S11/GI Risk Assessment and Hazard Management

Question 1

What is the definition of a 'hazard' in a Queensland mining context?

Accepted Answer

A situation, thing, or substance with the potential to cause harm

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An injury that has already occurred on site

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A near-miss incident that was reported

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A dangerous chemical compound only

Question 2

In Queensland mining, 'risk' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

The likelihood and consequence of harm arising from a hazard

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The physical presence of a hazard on site

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Any unsafe act performed by a worker

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The number of hazards present in a work area

Question 3

Under the Coal Mining Safety and Health Act 1999 (Qld), who has a responsibility to identify and manage hazards at a mine site?

Accepted Answer

Everyone at the mine site

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Only the site safety officer

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Only the mine manager and supervisors

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Only workers with formal safety training

Question 4

Which control measure is considered most effective in the hierarchy of controls?

Accepted Answer

Elimination of the hazard

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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Administrative controls such as procedures

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Engineering controls such as guards

Question 5

What does a risk matrix help mining workers determine?

Accepted Answer

The likelihood and severity of a risk to prioritise control actions

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The cost of purchasing safety equipment

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The number of workers required for a task

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The type of PPE suited to each task

Question 6

What is a 'near miss' in mining terminology?

Accepted Answer

An unplanned event that did not cause injury or damage but had the potential to do so

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An incident where a worker suffered a serious injury

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A planned emergency drill or safety exercise

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A minor injury requiring only first aid

Question 7

Which term describes a control that physically reduces a hazard rather than relying on worker behaviour?

Accepted Answer

Engineering control

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Administrative control

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Personal Protective Equipment

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Substitution control