Induction Quiz. This information is based on the powerpoint presentation and the online Workplace health and safety resources within the school and the university.

The following values form the basis of achieving our aim of “Harm to Zero”. A. People are our most valuable asset, and we are all committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone in the workplace. B. Everyone has a responsibility for safety, their own and others. C. Injuries can be prevented, and an incident-free working and learning environment is actively pursued. D. Communication and consultation are central to working together for a safer workplace. E. All of the above

D.

If I don’t follow the health and safety rules I can? Damage my academic record Get hurt and go to hospital Get someone else hurt and get fined or go to gaol under the NSW Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 All of the above

A. B. C. D.

Students are responsible for? Their own safety and the safety of those around them Their own safety only Their grades only. You can only be held responsible if you are paid. Establishing and monitoring the implementation of the OHS Management System

A. B. C. D.

Staff and students must report? All hazards and incidences in the workplace Hazards in their lab only Incidences only when someone gets hurt or you break something expensive Stuff they see on the news

A. B. C.

Which of the following rules applies to all GSBME labs? A. You must have a safe working procedures and risk assessments only when you are doing anything dangerous in the labs B. Lab work outside normal hours (8am to 6pm Mon – Fri) must be approved. C. Long hair must be tied back and dangling clothing, ornaments and ear phone cords are not permitted D. Equipment must be used in accordance with safe working procedures and risk assessments. E. Drinking water is only permitted in the lab in approved containers F. You can download anything off the internet for anything you like as long as it’s not pornography G. Lab coats, covered shoes and eye protection is required PPE in the labs

H. In case of an emergency evacuation you must obey the directions of the Floor/Fire Wardens and exit the building via the fire stairs I. You do not have to evacuate if it is only a practice fire drill J. All your lab work must be covered by an approved safe working procedures and or risk assessments

All Staff and students of UNSW must do. A. On-Line Work Health & Safety Awareness B. On-Line Ergonomics C. Both A and B

Staff and students working in the GSBME laboratories must do A. Laboratory Safety Awareness B. All hazard specific training on the UNSW WH site C. Ionising radiation training

GSBME staff and students working with animals must do A. Laboratory Safety Awareness B. Animal care and ethics C. Both

GSBME staff and students working with needles and scalpels must. A. B. C. D.

Attend sharps training and be assessed as competent Only do the training if they are not a doctor Only do the training if they are a doctor Only read about the safety information

What are the first three menu items on the UNSW WHS home page A. Procedures & Forms, Health and Safety Training, New Staff Members B. Health and Safety committees, Office Safety Toolkit, Health and Safety Videos C. Web Links, Health & Safety Unit Statistics, Health and Safety Management System

Green lab training is necessary to A. Reduce waste at UNSW

B. Ensure that environmental pollution laws are not broken C. Raise awareness about sustainability at UNSW D. All of the above

The GSBME WHS Database contains information about A. Equipment database B. GSBME safe working procedures and risk management forms C. WHS Level 3 committee information D. Chemical database- list of the chemicals in the school E. Chemical Labelling guideline and template F. Purchase forms G. Workstation ID cards H. Equipment ID tags I. Cold Room Box labels J. Local Training information K. All of the above

Hierarchy of risk controls outlines the process of controlling hazards and minimising risks in the workplace. What are the first two risk controls to be considered. A. B. C. D.

Elimination and substitution PPE and Engineering controls Minimisation and PPE Administration and elimination

When you are working in the GSBME labs you A. B. C. D.

Only need a risk assessment Only need to follow safe working practices if someone else is in the room. Need an authorised risk assessment and or a safe working procedure that covers your work Need a draft risk assessment and or a safe working procedure your supervisor has seen recently to cover your work

Which of the following risk activities require school specific training before you can proceed A. B. C. D. E.

Autoclave Sharps (needles, scalpel blades, box cutters) Human blood work Lasers Cell culture

Ergonomic injuries, occupational over use, repetitive strain and manual handling are A. Very very debilitating and can lead to a lifelong injury . B. Can be prevented if you always set up your work station correctly and follow the ergonomic guidelines C. Can be minimised by reporting and acting on symptoms of discomfort or persistent pain in muscles, tendons and other soft tissues D. All of the above

The restricted access areas in GSBME that require specific training before entry access is grant are A. B. C. D. E. F. G.

Rm413-22a ARF AQIS restrictions Rm408 -Biohazards Rm 408a two Photon microscope (via BMIF) Rm 404 PC2 cell culture Lower Ground10 a, b, c, d Lower Ground11 , a , b Grey and Clean room All of the above

Biomedical engineering is a diverse field and has a wide range of hazards. What is the greatest hazard in the GSBME workplace? A. B. C. D. E. F. G.

Hazardous and dangerous chemicals Electrical hazards Biological –genetic, biohazard and quarantine restricted items Manual handling and Ergonomics Mechanical hazards such as, crush, pinch point , moving parts, thermal Compressed gases Not understanding the risks or controlling these hazards

Chemical are a hazard in the GSBME laboratories. When using chemicals you must A. B. C. D.

Ensure they are on the GSBME chemical register Know the chemical properties and how to control any hazards Know where to store them and how to dispose of them Have an authorised risk assessment and/ or a safe working procedure that details your use of the chemical before you start E. All of the above

Correctly labelling your chemicals is a legislative requirement. You may A. B. C. D.

Just write your name and the chemical name on in permanent marker on the bottle Put a label on the shelf where you keep your stuff Just put a danger do not touch on everything, so nobody touches your stuff Use the GSBME chemical labelling template to generate a label that complies with chemical labelling laws

There are a number of biological hazards in the labs. If you wish to bring any biological material, such as cell lines, animal tissue, live animals, serum etc into the labs it must A. B. C. D. E. F. G. H.

Be assessed and authorised prior to arrival and added to the biohazard register. Checked against Quarantine (AQIS) Checked against gene technology rules Checked against Gene Technology (OGTR) Checked against Australian standards Checked against Biosecurity (SSBA) Checked against ethics and clinical practice (DoHA) All of the above

When using equipment in GSBME you should A. B. C. D.

Check with the custodian before you start Ensure that you are trained and competent Checked that the electrical testing tag is valid Do a visual inspection of the equipment including the electrical leads to ensure they are in good condition E. Immediately report any malfunction or breakages F. All of the above

Correct waste disposal is very important as uncontrolled waste streams are hazardous. There are different waste stream at UNSW chemicals, biohazard waste, recyclables. When do you need to know how to dispose of your waste products? A. B. C. D. E.

Once the container is full If it’s a hazardous substance or dangerous When you are cleaning up Before you start your experiment When you are writing your safe working procedure and /or risk assessment

A minimum of covered shoes, lab coats and eye protection must be worn in the lab at all time. How do you determine which personal protective equipment must be used?

A. B. C. D. E.

Whatever is hanging on the back of the lab door Look and see what everyone else is wearing. Wear everything just to be safe You only need to wear it if you are doing something dangerous. Careful analysis of the your procedure and the work area to determine the your PPE requirements

The normal hours of work at UNSW are A. B. C. D.

Week days 9am to 5pm Week days 8am to 6pm Monday to Saturday 9 am to 5pm All day every day, we’re very busy

In a building emergency, you should A. B. C. D.

List to announcements and follow instructions Immediately leave the building Go and get a coffee Call an ambulance

In a lab emergency you should    

Alert people to the problem, move away from the hazard (the arrrh, run away system) Call people over to show them the problem and stand around looking for the safe working procedure Call an ambulance on 000 Just shut the door and quietly go looking for your supervisor so you don’t cause a panic

You need to talk to your supervisors about A. B. C. D.

OHS427 Immunisation Questionnaire and Authorisation Form Filling in the front part of the HS006 Induction Form Your training requirements All of the above

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To get lab access you must have completed HS006 HS Induction Form : For Office-based Workers with your supervisor, Book in with Jane Li ([email protected] ) to take the lab tour. Please bring the signed HS006 HS Induction Form and this completed quiz with you. Once you have completed the tour and handed over your paperwork, lab swipe access can be authorised.