Chapter 13 Notes
Unit 4 Workplace Safety · Chapter 13
Workplace Safety Concepts & OH&S
Master occupational health fundamentals: The National OH&S Policy, Distinguishing Hazards from Risks, Auditing Office Hazards (Physical, Ergonomic, Psychological), and Enforcing Physical Security Protocols.
Chapter 13 Theory
1. Hazard vs Risk (Guaranteed Board Question)
What is a Hazard?
Any source, object, or situation with the potential to cause harm, illness, or property damage (e.g. an unshielded power wire or wet tile floor).
What is a Risk?
The probability that a person will be harmed if exposed to a hazard, combined with the severity of the potential injury.
2. Categories of Hazards in IT Environments
Physical Hazards:Trailing computer cables across walkways, dim lighting, wet tiles.
Ergonomic Hazards:Rigid chairs, incorrect monitor height, bent wrists during typing.
Psychological Hazards:Excessive overtime, unrealistic deadlines, lack of autonomy, mental stress.
Chapter 13 Practice
Solved MCQs: Workplace Safety Concepts
1
What is the primary difference between a 'Hazard' and a 'Risk' in occupational health and safety?
2
Which category of workplace hazard includes loose trailing power cords across walking corridors?
3
Which of the following represents a Psychological workplace hazard in data entry environments?
4
What physical security protocol prevents unauthorized outsiders from accessing corporate IT server facilities?
Frequently Asked Board Questions