OHS

Question 1

What legislation does Victoria operate under for work health and safety?

Answer 1

OHS Act 2004

Question 2

What duties do employers have to provide for a safe and healthy workplace? (5)

Answer 2

• safe workplace
• safe ways of doing each work task
• safe ways of doing work, written down in the form of a job safety analysis or similar
• safe plant, tools and equipment that are appropriate for the job being done
• safety information, work standards and training for any task being undertaken for the first time and supervision of any work being done

Question 3

Why do we work under and OHS structure?

Answer 3

To control risks

Question 4

What are the duties and responsibilities of employees when it comes to the OHS Act? (6)

Answer 4

• carrying out work that is safe for you and others
• refraining from interfering with the safe operation of equipment or machinery in the work environment
• Wearing ppe
• reporting injury or illness immediately
• reporting faulty equipment or other safety hazards
• following instructions on how to work safely and complying with safety laws

Question 5

Who monitors compliance with the OHS Act in Victoria?

Answer 5

Worksafe victoria

Question 6

Who do you report a first aid injury to?

Answer 6

Duty manager

Question 7

What is a first aid injury?

Answer 7

Any I jury that can be treated by on site first aid or clinic that results in no lost time

Question 8

Why is personal hygiene important?

Answer 8

Because it helps prevent you and others from getting or spreading germs and infectious diseases

Question 9

How do you wash your hands?(8)

Answer 9

1. Wet hands with water
2. Apply soap
3. Rub palms together
4. Clean between fingers and back of your hands
5. Clean dirty nails with brush
6. Rinse both sides of your hands
7. Dry off hands
8. Use towel to turn off tap

Question 10

When do you need to wash your hands? (5)

Answer 10

• before and after eating or prepping food
• touching a sick person
• blowing your nose
• traing cuts and wounds
• touching rubbish and dirty surfaces

Question 11

If you identify risks or hazards who do you report it to? (4)

Answer 11

• train control
• fellow workers
• hsr
• managers

Question 12

PPE, what areas do you need to wear it?

Answer 12

• rail corridor
• sidings
• yards
• any time tracks are crossed

Question 13

What do these signs mean?

Answer 13

It’s mandatory you must follow

Question 14

What must you do if you observe a hazard, an unsafe work practice or unsafe equity?

Answer 14

Report to your supervisor immediately and if possible take immediate action to elimate.

Question 15

How do you fill in reports? (5)

Answer 15

1. They are legal documents
2. Use blue or black pen
3. Don’t use whiteout
4. Make corrections with a single line strikeout and initial
5. Document must be accurate brief and clear

Question 16

When can you take down notes after an incident / accident?

Answer 16

When it’s safe to do so

Question 17

How do you submit an incident report? (3)

Answer 17

• via a paper hard copy in the managers corri box (DAO)
• attach all relevant info (ie can notice)
• take photo and submit via email

Question 18

How are CAN notices issues? (2)

Answer 18

• handed by station staff
• transmitted via radio TC

Question 19

When reporting a fault, what will the train controller provide you as part of the Fault Management Protocol to record in the TMM? (2)

Answer 19

• fault category
• fault reference number

Question 20

What’s this sign advising?

Answer 20

Flammable liquids

Question 21

Where are dangerous goods documentation kept on a train?

Answer 21

White vinyl bag with red lettering marked dangerous goods. Carried in the leading cab of the train.

Question 22

What precautions should you take if a train is involved in an accident with a train conveying dangerous goods? (4)

Answer 22

• staying upwind
• avoiding contact with dangerous material
• avoiding inhalation of gas fumes most or dust
• ensure no source of ignition

Question 23

Who is the initial site controlled in the event of an emergency? (Interim site controller)

Answer 23

The driver

Question 24

What can’t you use if there is a bomb threat?

Answer 24

• DTRS or mobile phone

Question 25

What do you need to do if you think you have a needle stick injury? (5)

Answer 25

1. Was with soap and water 2. Notify duty manager or her 3. Go to dr 4. Fill out paperwork 5. Go on needle stick register

Question 26

Who can enter a confined space?

Answer 26

Someone who has a confined space entry permit

Question 27

What is the form called when assessing fatigue?

Answer 27

Alertness and Fatigue self assessment form

Question 28

Where can you find further information regarding fatigue? (4)

Answer 28

- Better health channel (Vic gov) - health direct (Aust gov) - safe work Australia (Aust gov) - webmd