Each question in this quiz is timed.
What are the hazardous conditions faced by workers in the retail industry?
Working with sharp tools and equipments such as box cutters and pallet jacks
Stepladders and slip, trip, and fall hazards
Handling heavy boxes and other objects
All of these
Which is one of the most common types of health issues observed in retail workers.
Insomnia
Musculoskeletal injury
Weight gain
PPE is an essential component for certain jobs in the retail industry
True
False
Who is responsible for health and safety in the workplace
Employees
Managers/supervisors
Health & Safety Representatives
Can you refuse to work if you find conditions dangerous and unsafe in the retail establishment where you work
No
Yes
What should you do if you're seriously concerned about a safety hazard in the workplace
Keep on working and mention it to the boss later
Down tools and head home
Keep it to yourself and try to avoid hazard.
Tell your co-workers and report it to your Manager immediately
When lifting heavy objects you should:
Make sure that your leg muscles, not your back muscles, do the lifting
Keep your back slightly bent at all times
Keep one hand free at all times
Keep your arms extended so the object is away from your body at all times
Which one of the following best describes a routine practice to minimise health and safety risks within the workplace?
Completing regular health and safety checklists
Completing daily and weekly cleaning checklists
Reading health and safety literature
Following management instructions
One of the main health and safety responsibilities of an employee is to
Work as quickly and efficiently as possible
Take reasonable care of themselves and others
Read all relevant literature on procedures
Follow the line manager’s instructions
If you witness an accident in the workplace you should
Check if the individual is hurt and then let them leave
Report the incident to a manager immediately
Call the emergency services
Administer first aid
