Licensing Course UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Define HAZARD - CORRECT ANSWER - Something with the potential to cause harm
Define RISK - CORRECT ANSWER - The chance harm might occur when exposed to a
hazard.
List at least 3 duties of care you have as a worker - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Follow safe
operating procedures
2. Reasonable care for your own safety
3. Reasonable care for the safety of others
4. To not intentionally or recklessly interfere or misuse anything provided at the workplace for
WHS/ OHS.
List at least 3 sources from which you can access information about workplace safety rules. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Legislation and regulations
2. Relevant Australian standards
3. Management plans
4. OHS/WHS policy
5. Code of practice
6. Manufacturer's instructions
7. Operations manual
8. WHS/OHS workplace representative
9. Safe working or job procedures
List at least 4 duties an employer has that ensure the health and safety of their workers. -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Provide and maintain a safe work environment
, 2. Provide and maintain safe plant and structures
3. Provide and maintain safe systems of work
4. Provide adequate facilities
5. Provide information, training, instruction or supervision required to undertake work safely
6. Ensure safe use, handling and storage of plant, structures and substances
You can be punished for not doing high risk work safely. List at least 3 things a WHS regulator
could do. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Suspend licence
2. Cancel licence
3. Refuse to renew licence if the matter arises at licence renewal
4. Direct reassessment to determine competency
5. Prosecute
What does your employer need to provide you in a scenario where you are required to operate an
order picking forklift that you are unfamiliar with? - CORRECT ANSWER - Information,
training, instruction or supervision
List at least 4 people in the workplace you could consult with about any workplace hazards -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Safety officers
2. OHS Committee members
3. Supervisors
4. Workmates
5. Health and Safety Representatives
6. Managers
Why is it important for an operator to talk with others about site hazards before commencing
work at a new worksite? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. To identify workplace-specific
hazards/ground conditions
2. To ensure that any workplace policies and/or workplace-specific procedures are adhered to.