White Card Construction Hazards and Risks 2

Question 1

When should a risk assessment be reviewed?

Accepted Answer

After changes to work conditions, incidents, or when controls prove ineffective

Answer

Risk assessments must be reviewed when circumstances change, after incidents, when controls fail, or when new hazard information emerges.

Question 2

What does a yellow triangle safety sign indicate under AS 1319?

Accepted Answer

Warning — a hazard is present

Answer

Yellow triangle signs warn of hazards or dangerous conditions per Australian Standard AS 1319.

Question 3

What is a Health and Safety Representative (HSR)?

Accepted Answer

An elected worker representative who can issue PINs and represent workers on safety matters

Answer

HSRs are elected by workers and, once trained, can issue Provisional Improvement Notices, inspect the workplace, and represent workers on WHS matters.

Question 4

What is 'due diligence' for an officer of a PCBU?

Accepted Answer

Proactive steps to acquire WHS knowledge, understand hazards, and ensure resources for compliance

Answer

Officers must exercise due diligence under Section 27 of the WHS Act, including staying informed, understanding hazards, and ensuring proper resources and processes.

Question 5

What is the maximum penalty for a Category 1 WHS offence for a body corporate?

Accepted Answer

AUD 3 million

Answer

Category 1 offences — reckless conduct exposing someone to risk of death or serious injury — carry penalties up to AUD 3 million for corporations.

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