Knowledge Check Activities – WHS

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Question 1 of 51

1. Question

What is the primary purpose of WHS legislation? Single Choice

To increase business profits
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To ensure safe and healthy workplaces
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To reduce paperwork for employers
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To eliminate staff turnover
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Question 2 of 51

2. Question

Which Act provides the national framework for workplace health and safety in Australia? Single Choice

Fair Work Act 2009
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Work Health and Safety Act 2011
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Privacy Act 1988
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Environmental Protection Act 1999
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Question 3 of 51

3. Question

What is the most effective hazard control in the hierarchy of control? Single Choice

Administrative controls
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Elimination
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Substitution
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Question 4 of 51

4. Question

Which of the following is an example of a psychological hazard? Single Choice

Noise exposure
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Bullying and stress
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Chemical spill
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Faulty wiring
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Question 5 of 51

5. Question

What is the definition of a hazard? Single Choice

Anything that has the potential to cause harm
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A record of workplace accidents
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The probability of an accident occurring
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A WHS training session
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Question 6 of 51

6. Question

Who has the duty of care to ensure a safe workplace? Single Choice

Only the employees
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The supervisor alone
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Persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU)
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Only the WHS representative
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Question 7 of 51

7. Question

What is the final step in resolving a WHS issue raised during consultation? Single Choice

Investigating the issue
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Reviewing the outcomes
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Reporting the issue
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Controlling the risks
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Question 8 of 51

8. Question

Which type of WHS evidence includes direct observation of a worker? Single Choice

Indirect evidence
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Direct evidence
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Supplementary evidence
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Written evidence
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Question 9 of 51

9. Question

Which of the following is the least effective control measure? Single Choice

Isolation
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Substitution
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PPE
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Engineering controls
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Question 10 of 51

10. Question

Which document records details of injuries or incidents in the workplace? Single Choice

Risk assessment plan
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Evacuation map
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Incident report
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Employee handbook
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Question 11 of 51

11. Question

Which regulation provides more detail to support the WHS Act? Single Choice

WHS Regulations 2011
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Anti-Discrimination Act 1984
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Privacy Act 1988
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Fair Work Act 2009
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Question 12 of 51

12. Question

What is the main purpose of a Training Needs Analysis (TNA)? Single Choice

To reduce training costs
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To identify required WHS training
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To promote employee social events
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To assess customer satisfaction
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Question 13 of 51

13. Question

Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard? Single Choice

Excessive workload
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Viruses and bacteria
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Loose electrical wires
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Heavy lifting
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Question 14 of 51

14. Question

What should you do if existing risk controls are found to be inadequate? Single Choice

Ignore them until an incident occurs
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Report and review them
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Remove all current controls immediately
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Only use PPE instead
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Question 15 of 51

15. Question

Which Act covers protection from discrimination, bullying, and harassment in workplaces? Single Choice

WHS Act 2011
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Privacy Act 1988
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Fair Work Act 2009
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Environmental Protection Act 1999
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Question 16 of 51

16. Question

What is the main benefit of encouraging employee participation in WHS? Single Choice

Reduces the number of staff meetings
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Improves decision-making and safety culture
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Ensures fewer policies are needed
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Shifts responsibility away from management
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Question 17 of 51

17. Question

Which type of hazard control involves redesigning equipment or processes? Single Choice

Engineering controls
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PPE
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Substitution
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Elimination
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Question 18 of 51

18. Question

Which of the following must be kept confidential under the Privacy Act 1988? Single Choice

Incident report data
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Employee’s personal medical records
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Training session schedules
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Safety committee meeting minutes
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Question 19 of 51

19. Question

Which of these is an example of WHS consultation? Single Choice

Informing staff only after decisions are made
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Engaging workers in hazard identification discussions
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Notifying regulators about profits
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Ignoring employee feedback
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Question 20 of 51

20. Question

Which type of hazard involves repetitive lifting and awkward postures? Single Choice

Biological
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Psychological
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Physical/Manual handling
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Chemical
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Question 21 of 51

21. Question

Which of the following are employer responsibilities under WHS legislation? Multiple Answers

Provide safe systems of work
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Provide a safe working environment
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Allow staff to take shortcuts if experienced
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Provide training and supervision
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Question 22 of 51

22. Question

Which documents are part of WHS legal requirements? Multiple Answers

Work Health and Safety Act 2011
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WHS Regulations 2011
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Fair Work Act 2009
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National Sports Code 2020
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Question 23 of 51

23. Question

Which of the following are considered workplace hazards? Multiple Answers

Faulty machinery
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Bullying
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Poor lighting
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Public holidays
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Question 24 of 51

24. Question

The Hierarchy of Control includes which of the following? Multiple Answers

Substitution
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Isolation
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Engineering controls
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Motivation bonuses
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Question 25 of 51

25. Question

Which of these are common WHS emergency procedures? Multiple Answers

Fire evacuation
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Bomb threat response
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Payroll reporting
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Gas leak response
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Question 26 of 51

26. Question

Which of the following are examples of WHS documentation? Multiple Answers

Incident and injury reports
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Training records
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Minutes of WHS meetings
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Staff entertainment vouchers
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Question 27 of 51

27. Question

Which are examples of psychological hazards? Multiple Answers

Bullying
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Stress
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Working at heights
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Fatigue
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Question 28 of 51

28. Question

Consultation in WHS involves: Multiple Answers

Sharing WHS information with staff
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Ignoring staff feedback if inconvenient
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Taking employee views into account in decision-making
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Encouraging two-way communication
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Question 29 of 51

29. Question

Which are correct about risk? Multiple Answers

It is the probability of harm occurring
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It is assessed by likelihood and consequence
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It can be completely eliminated in all cases
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It depends on workplace conditions
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Question 30 of 51

30. Question

Which are types of evidence used in WHS assessment? Multiple Answers

Direct evidence
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Indirect evidence
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Supplementary evidence
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Imaginary evidence
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Question 31 of 51

31. Question

Which of the following are biological hazards? Multiple Answers

Viruses
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Bacteria
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Noise exposure
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Bloodborne pathogens
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Question 32 of 51

32. Question

What should be done if risk control measures are inadequate? Multiple Answers

Report them according to procedures
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Ignore them until an accident occurs
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Implement improvements where possible
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Review against WHS legislation
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Question 33 of 51

33. Question

Which training types may be legally required under WHS? Multiple Answers

Forklift operator training
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First aid training
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Safety committee training
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Customer complaint handling
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Question 34 of 51

34. Question

Which are common physical hazards? Multiple Answers

Manual handling
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Poor lighting
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Excessive noise
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Faulty electrical wiring
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Question 35 of 51

35. Question

The benefits of WHS consultation include: Multiple Answers

Legal compliance
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Better decision-making
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Higher productivity and morale
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Reduced need for policies
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Question 36 of 51

36. Question

Which are key parts of a Training Needs Analysis (TNA)? Multiple Answers

Assess training needs
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Set training objectives
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Plan delivery methods
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Organise social events
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Question 37 of 51

37. Question

Which are valid WHS record-keeping requirements? Multiple Answers

Training records
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Hazard reports
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Accident investigations
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Monthly staff social activities
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Question 38 of 51

38. Question

Which Acts protect against workplace discrimination? Multiple Answers

Sex Discrimination Act 1984
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Age Discrimination Act 2004
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Disability Discrimination Act 1992
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Sports Fair Play Act 2005
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Question 39 of 51

39. Question

Which are examples of engineering controls? Multiple Answers

Installing machine guards
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Using ventilation systems
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Isolating hazardous areas with barriers
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Providing earplugs
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Question 40 of 51

40. Question

Which information must be provided to a work team about WHS? Multiple Answers

Hazard identification results
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Risk assessment outcomes
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Equipment safety checks
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Annual staff holiday destinations
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Question 41 of 51

41. Question

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Health and safety BLANK 1 of 1 aim to ensure that the workplace is safe and healthy and to encourage cooperation between employers and employees on health and safety matters.

Health and safety Fill in the blank 1 of 1 aim to ensure that the workplace is safe and healthy and to encourage cooperation between employers and employees on health and safety matters.

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Question 42 of 51

42. Question

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The Fair Work Act BLANK 1 of 1 covers issues such as discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation

The Fair Work Act Fill in the blank 1 of 1 covers issues such as discrimination, harassment, bullying and victimisation

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Question 43 of 51

43. Question

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Environment Protection and BLANK 1 of 1 Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s fundamental piece of environmental legislation

Environment Protection and Fill in the blank 1 of 1 Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) is the Australian Government’s fundamental piece of environmental legislation

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Question 44 of 51

44. Question

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An organisation may need a license or permit if business activities include BLANK 1 of 1 wastes

An organisation may need a license or permit if business activities include Fill in the blank 1 of 1 wastes

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Question 45 of 51

45. Question

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BLANK 1 of 1 laws protect people from being discriminated against on the grounds of their race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual preference, pregnancy or marital status etc

Fill in the blank 1 of 1 laws protect people from being discriminated against on the grounds of their race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual preference, pregnancy or marital status etc

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Question 46 of 51

46. Question

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The BLANK 1 of 1 Act also includes thirteen Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), which apply to some private sector organisations, and are collectively referred to as ‘APP entities’

The Fill in the blank 1 of 1 Act also includes thirteen Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), which apply to some private sector organisations, and are collectively referred to as ‘APP entities’

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Question 47 of 51

47. Question

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The Act and Regulations promote continuous improvement and workplace BLANK 1 of 1 for all workers throughout Australia

The Act and Regulations promote continuous improvement and workplace Fill in the blank 1 of 1 for all workers throughout Australia

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Question 48 of 51

48. Question

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All organisational systems and BLANK 1 of 1 in some way relate to health and safety in the workplace

All organisational systems and Fill in the blank 1 of 1 in some way relate to health and safety in the workplace

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Question 49 of 51

49. Question

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To be able to effectively meet the WHS needs of a team, managers also need to consider the working BLANK 1 of 1

To be able to effectively meet the WHS needs of a team, managers also need to consider the working Fill in the blank 1 of 1

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Question 50 of 51

50. Question

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Policies and procedures are needed to ensure that work is conducted BLANK 1 of 1 and helps to prevent injuries to employees or damage to goods and equipment.

Policies and procedures are needed to ensure that work is conducted Fill in the blank 1 of 1 and helps to prevent injuries to employees or damage to goods and equipment.

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Question 51 of 51

51. Question

Match the Term to the Definition