Safe Pass Hazard Identification on Sites 2

Question 1

What colour are mandatory safety signs?

Accepted Answer

Blue and white

Answer

Mandatory signs are circular with a blue background and white symbol, indicating an action that must be taken.

Question 2

What colour are warning signs on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Yellow with a black triangle and symbol

Answer

Warning signs are triangular with a yellow background, black border, and black symbol, alerting workers to a potential hazard.

Question 3

What is a biological hazard on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Leptospirosis from rat urine in standing water

Answer

Leptospirosis (Weil's disease) is a biological hazard caused by bacteria found in rat urine, commonly found in standing water or wet soil on construction sites.

Question 4

What is an ergonomic hazard?

Accepted Answer

A workplace condition that can cause musculoskeletal injury from poor posture or repetitive motion

Answer

Ergonomic hazards relate to how work tasks, equipment, and workstations interact with the human body, potentially causing musculoskeletal injuries.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a 'near miss'?

Accepted Answer

An incident that could have caused injury but did not

Answer

A near miss is an unplanned event that had the potential to cause injury or damage but did not, often due to luck rather than safety measures.

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Safe Pass Hazard Identification on Sites 2