing and lead to risks to safety. People are LESS likely to be wearing hearing protection when:

The level of noise in a workplace is a problem when it has the potential to damage employees’ hearing. How are noise levels measured?

Electric shock occurs when electric current flows through the body because:

To reduce the risk of electric shock you should:

What is the best way to reduce the risk of skin cancer?

WHS legislation is designed to minimise risks and prevent accidents in the workplace.
What is the name of the legislation that governs health and safety in WA?

Heat stress and fatigue result from working in hot conditions.
Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

Loud noise can damage people’s hearing and lead to risks to safety.
People are LESS likely to be wearing hearing protection when:

There is a four step process for using a fire extinguisher?
What is the third step?