White Card PPE and Safety Signs

Question 1

What colour and shape is a mandatory (must-do) safety sign in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Blue circle with white symbol

Answer

Mandatory signs are blue circles with a white symbol or text, telling workers an action must be carried out, such as 'Hard hat must be worn'.

Question 2

A yellow triangle sign with a black border and symbol is used to:

Accepted Answer

Warn of a hazard or danger

Answer

Yellow triangular signs are warning signs that alert you to a hazard or dangerous condition you need to be aware of.

Question 3

What does a prohibition sign (red circle with a diagonal line) mean?

Accepted Answer

This action or behaviour is not allowed

Answer

Prohibition signs use a red circle with a diagonal line over a black symbol to show an action or behaviour is forbidden, such as 'No smoking'.

Question 4

When should personal protective equipment (PPE) be inspected?

Accepted Answer

Before each use for damage, wear or defects

Answer

PPE should be checked before each use to make sure it is clean, in good condition and fit for purpose; damaged PPE must be replaced.

Question 5

Which item of PPE protects against falling objects on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

A hard hat (safety helmet)

Answer

A hard hat protects the head from falling objects, bumps and impacts, and is mandatory on most construction sites.

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