Quiz and knowledge test

Jen safely up a tree in the Otago Polytechnic arboriculture course. Photo by Anthony for Otago Polytechnic

This activity was developed by Alex Huffadine for Otago Polytechnic and is here for further adaptation

Objective

The following learning activities will challenge people to identify and explain legislative rights and responsibilities in relation to New Zealand workplace health and safety.

Activity

Quiz

Assessment	Quiz Questions Please circle the correct answer (NB. There may be more than one)
1	Kevin doesn’t bother with a mesh glove because he only has 10 pelts left to trim. Unfortunately, he cuts himself. Who is responsible?
	Kevin Kevin’s employer Kevin’s workmates
2	What practicable steps could have been taken to prevent Kevin’s injury?
	Keep a supply of band-aids on hand at all times Wear a cut resistant glove on the non-knife hand at all times when using a knife Be more careful
3	Nick notices that Jack has left his knife out amongst the pelt trimming but says nothing – it’s Jack’s responsibility. Later, Pete harms himself on the knife. Who is responsible? (two answers)
	Nick Jack No one Nick and Jack’s employer
4	What practicable steps could have been taken to prevent the knife accident?
	It’s best to let the accident happen – people learn their lesson better that way Nick immediately alerts Jack of the knife Nick tells the supervisor, then gets back to work
5	Your employer must provide you with health and safety information in a form that you understand.
	True False
6	Mike must involve his own behaviour when determining a strategy to control a hazard. Which of the following is NOT appropriate behaviour?
	He checks he is wearing appropriate personal protective equipment He makes sure he leaves the workstation safe for the next user He arranges for a video team to take a secret video to catch anyone (including himself) not following correct procedures.
7	Mike must consult with his employer when determining a strategy to control a hazard. Which of the following actions is NOT appropriate?
	He informs the health and safety office of the hazard and discusses ways in which it can be reduced or eliminated He discusses the hazard at a health and safety discussion meeting He decides not to involve his employer since he can sort the situation out himself
8	Adequate personal protective clothing should be supplied by your employer and worn at all times.
	True False
9	All hazards should be systematically recorded and monitored on an appropriate hazard identification form.
	True False
10	When a fire occurs, it’s important to contain the fire and reduce oxygen by closing doors.
	True False

Test your knowledge

Please refer to the library of resources and find what you need to answer the following 5 questions. Write your answers on your own paper, in an email, or on your blog and present it to your learning facilitator.

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1. What are two requirements you as an employee have while at work, as defined by the Health and Safety in Employment Act

What is an example for each requirement?

Examples

a)__________________________

b)__________________________

2. Name three rights as an employee under the Health and Safety in Employment Act?

Your rights

a)__________________________

b)__________________________

c)__________________________

3. Outline procedures to identify potential health and safety hazards within a workplace.

4. Determine strategies to ensure health and safety hazards are reduced or eliminated.

5. Outline procedures to deal with hazardous events or situations when not covered by employer emergency plans.

• fire
• chemical spillage
• live electricity
• gas leak
• accident

Support materials

• Quiz answers
• library of resources