What are the hazardous conditions faced by workers in the retail industry?
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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
Question 2
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Which is one of the most common types of health issues observed in retail workers.
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Insomnia
Musculoskeletal injury
Weight gain
Question 3
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PPE is an essential component for certain jobs in the retail industry
Answer
True
False
Question 4
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Who is responsible for health and safety in the workplace
Who is responsible for health and safety in the workplace
Who is responsible for health and safety in the workplace
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Employees
Managers/supervisors
Health & Safety Representatives
All of these
Question 5
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Can you refuse to work if you find conditions dangerous and unsafe in the retail establishment where you work
Answer
No
Yes
Question 6
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What should you do if you're seriously concerned about a safety hazard in the workplace
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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
Question 7
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When lifting heavy objects you should:
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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
Question 8
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Which one of the following best describes a routine practice to minimise health and safety risks within the workplace?
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Completing regular health and safety checklists
Completing daily and weekly cleaning checklists
Reading health and safety literature
Following management instructions
Question 9
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One of the main health and safety responsibilities of an employee is to
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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
Question 10
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If you witness an accident in the workplace you should
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Check if the individual is hurt and then let them leave