Final Assessment

Summative Assessment

Complete all sections. Write clearly and support applied answers with relevant course knowledge and workplace procedures.

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

What is the primary objective of a continuous risk assessment?

To assign blame

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To eliminate production delays

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To identify and control hazards

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To document employee performance

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Which of the following is a type of hazard?

Personal goals

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Unsafe conditions

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Production targets

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Daily meetings

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Who is responsible for identifying hazards in the workplace?

Only the safety officer

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External inspectors

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All employees

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Management

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A continuous risk assessment must be conducted:

Once a year

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Every time a task is performed

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After a risk occurs

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Before management visits

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An example of a control measure is:

Ignoring minor hazards

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Training staff on safety procedures

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Encouraging short cuts

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Increasing production quotas

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PPE stands for:

Personal Protection Engineering

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Protective Procedures Environment

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Personal Protective Equipment

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Permanent Protection Equipment

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Which document records the outcome of a risk assessment?

Payroll summary

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Risk register or checklist

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Meeting minutes

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Leave request form

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A risk with high severity and high likelihood must be:

Ignored

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Escalated immediately

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Left for later review

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Assigned to junior staff

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An example of a behavioural hazard is:

Slippery floors

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Inadequate lighting

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Employee horseplay

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Noisy machinery

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What is the first step in a risk assessment process?

Implement controls

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Report to the supervisor

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Identify hazards

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Write a report

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Section B: Short Answer Questions

Define the term hazard and provide two examples relevant to your workplace.

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What are the five steps of the continuous risk assessment process?

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Explain the difference between a hazard and a risk.

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List three types of control measures and give one example of each.

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What should you do if you identify a new hazard while performing your duties?

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Describe how teamwork contributes to effective continuous risk assessments.

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Section C: Scenario-Based Questions

Scenario 1 (25 marks): You are working in a warehouse where boxes are stacked high, some blocking fire exits. An employee is observed standing on a rolling chair to retrieve stock from a top shelf.

Identify four hazards present in this situation. (4 marks)

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Evaluate the level of risk for each hazard using a basic risk matrix (likelihood and severity). (8 marks)

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Suggest control measures for each hazard. (8 marks)

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Describe how you would record and report your findings. (5 marks)

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Scenario 2 (25 marks): Your team is assigned to clean a chemical storage area. The supervisor did not hold a pre-task briefing. Some team members are not wearing gloves, and one person complains of dizziness.

Identify three non-compliance issues in this scenario. (6 marks)

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What should have been done before starting the task? (5 marks)

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What immediate actions must be taken to protect the team? (6 marks)

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Recommend long-term improvements to prevent a recurrence. (8 marks)

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