Questions and CORRECT Answers
as a worker on a worksite list 4 things your employer should ensure are implemented to maintain
a safe work environment? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1: maintain a safe work environment
without risks
2: provide safe and maintained equipment
3: provide adequate facilities and work systems
4: provide supervision, instructions and training
as an employee if you are required to obtain safety information for the worksite, name 4
locations you could source this information: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1: codes of practice
2: workplace management plans
3: WHS comittees
4: Australian standards for HRW
define the meaning of workplace risk? - CORRECT ANSWER - Exposure to a hazard that
has the possibility to cause harm resulting in death or injury
list 4 things SafeWork NSW can do, if you do not undertake HRW (High Risk Work) safely on
the worksite? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1: Suspend HRW licence
2: refuse to renew HRW licence
3: cancel HRW licence
4: direct you to re-sit the HRW assessment
what are your legal duties to other people and yourself while undertaking HRW on the worksite?
Provide three examples: - CORRECT ANSWER - 1: Ensure the safety of yourself and
others
2: follow all worksite policies and procedures
3: comply with all WHS/OHS requirements
, Explain the meaning of a workplace hazard? - CORRECT ANSWER - is a situation that
could cause a person harm
once you obtain your class of HRW licence what must your employer provide to you prior to
commencing operations? list 3 examples - CORRECT ANSWER - 1: training
2: supervision
3: instruction
Part A:when identifying hazards on a worksite, who should you consult with? list 3 people
Part-B explain why you should consult with the people listed in Part-A - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1: workplace officers
2: co-workers
3: employers
To promote good understanding or workplace policies and procedures
what are the safe distances from power lines must you maintain? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Below 132,000 volts 3 meters
Between 132,000-330,000 6 meters
Above 330,000 8 meters
list below 3 examples of visual indicators that can be used to identify overhead power lines: -
CORRECT ANSWER - 1: tiger tails
2: colour markers
3: safety warning signs
what must you have on at night or in dark areas - CORRECT ANSWER - correct lighting