White Card Emergency Procedures and Incident Reporting

Question 1

When you arrive on a new construction site, what emergency information should you find out first?

Accepted Answer

The location of exits, the emergency assembly point and first aid

Answer

The lunch menu

Answer

Who owns the company

Answer

The colour of the fence

Question 2

If the site alarm sounds for an evacuation, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stop work, make the area safe if possible, and move to the assembly point

Answer

Finish your task first

Answer

Hide

Answer

Keep using machinery

Question 3

What is the emergency phone number for police, fire or ambulance in Australia?

Accepted Answer

000

Answer

911

Answer

112 only

Answer

999

Question 4

A 'notifiable incident' under WHS law must be reported to the regulator. Which is an example?

Accepted Answer

A serious injury, death, or a dangerous incident such as a structural collapse

Answer

A worker arriving late

Answer

A torn glove

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A delivery delay

Question 5

After a notifiable incident, what must happen to the incident site?

Accepted Answer

Preserve the site (do not disturb it) until the regulator allows otherwise

Answer

Clean it up straight away

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Keep working as normal

Answer

Take it apart for souvenirs

Question 6

Why should you report all incidents and near misses, even minor ones?

Accepted Answer

So hazards can be identified and fixed before they cause serious harm

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To get someone in trouble

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It is a waste of time

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Only to fill in paperwork

Question 7

If a workmate is injured, what is the first thing you should generally do?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the area is safe, then call for first aid help and emergency services if needed

Answer

Move them immediately no matter what

Answer

Take a photo for social media

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Continue your own work

Question 8

Where should you find a fire extinguisher's correct type and location on site?

Accepted Answer

Identified during your induction and marked with green/red safety signage

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It is never needed

Answer

Hidden away

Answer

Only the supervisor knows