OH&S

Question 1

What Act does the state of Victoria operate under?

Answer 1

Occupational Health and Safety Act of 2004

Question 2

What are the duties and responsibilities of the Employer under the OH&S Act?

Answer 2

1. A safe workplace
2. Safe ways of doing each work task
3. Job safety analysis
4. Safe plant, tools and equipment
5. Safety information/work instructions and training for any task being undertaken for the first time + supervision

Question 3

Why must the employer undertake these duties and responsibilities?

Answer 3

To control risk

Question 4

When should you report an injury or Illness?

Answer 4

Immediately

Question 5

Who monitors compliance with the OH&S Act in Victoria?

Answer 5

WorkSafe Victoria

Question 6

What are employees responsible for under the OH&S Act?

Answer 6

1. Carry out work activities in a safe manner (for yourself and others)
2. Do not interfere with the safe operation of equipment/machinery
3. Wear PPE, use it appropriately
4. Report injury or Illness immediately
5. Report faulty equipment and safety hazards
6. Follow instructions on how to work safely and comply with safety laws

Question 7

Who do you report injuries to?

Answer 7

Duty Manager

Question 8

Why is personal hygiene important?

Answer 8

Prevents you and those around you from getting or spreading germs/infectious diseases

Question 9

When identifying risks and hazards, what is the reporting hierarchy?

Answer 9

1. Train Control @ Metrol
2. Fellow workers
3. Health & Safety Representative (HSR)
4. Manager

Question 10

When can shortcuts be taken in how tasks are performed?

Answer 10

Never

Question 11

What does a Blue safety sign mean?

Answer 11

That the pictures protective equipment is mandatory

Question 12

If you see a hazard/unsafe work practice/unsafe equipment, what must you do?

Answer 12

Report it and where possible take immediate action to eliminate or reduce the hazard.

Question 13

An Incident report is a legal document, how should it be filled out?

Answer 13

1. Blue/Black pen
2. Don’t use whiteout
3. Strike out and initial errors
4. Be Accurate Brief and Clear (ABC)

Question 14

When can you jot down notes of trespassers or incidents?

Answer 14

When safe to do so

Question 15

As a driver, what is your primary concern?

Answer 15

Driving the train safely

Question 16

When must an incident be completed and submitted?

Answer 16

Prior to the end of your shift

Question 17

Where/how do you submit an incident report?

Answer 17

Physical copy in Correspondence box, attach all relevant information
Send a digital copy via email for your records

Question 18

How do you receive a CAN notice?

Answer 18

1. Handed by station staff
2. Transmitted via DTRS by Train Control

Question 19

What does CAN stand for?

Answer 19

Condition Affecting the Network

Question 20

Is a CAN notice an authority to pass signals?

Answer 20

No, only Signallers can give you authority

Question 21

Once you have reported a fault, what does Train Control give you?

Answer 21

1. Fault Category
2. Fault reference number

Question 22

What system are the faults entered into? (by Metrol)

Answer 22

Fault Maintenance Protocol (FMP)

Question 23

If you believe a fault Category is insufficient, who can you contact to clarify?

Answer 23

The Principal Driver (PD) Help Desk

Question 24

Who is initially the interim site coordinator?

Answer 24

The driver

Question 25

What is the 4 main functions of the interim site coordinator?

Answer 25

1. Understand the nature of the emergency - ensure all people are removed from danger 2. Ensure emergency services have been notified (Metrol normally contact them) 3. Maintain constant communication with Metrol (every 10-15 mins) 4. Get assistance from other personnel

Question 26

Once emergency services arrive, which service can take over as interim site coordinator?

Answer 26

Police & fire

Question 27

When emergency services arrive, what must you do?

Answer 27

Brief them on the situation

Question 28

When handling a bomb threat, what are two steps you must take?

Answer 28

Don't use DTRS or Mobile Find the nearest landline

Question 29

What item of safety equipment should drivers know the location of (on the train) and be trained to use?

Answer 29

Fire Extinguishers

Question 30

If a fire occurs on your train, who do you contact?

Answer 30

Train Control at Metrol via a TEC call

Question 31

If practicable, how can you handle a fire?

Answer 31

Attempt to put out with a fire extinguisher. Look after your own safety first!

Question 32

If your train has blood, urine, faeces what should you do?

Answer 32

Report it as a fault, do not touch it

Question 33

If you have or suspect you have been pricked by a syringe, what should you do?

Answer 33

1. Immediately wash the wound with soap/alcohol based solution 2. Notify Duty Manager or HSR 3. Go directly to a doctor 4. Full out workers comp forms and submit to your supervisor 5. Go on the needle stick registry to track any blood borne diseases

Question 34

What program is available to all metro staff & family members?

Answer 34

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Question 35

What is required to enter a confined space?

Answer 35

A Confined Space Entry Permit, as per signs