White Card Working at Heights and Electrical

Question 1

What is the leading cause of fatalities in the Australian construction industry?

Accepted Answer

Falls from heights

Answer

Paper cuts

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Lost paperwork

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Late deliveries

Question 2

What is the most effective way to control the risk of falls?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate the need to work at height, or use a solid edge-protection barrier

Answer

Provide a safety harness only

Answer

Tell workers to be careful

Answer

Work faster

Question 3

Before using a ladder, you should:

Accepted Answer

Check it for damage and set it at the correct angle on firm, level ground

Answer

Lean it against any surface

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Stand on the very top rung

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Use it in high winds

Question 4

Before working near electrical wiring or equipment, what should you assume?

Accepted Answer

That all wires are live and dangerous unless proven otherwise

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That it is always switched off

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That low voltage is harmless

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That insulation never fails

Question 5

What device helps protect against electric shock by quickly cutting power if a fault is detected?

Accepted Answer

A residual current device (RCD) or safety switch

Answer

A power board

Answer

An extension lead

Answer

A light globe

Question 6

What should you do if you find a damaged or frayed power lead on site?

Accepted Answer

Tag it out of service and report it so it can be removed and repaired

Answer

Tape over it and keep using it

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Cut the damaged part off and continue

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Ignore it

Question 7

What does overhead powerline safety require when operating cranes or tall plant?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining the required safe approach distance and using a spotter

Answer

Driving as close as possible

Answer

Touching the line to test it

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No special precautions

Question 8

When is fall-arrest equipment such as a harness used?

Accepted Answer

As a control measure when higher-order fall prevention is not reasonably practicable

Answer

For decoration

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Instead of training

Answer

Only on the ground