Question 1

New work health and safety laws commenced on 1 July 2012.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Regulations and codes of practice are the same thing.

Accepted Answer

Regulations and codes of practice are not the same thing. Regulations are legally enforceable rules set by government or regulatory bodies, while codes of practice are voluntary guidelines developed by industries, associations, or organizations to promote good practice and set standards. Regulations and codes of practice are not the same thing. Regulations are legally binding rules enforced by government agencies, whereas codes of practice are guidelines developed by industry associations or organizations.

Question 3

All WHS information is relevant for all industries.

Accepted Answer

While many aspects of WHS may be applicable to multiple industries, each industry has its unique hazards, risks, and safe work practices that need to be specifically addressed. Therefore, not all WHS information is relevant for all industries. While there are some standard WHS practices that are applicable across different industries, not all information is relevant for all industries. Each industry has its own unique hazards and risks that may require specific training and safety measures.

Question 4

Employers and employees tailor their consultative arrangements to suit:&#10;A) the management&#10;B) their organisation&#10;C) the WHS authority&#10;D) the workers

Accepted Answer

Consultative arrangements are tailored to suit the organisation's specific needs, goals, and culture. It involves collaboration between employers, employees, and their representatives to achieve common objectives that benefit the organisation, workers and management. While WHS authority and worker preferences are important factors, the primary focus of consultative arrangements is on the organisation's operations and objectives. Consultative arrangements are tailored to suit the organisation. Employers and employees work together to establish effective consultative arrangements that meet the specific needs and requirements of their organisation. These arrangements may involve regular meetings, communication channels, and consultation on matters such as policy development, workplace health and safety, and workplace relations. The objective is to build a collaborative relationship that supports the success of the organisation and the well-being of its workers.

Question 5

Workplace injuries economically impact:&#10;A) the worker, workplace and the broader community&#10;B) the worker and the work team&#10;C) only the worker&#10;D) only the worker and the employer

Accepted Answer

Workplace injuries have ripple effects that impact not only the injured worker but also the workplace and the broader community. The injured worker may struggle with medical bills, lost wages, and reduced quality of life. The workplace may face decreased productivity, increased insurance premiums, and potential legal repercussions. The broader community may experience increased healthcare costs, decreased tax revenues, and reduced productivity. Therefore, workplace injuries have a significant economic impact on various levels. Workplace injuries not only affect the injured worker but also impact the workplace as a whole and the broader community. The injured worker may have to miss work, resulting in lost wages and medical bills. The workplace may experience decreased productivity and increased costs due to absenteeism, rehiring and retraining workers, and potential lawsuits or fines. The impact on the broader community can also be significant, including potential strain on healthcare systems and increased insurance premiums for businesses in the area.

Question 6

Safe Work Australia&#8230;&#10;A) is the national policy-setting body&#10;B) sends regular WHS updates&#10;C) sets the international standards for WHS&#10;D) both A and B

Accepted Answer

Safe Work Australia is both the national policy-setting body and provides regular updates on WHS. However, it does not set international standards for WHS. Safe Work Australia is the national policy-setting body for Work Health and Safety (WHS) in Australia, and they do send regular updates on WHS matters. However, they do not set international standards for WHS.

Question 7

What are the names of the three national WHS organisations?&#10;A) Safe Work Australia, AustCare, National WHS Council of Australia&#10;B) Safe Work Australia, AustCare, National Safety Council of Australia&#10;C) Safe Work Australia, CommCare, National Safety Council of Australia&#10;D) Safe Work Australia, CommCare, National WHS Council of Australia

Accepted Answer

Safe Work Australia and the National Safety Council of Australia are key national organizations focused on workplace health and safety. CommCare, although not as widely recognized in the context of WHS organizations, is included in the correct option by process of elimination, as AustCare does not primarily focus on workplace health and safety.

Question 8

What does PCBU stand for?&#10;A) People Conducting Business and Undertaking&#10;B) Person Conducting Business and Undertaking&#10;C) Person Carrying out Business and Undertaking&#10;D) People Carrying out Business and Undertaking

Accepted Answer

PCBU stands for Person Conducting Business and Undertaking, not People. PCBU stands for "Person Conducting Business and Undertaking". While "People" may refer to a group of individuals, the term used is "Person" to indicate a single individual or organization conducting a business or undertaking.

Question 9

Employees are not legally obliged to comply with WHS legislative obligations or risk incurring the penalty provisions.

Accepted Answer

Employees are legally obliged to comply with WHS legislative obligations as failure to do so can incur penalty provisions. Employees have a legal obligation to comply with WHS legislative obligations and can face penalties for non-compliance.

Question 10

Any staff member may ask the organisation's management to arrange for the election of HSRs.

Accepted Answer

According to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), any worker may ask their employer to arrange for the election of HSRs (not just staff members). However, the request must be in writing and must be made to the employer or to a health and safety representative. According to most occupational health and safety laws and regulations, any staff member has the right to request the election of HSRs and the organisation’s management is required to arrange for such elections.

Deck 2: Apply Knowledge of Whs Legislation in the Workplace