NZ Security Licence Health and Safety

Question 1

Under the NZ Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, what are a security guard's obligations as a worker?

Accepted Answer

Take reasonable care for their own health and safety and others', comply with reasonable health and safety instructions, and report hazards

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Workers have no health and safety obligations — only the employer does

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Only report injuries that require hospital treatment

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Health and safety only applies during daylight hours

Question 2

What are the main workplace health and safety risks for security guards in NZ?

Accepted Answer

Physical assault, fatigue from shift work, lone worker risks, exposure to aggressive/intoxicated people, and environmental hazards

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There are no significant risks in security work

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Only the risk of being bored during quiet shifts

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Paper cuts from writing reports

Question 3

Under NZ law, what safety procedures should a lone security guard follow?

Accepted Answer

Regular check-ins with a base or supervisor, carrying a communication device, knowing emergency procedures, and conducting dynamic risk assessments

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No special procedures are needed for lone workers

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Simply lock all doors and wait inside until the shift ends

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Lone working is prohibited under NZ law

Question 4

What first aid qualification is recommended for NZ security guards?

Accepted Answer

A current workplace first aid certificate (NZQA Unit Standards 6400, 6401, 6402) covering CPR, wound management, and medical emergencies

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No first aid training is required or recommended

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A full paramedic qualification

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Only CPR training is needed

Question 5

What should a NZ security guard do if they identify a fire hazard during their patrol?

Accepted Answer

Record the hazard, report it to the site manager or building management immediately, and if necessary take interim measures to mitigate the risk

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Ignore it as fire safety is the fire service's responsibility

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Fix the hazard themselves regardless of their qualifications

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Wait until the end of their shift to report it

Question 6

Under NZ law, what constitutes a 'notifiable event' that must be reported to WorkSafe NZ?

Accepted Answer

Death, notifiable injury or illness (e.g., hospitalisation for 48+ hours, amputation, serious head injury), or a notifiable incident (unplanned event with potential for serious harm)

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Only events resulting in death

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Any workplace injury, no matter how minor

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Only events that result in a formal complaint