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

Answer

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, NZ workers (including security guards) must take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others, comply with reasonable workplace health and safety instructions, and report hazards and incidents.

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

Answer

Key health and safety risks for NZ security guards include: physical assault, fatigue from night shifts and long hours, lone worker risks, dealing with aggressive or intoxicated persons, environmental hazards (weather, terrain), and psychological/stress-related risks.

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

Answer

NZ lone worker safety procedures include: regular scheduled check-ins (e.g., every 30-60 minutes), carrying a reliable communication device, having clear emergency procedures, conducting ongoing risk assessments, and having a 'no-show' escalation procedure if check-ins are missed.

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

Answer

NZ security guards should hold a current workplace first aid certificate covering the NZQA Unit Standards for first aid (including CPR, wound management, and managing medical emergencies). This is particularly important given the nature of security work.

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

Answer

If a fire hazard is identified during patrol, the guard should record the details, report it immediately to the site manager or building management, and take any safe interim measures to reduce the risk (such as removing obstructions from fire exits).

NZ Security Licence Practice Test

NZ Security Licence Practice Test

NZ Security Licence Health and Safety