S11/GI Risk Assessment and Hazard Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does 'Take 5' refer to in a Queensland mining safety context?
- A mandatory five-minute rest break between tasks
- A quick personal hazard identification process performed before starting a task (Correct answer)
- A five-step formal risk assessment document
- A check of five required pieces of PPE before entering site
Correct answer: A quick personal hazard identification process performed before starting a task
Take 5 is a simple stop-think-act process where a worker pauses before a task to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls before proceeding.
Question 2: What does JSEA stand for in the Queensland mining industry?
- Joint Safety Environment Assessment
- Job Safety and Environment Analysis (Correct answer)
- Job Site Emergency Alert
- Joint Site Evaluation and Audit
Correct answer: Job Safety and Environment Analysis
JSEA stands for Job Safety and Environment Analysis — a structured tool used to identify hazards for each step of a job and determine appropriate controls.
Question 3: When should a Take 5 hazard check be completed?
- Only at the start of the working week
- Before starting any new or non-routine task during a shift (Correct answer)
- Only when directed by a supervisor or safety officer
- At the end of each shift as a review
Correct answer: Before starting any new or non-routine task during a shift
A Take 5 should be completed before any new or non-routine task so workers can identify and address hazards before they cause harm.
Question 4: What is the primary purpose of a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) in mining?
- To record time spent on each task for payroll purposes
- To identify hazards associated with each job step and implement appropriate controls (Correct answer)
- To assess the environmental impact of the mining operation
- To schedule preventive maintenance on mining equipment
Correct answer: To identify hazards associated with each job step and implement appropriate controls
A JHA systematically breaks a job into steps, identifies hazards at each step, and determines controls to reduce the risk before the work begins.
Question 5: In Queensland mining, a JSEA is typically completed by:
- The site safety officer working alone
- The mine manager and supervisors only
- The workers who will perform the task, with input from the supervisor (Correct answer)
- An external safety consultant before the job commences
Correct answer: The workers who will perform the task, with input from the supervisor
The workers who will carry out the task are best placed to identify the hazards, so a JSEA is completed by the work team with supervisor involvement.
Question 6: What should a worker do if they identify a new hazard while working through a JSEA?
- Proceed with the task and report the hazard at the end of the shift
- Stop, add the new hazard to the JSEA, and implement controls before continuing (Correct answer)
- Ignore it if the hazard appears to be a minor one
- Ask another worker to take over the task immediately
Correct answer: Stop, add the new hazard to the JSEA, and implement controls before continuing
A JSEA is a living document — any newly identified hazard must be added, with controls agreed upon, before work continues to ensure safe completion.
Question 7: Which of the following must be included in a Job Safety and Environment Analysis?
- Worker pay rates applicable to hazardous tasks
- The job steps, identified hazards for each step, and control measures (Correct answer)
- Names and signatures of all workers present on site that day
- The estimated cost of completing the task safely
Correct answer: The job steps, identified hazards for each step, and control measures
A JSEA must document each step of the job, the hazards associated with each step, and the controls that will be put in place to manage those hazards.
S11/GI Risk Assessment and Hazard Management 2
What does 'Take 5' refer to in a Queensland mining safety context?