Assessment Method 1 – Short Answer Questions
• Briefly answer the questions below in the spaces provided. Use
the space provided as a guide to the length of your answer.
• Where there is multiple choice or true false, circle the correct
answer
• This must be your own work
• You cannot use any resources for this assessment
• You must get a satisfactory response for each question
• You have 60 minutes to complete this assessment
1. When delivery home care and community care, aged care and
disability services you need to be aware of hazards that may be
present in a work situation.
a. What is a Hazard?
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b. Hazards can arise from:
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2. List 2 (two) functions of a health and safety representative:
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3. Give an example of a risk you are aware of that is associated with
driving and/or travelling with clients. What procedures would you follow to
minimise risk.
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4. Why is it extremely important to follow organisation policies and
procedures when working in a new environment?
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5. Give an example of a lifting task that could be a manual handling
hazard associated with aged care that you need to be able to identify?
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6. Give an example of a pushing/pulling task that could be a manual
handling hazard associated with aged care that you need to be able to
identify?