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Question 1Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

Which document should be completed before a participant joins a recreational activity, to record known medical conditions and emergency contacts?

  1. Participant consent and health form Correct answer.
  2. Activity risk assessment
  3. Incident report form
  4. Equipment maintenance log

Explanation

A participant consent and health form collects medical conditions, allergies and emergency contact details so staff can plan for and respond to health events. It is signed before participation begins, giving informed consent and relevant health information.

Question 2Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

In a sports first-aid context, what does the 'D' stand for in the DRSABCD action plan?

  1. Diagnosis
  2. Danger Correct answer.
  3. Dehydration
  4. Defibrillation

Explanation

DRSABCD begins with Danger, prompting the responder to check for hazards to themselves, the casualty and bystanders before approaching. Only once the scene is safe does the responder proceed to check for a response.

Question 3Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

A netballer twists an ankle and the joint begins to swell. Which immediate management approach is most appropriate?

  1. Massage the joint firmly to disperse fluid
  2. Apply heat and encourage continued play
  3. Stretch the ankle through full range repeatedly
  4. Rest, ice, compression and elevation Correct answer.

Explanation

For an acute soft-tissue injury, rest, ice, compression and elevation help limit bleeding and swelling in the first 48 hours. Heat, massage and continued loading can increase blood flow and worsen swelling.

Question 4Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

What is the main purpose of a risk assessment in a recreation program?

  1. To identify hazards and decide how to control them Correct answer.
  2. To document staff wages and rosters
  3. To advertise the program to the community
  4. To record the number of participants attending

Explanation

A risk assessment systematically identifies hazards, evaluates the likelihood and severity of harm, and determines suitable controls. This supports the legal duty to provide a safe environment for participants and staff.

Question 5Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

Under work health and safety legislation, what is the primary duty of a sport and recreation employer?

  1. To insure every participant personally
  2. To provide a workplace that is safe and without risks to health Correct answer.
  3. To maximise ticket sales
  4. To guarantee teams win competitions

Explanation

WHS law places a primary duty on employers or persons conducting a business to ensure, so far as reasonably practicable, the health and safety of workers and others affected by the work. This duty underpins policies such as hazard management and training.

Question 6Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

Which of the following best describes 'duty of care' for a coach?

  1. A promise that no participant will ever be injured
  2. A requirement to purchase the most expensive equipment available
  3. A legal obligation to act reasonably to protect participants from foreseeable harm Correct answer.
  4. A rule that only applies during competition matches

Explanation

Duty of care is a legal obligation to take reasonable steps to avoid foreseeable harm to those in your charge. For a coach it applies across training, competition and travel, and is judged against what a reasonable person would do.

Question 7Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

Why is drinking water important during prolonged exercise in hot weather?

  1. It replaces fluid lost through sweating and helps regulate body temperature Correct answer.
  2. It prevents all types of injury
  3. It removes the need for warm-up
  4. It increases muscle mass quickly

Explanation

Sweating is the body's main cooling mechanism, and prolonged exercise in heat causes significant fluid loss. Replacing this fluid helps maintain blood volume, thermoregulation and performance, and reduces dehydration risk.

Question 8Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

What does the term 'informed consent' require of a participant before an activity?

  1. Signing a waiver that removes all staff responsibility
  2. Payment of a membership fee
  3. Understanding the risks and voluntarily agreeing to take part Correct answer.
  4. Completing a fitness test

Explanation

Informed consent means the person understands the nature of the activity and its associated risks and freely chooses to participate. It protects autonomy and supports the provider's duty of care.

Question 9Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

A basketball venue has a slippery patch on the court after a drink bottle spills. Which control is the most effective immediate action?

  1. Recording the spill in the maintenance log for next month
  2. Cordon the area and clean and dry the spill before play continues Correct answer.
  3. Telling players verbally to be careful
  4. Placing a warning sign and leaving the spill until the game ends

Explanation

The hierarchy of control favours eliminating the hazard, so removing the spill is more effective than relying on warnings. Isolating the area until it is dry prevents slips during the clean-up.

Question 10Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

In the hierarchy of risk control, which level sits highest after eliminating the hazard?

  1. Personal protective equipment
  2. Administrative controls
  3. Engineering controls
  4. Substitution Correct answer.

Explanation

After elimination, substitution is the next most reliable control because it replaces the hazard with something less dangerous. Engineering, administrative and PPE controls follow in descending order of reliability.

Question 11Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

A coach notices a player has become withdrawn, is avoiding training and has unexplained bruises. What is the most appropriate first response?

  1. Ignore the signs to avoid embarrassment
  2. Follow the organisation's child-safety reporting policy and report the concern Correct answer.
  3. Confront the suspected person in front of the team
  4. Ask other players to investigate privately

Explanation

Staff in sport have a duty to act on reasonable concerns about a young person's safety by following the organisation's child-safe reporting procedures. This usually means reporting to the designated officer or authority, not investigating personally.

Question 12Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

Which practice best reduces the risk of cross-infection when managing a bleeding wound at a sports event?

  1. Wearing disposable gloves and using a barrier during treatment Correct answer.
  2. Handling blood with bare hands to speed treatment
  3. Rinsing the wound with a shared towel
  4. Reusing soiled dressings on another casualty

Explanation

Standard infection-control precautions require gloves and barriers to prevent contact with blood and body fluids. Single-use gloves and dressings protect both the casualty and the first-aider.

Question 13Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

What is the recommended compression-to-breath ratio for adult CPR performed by a single rescuer?

  1. 15 compressions to 2 breaths
  2. 50 compressions to 5 breaths
  3. 5 compressions to 1 breath
  4. 30 compressions to 2 breaths Correct answer.

Explanation

Current adult CPR guidance uses 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, at a rate of about 100 to 120 compressions per minute. This ratio maintains circulation while limiting interruptions.

Question 14Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

A participant collapses and is unresponsive but breathing normally. What should staff do while waiting for an ambulance?

  1. Leave them alone to rest
  2. Give them water to drink
  3. Place them in the recovery position and monitor breathing Correct answer.
  4. Begin chest compressions immediately

Explanation

An unresponsive person who is breathing normally should be placed in the recovery position to keep the airway clear and monitored continuously until help arrives. CPR is only started when breathing is absent or abnormal.

Question 15Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

Which factor most increases the risk of heat illness during a summer training session?

  1. Drinking water before the session
  2. High humidity combined with high temperature Correct answer.
  3. Wearing light-coloured clothing
  4. Training early in the morning

Explanation

High temperature and high humidity reduce the body's ability to lose heat through evaporation, raising core temperature and heat-illness risk. Scheduling, clothing and hydration choices can modify that risk.

Question 16Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

What should a supervisor check first when setting up a session on a council oval?

  1. The price of entry tickets
  2. The presence of hazards such as glass, uneven ground or sprinklers Correct answer.
  3. The colour of the team jerseys
  4. The social media following of the club

Explanation

A pre-activity inspection identifies hazards in the playing area that could cause injury, such as debris, surface damage or irrigation equipment. Hazards are then removed or the area isolated before participants arrive.

Question 17Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

Which of the following is the best example of an administrative control for a high-ropes course?

  1. Replacing worn harnesses with new ones
  2. Building a permanent safety net under the course
  3. Removing the highest platform entirely
  4. Limiting participant numbers and providing pre-course safety briefings Correct answer.

Explanation

Administrative controls change how people behave, for example through supervision ratios, briefings and rules. They are less reliable than elimination, substitution or engineering controls because they depend on compliance.

Question 18Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

A worker reports a near miss where a participant nearly tripped on a loose mat. What is the correct follow-up?

  1. Wait until someone is injured before acting
  2. Discipline the participant for reporting
  3. Take no action because no injury occurred
  4. Record the near miss, investigate and fix the mat Correct answer.

Explanation

Near misses are free lessons: recording and investigating them allows hazards to be controlled before they cause harm. Reporting systems support continuous improvement and are required by good WHS practice.

Question 19Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

Which statement best explains why supervision ratios should be adjusted for different activities?

  1. Ratios depend only on the number of staff employed
  2. All activities should use the same ratio regardless of risk
  3. Higher-risk activities such as water-based or adventure programs need closer supervision and lower ratios Correct answer.
  4. Ratios are set solely by participant preference

Explanation

Supervision ratios should reflect the risk profile of the activity, the age and experience of participants, and the environment. Higher-risk settings require more staff per participant to allow effective monitoring and response.

Question 20Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

An athlete returns to sport after a concussion. Which approach best reflects current return-to-play guidance?

  1. Return to full contact as soon as the headache settles
  2. Immediate return if the athlete says they feel fine
  3. A graded, stepwise return with medical clearance and monitoring for symptoms Correct answer.
  4. Rest for one day and then resume normal training

Explanation

Concussion management uses a graduated return-to-sport protocol, with each step separated by rest and symptom monitoring, and medical clearance before full contact. Returning too early risks prolonged recovery and serious complications.

Question 21Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

A club's risk register lists a hazard with 'high' likelihood and 'severe' consequence. What does this rating most likely require?

  1. Recording it for review at the end of the season
  2. No action because the activity is popular
  3. Priority action to eliminate or reduce the risk before the activity proceeds Correct answer.
  4. Only a verbal reminder to participants

Explanation

A risk matrix combines likelihood and consequence to rank risks, and a high-severity, high-likelihood rating demands priority treatment. The activity should not proceed until controls reduce the risk to an acceptable level.

Question 22Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

Which scenario best demonstrates the principle of 'reasonably practicable' in WHS law?

  1. Weighing the likelihood and severity of harm against the cost and difficulty of available controls Correct answer.
  2. Transferring all responsibility to participants through a waiver
  3. Eliminating every conceivable risk regardless of cost or feasibility
  4. Doing nothing because safety equipment is expensive

Explanation

Reasonably practicable requires duty holders to consider the likelihood and severity of harm and what is known about controlling it, balanced against cost, time and feasibility. It is not an absolute duty to remove every risk.

Question 23Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

A coach designs a session for a group with mixed fitness levels. Which approach best manages injury risk while maintaining challenge?

  1. Increase load sharply each week to force adaptation
  2. Run identical maximal-intensity drills for everyone
  3. Exclude the least fit participants from the session
  4. Provide graded intensity options and monitor individual responses Correct answer.

Explanation

Graded options allow each participant to work at an appropriate intensity, reducing the risk of overuse and acute injury while still providing challenge. Monitoring responses enables early adjustment before harm occurs.

Question 24Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

Which combination of factors most strongly suggests a participant is experiencing exertional heat stroke rather than heat exhaustion?

  1. Sweating heavily with cool, clammy skin and normal mental state
  2. Hot dry skin with confusion or altered consciousness and core temperature above 40 degrees Correct answer.
  3. Muscle cramps relieved by stretching
  4. Mild thirst with a headache after training

Explanation

Heat stroke is a medical emergency characterised by core temperature above about 40 degrees and central nervous system disturbance such as confusion or collapse. Rapid cooling and emergency services are required.

Question 25Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

Why should a sport organisation review incident data over a full season rather than responding only to individual events?

  1. To reduce the number of staff required
  2. To identify patterns and target prevention at recurring hazards Correct answer.
  3. To calculate player rankings
  4. To replace the need for risk assessments

Explanation

Aggregated incident data reveals recurring hazards, locations and activity types that single events may hide. This evidence supports targeted prevention and informs updates to risk assessments and training.

Question 26Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

Under work health and safety law, what is the primary duty of a sport and recreation organisation towards its participants and staff?

  1. To transfer all legal liability to individual participants
  2. To guarantee that no injury will occur during any activity
  3. To provide first aid training to all participants free of charge
  4. To eliminate or minimise risks to health and safety so far as is reasonably practicable Correct answer.

Explanation

Work health and safety legislation places a primary duty on organisations to ensure health and safety so far as is reasonably practicable, which means weighing likelihood, severity and available controls. This duty covers staff, volunteers, participants and visitors, and it requires proactive hazard management rather than a promise of perfect safety.

Question 27Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

A netballer twists an ankle and the joint swells rapidly. Which immediate management approach best reflects the RICER principle?

  1. Ask the player to walk it off and return to the court if pain allows
  2. Apply heat and massage the joint firmly to promote circulation
  3. Rest, apply ice, compress with a bandage, elevate, and refer for assessment Correct answer.
  4. Strap the ankle tightly and continue playing for the remainder of the match

Explanation

RICER stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and Referral, and it is the standard immediate response to soft tissue injury. Ice and compression limit swelling, elevation assists drainage, and referral ensures a qualified assessment before any return to play.

Question 28Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

A community club runs a junior athletics carnival on a day forecast to reach 38 degrees Celsius. Which planning measure best manages heat risk for all participants?

  1. Provide one shared drink station at the far end of the oval
  2. Allow participants to decide individually whether they wish to drink water
  3. Shorten only the longest track events and keep all field events unchanged
  4. Reschedule events to cooler periods and build in frequent shaded rest and fluid breaks Correct answer.

Explanation

Scheduling activity away from peak heat and mandating scheduled rest, shade and hydration are broad controls that protect every participant regardless of individual judgement. These measures address the hazard at its source by reducing exposure, which is more reliable than relying on personal choices.

Question 29Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

A gymnastics coach is planning a session that introduces a new backward tumbling skill. Which combination of controls best reflects a safe progression?

  1. Demonstrate the skill once and let participants attempt it unaided on the main floor
  2. Use a spotter, crash mats and progressive lead-up drills before full attempts Correct answer.
  3. Ask participants to sign a waiver acknowledging the risk before attempting the skill
  4. Increase the group size so participants can learn by watching each other

Explanation

Safe skill progression layers controls: qualified spotting, adequate matting and lead-up drills that build the required movement patterns before full attempts. This reduces both the likelihood of a fall and the severity of any injury, consistent with the hierarchy of risk control applied to coaching practice.

Question 30Health, safety and wellbeing in sport and recreation

A state sporting association notices that injury reports cluster in the final quarter of matches across a season. Which interpretation and response is most sound?

  1. Infer that late-game fatigue or declining technique may contribute, and trial a targeted prevention strategy with monitoring Correct answer.
  2. Conclude that the referees are failing to control the game and request more penalties
  3. Immediately cancel the final quarter in all matches to remove the risk
  4. Treat the pattern as coincidence and continue with existing injury prevention programs

Explanation

Clustering of injuries at a consistent point in matches suggests a systematic contributing factor such as fatigue, skill breakdown or rule interpretation, which warrants a targeted and evaluated intervention. Treating the data as a hypothesis to be tested with ongoing monitoring is more defensible than acting on assumption or ignoring the pattern.

Question 31Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

Which document in an Australian sport and recreation organisation sets out the legal obligations of a coach towards athletes and the public?

  1. The marketing plan
  2. The duty of care policy Correct answer.
  3. The equipment register
  4. The social calendar

Explanation

A duty of care policy states the legal and ethical responsibility a worker owes to participants, ensuring they are not exposed to foreseeable harm. It translates negligence principles into everyday procedures such as supervision ratios and risk checks. Marketing, equipment and social documents do not carry legal obligations of care.

Question 32Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

A recreation centre employee notices a colleague repeatedly arriving late for shifts and leaving pool supervision early. Which action best reflects workplace protocols?

  1. Adjust the roster privately to cover the gaps
  2. Report the behaviour through the supervisor or the organisation's grievance procedure Correct answer.
  3. Post about the colleague on a staff social media group
  4. Ignore it because rosters are the supervisor's responsibility

Explanation

Workplace protocols require concerns about conduct or safety to be raised through defined channels, such as a supervisor or grievance procedure. This keeps the issue documented and lets the organisation act fairly and consistently. Informal workarounds or public discussion undermine trust and fail to address the risk.

Question 33Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

What does the term 'scope of practice' mean for a fitness instructor in a recreation facility?

  1. The maximum number of clients an instructor may train each day
  2. The physical size of the training area allocated to the instructor
  3. The length of the instructor's current employment contract
  4. The range of duties the instructor is qualified and authorised to perform Correct answer.

Explanation

Scope of practice defines the boundaries of what a worker is trained, qualified and permitted to do. Working outside it, such as prescribing rehabilitation for an injury, can endanger clients and breach insurance or legal requirements. It is about competence and authorisation rather than numbers, space or contract length.

Question 34Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

An organisation's risk management process is best described as which sequence?

  1. Purchase insurance, then wait for an incident to occur
  2. Identify hazards, assess risks, control risks, then monitor and review Correct answer.
  3. Delegate all safety tasks to volunteers on the day
  4. Record incidents after they happen and file the report

Explanation

Risk management is a continuous cycle: hazards are identified, the likelihood and consequence of harm are assessed, controls are applied, and the controls are monitored and reviewed. Insurance and incident reports are supporting measures, not the process itself. Delegation without training does not manage risk.

Question 35Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

Which piece of Commonwealth legislation is the primary national law prohibiting discrimination in employment and service delivery?

  1. The Privacy Act 1988
  2. The Work Health and Safety Act 2011
  3. The Fair Work Act 2009
  4. The Racial Discrimination Act 1975 Correct answer.

Explanation

The Racial Discrimination Act 1975 is a Commonwealth anti-discrimination law, and alongside other federal discrimination Acts it prohibits unfair treatment in employment and services. The Fair Work Act governs industrial relations, WHS laws govern workplace safety, and the Privacy Act governs personal information.

Question 36Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

A swim school collects enrolment forms containing children's medical details. Which practice best complies with privacy obligations?

  1. Email the full forms to all coaches for general interest
  2. Leave the forms on the front desk for parents to check
  3. Store the forms securely and share details only with staff who need them Correct answer.
  4. Keep the forms indefinitely in an unlocked cupboard

Explanation

Privacy principles require personal information to be stored securely and used only for the purpose it was collected. Access should be limited to staff who genuinely need the information to perform their duties. Open storage or broad distribution risks unauthorised access and breaches.

Question 37Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

In a sport and recreation workplace, what is the main purpose of an induction program for a new casual coach?

  1. To determine the coach's annual salary increment
  2. To replace the need for ongoing supervision and feedback
  3. To assess the coach's sporting skill against elite benchmarks
  4. To familiarise the coach with policies, hazards and emergency procedures before independent work Correct answer.

Explanation

Induction gives new workers the information they need to work safely and consistently, covering policies, hazards, emergency procedures and reporting lines. It supports compliance with work health and safety duties. It does not certify elite skill, remove the need for supervision, or set pay.

Question 38Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

A community netball club wants to improve teamwork among its volunteer coaches. Which strategy most directly builds effective working relationships?

  1. Allowing each coach to set their own separate rules
  2. Reducing communication to urgent text messages only
  3. Holding regular short meetings where roles and expectations are clarified Correct answer.
  4. Sending policy documents without any discussion

Explanation

Effective teams depend on clear roles, shared expectations and regular two-way communication. Short, structured meetings allow concerns to surface and responsibilities to be agreed. One-way document distribution, fragmented rules and minimal contact all weaken coordination.

Question 39Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

Which behaviour demonstrates professional conduct by a lifeguard towards pool patrons?

  1. Applying rules only to patrons the lifeguard dislikes
  2. Explaining a safety rule politely and consistently to every patron Correct answer.
  3. Discussing a patron's medical condition with friends
  4. Using a mobile phone while scanning the pool

Explanation

Professional conduct means applying rules fairly, communicating respectfully and maintaining attentiveness while on duty. Consistency builds trust and reduces conflict. Selective enforcement, distraction and disclosure of private information all breach professional standards.

Question 40Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

A worker at a sports stadium is unsure whether a task is within their role. What is the most appropriate first step?

  1. Refuse all tasks for the rest of the shift
  2. Clarify the task and authority with their supervisor before proceeding Correct answer.
  3. Perform the task and ask questions afterwards
  4. Ask an untrained spectator for advice

Explanation

When duties or authority are unclear, workers should seek clarification from a supervisor before acting, so that tasks are performed safely and within scope. Proceeding blindly risks harm and liability. Spectators have no authority, and blanket refusal is not constructive.

Question 41Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

Which is an example of a worker fulfilling their duty to report under work health and safety law?

  1. Waiting until the end of the season to mention a hazard
  2. Fixing a faulty electrical fitting without authorisation
  3. Telling the supervisor immediately about a cracked basketball backboard Correct answer.
  4. Recording the hazard only in a personal notebook

Explanation

Workers must report hazards and incidents promptly so the organisation can control the risk. Prompt reporting to a supervisor triggers assessment and repair. Delays, unauthorised repairs and private records fail to protect others.

Question 42Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

An employee is asked to move a heavy tackling sled alone, beyond the manual handling guidance. Which response best reflects safe work practice?

  1. Drag it alone regardless of the risk
  2. Lift alone but take a painkiller beforehand
  3. Lift quickly to get it over with
  4. Ask for assistance or a mechanical aid before attempting the lift Correct answer.

Explanation

Manual handling duties require workers to avoid hazardous lifting where possible and to use assistance or equipment. Seeking help or an aid reduces the risk of musculoskeletal injury. Painkillers do not remove the hazard, and rushing or dragging alone increases strain.

Question 43Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

A coach suspects a junior athlete is being harmed at home. What is the most appropriate action under typical child safe practices?

  1. Investigate the family situation personally before deciding
  2. Keep the concern private to protect the athlete's feelings
  3. Confront the suspected person directly
  4. Report the concern to the organisation's child safety officer or the relevant authority Correct answer.

Explanation

Child safe standards require concerns about harm to be reported promptly through designated channels, such as a child safety officer or statutory authority. Staff should not investigate or confront suspects themselves. Confidentiality is maintained through proper reporting, not silence.

Question 44Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

Which action best demonstrates culturally safe practice when running programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants?

  1. Consulting community representatives when designing and scheduling activities Correct answer.
  2. Scheduling programs without any community input
  3. Using the same materials regardless of local context
  4. Assuming all participants share identical needs

Explanation

Culturally safe practice involves genuine consultation with the community so that programs respect local protocols, values and circumstances. Assumptions and one-size-fits-all approaches ignore diversity and can exclude participants. Consultation builds trust and improves participation.

Question 45Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

A participant with a disability wants to join a recreation program. Which approach best reflects inclusive practice?

  1. Require the participant to supply their own support worker without discussion
  2. Discuss the participant's needs and adjust activities or equipment where reasonable Correct answer.
  3. Allow participation only in non-physical activities
  4. Advise the participant to find a specialist program elsewhere

Explanation

Inclusive practice means consulting the participant and making reasonable adjustments so they can take part on an equal basis. Adjustments may involve modified rules, equipment or support. Redirecting or restricting participation can amount to discrimination.

Question 46Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

Which situation best illustrates a conflict of interest in a sport and recreation workplace?

  1. A coach reads the organisation's code of conduct
  2. A coach selects their own child for a representative team without declaring the relationship Correct answer.
  3. A coach attends a first aid course
  4. A coach arrives early to set up equipment

Explanation

A conflict of interest arises when a personal relationship or interest could improperly influence a work decision. Selecting one's own child without disclosure undermines fairness and transparency. Attending training, reading policies and setting up equipment are ordinary duties with no competing interest.

Question 47Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

A recreation officer is asked to sign off on a risk assessment for an activity they have never observed. What is the most defensible professional response?

  1. Sign it because the activity is probably low risk
  2. Ask a participant to describe the activity and sign on that basis
  3. Decline to sign until they have observed the activity or gained competent advice Correct answer.
  4. Sign it and add a note later if something goes wrong

Explanation

Signing off a risk assessment implies competence and accountability for the judgement. A worker who lacks direct knowledge should decline until they have observed the activity or obtained competent advice. Guessing or relying on untrained opinion undermines the integrity of the process.

Question 48Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

A club's code of conduct states that members must not bring the club into disrepute. A player posts abusive comments about an umpire online. Which analysis best applies?

  1. The code applies only if the umpire formally complains
  2. The code does not apply because the post was made outside training hours
  3. The code cannot cover online behaviour of any kind
  4. The conduct falls within the code because it damages the club's reputation and breaches respect standards Correct answer.

Explanation

Codes of conduct typically extend to behaviour that affects the organisation's reputation or the safety and respect owed to others, including online conduct. Abusive comments about an official can breach respect and disrepute clauses. Formal complaints and location are not prerequisites for the code to apply.

Question 49Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

A facility manager is comparing two controls for a slippery change-room floor. Which control is highest in the hierarchy of control?

  1. Placing a warning sign at the entrance
  2. Issuing non-slip footwear to patrons
  3. Eliminating the slip source by redesigning drainage and surface Correct answer.
  4. Requiring staff to patrol the area more often

Explanation

The hierarchy of control ranks elimination and substitution above administrative and personal protective measures. Redesigning drainage and surfacing removes the hazard at its source and is therefore the strongest control. Signs, patrols and footwear rely on behaviour and are less reliable.

Question 50Working effectively in the sport and recreation industry

What is the primary purpose of a workplace grievance procedure?

  1. To guarantee that the complainant's preferred outcome is granted
  2. To discourage staff from raising concerns
  3. To replace all legal obligations of the employer
  4. To provide a fair, documented process for resolving complaints Correct answer.

Explanation

A grievance procedure sets out steps for raising, investigating and resolving complaints fairly and consistently. It supports natural justice and a positive workplace culture. It does not guarantee a particular outcome or remove legal duties, and it exists to encourage rather than suppress concerns.