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Question 1

What is a trip hazard commonly found on construction sites?

Accepted Answer

Trailing cables and hoses across walkways

Answer

Trailing cables, hoses, and other materials left across walkways are common trip hazards on construction sites that can cause falls.

Question 2

What hazard is created by unprotected openings in floors?

Accepted Answer

Fall hazard — workers could fall through to a lower level

Answer

Unprotected floor openings are a serious fall hazard that could result in workers falling to a lower level, potentially causing severe injury or death.

Question 3

What type of hazard does asbestos represent on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Chemical hazard causing respiratory disease

Answer

Asbestos is a chemical/material hazard that when disturbed releases fibres which, if inhaled, can cause serious respiratory diseases including mesothelioma and asbestosis.

Question 4

What is the hierarchy of risk control measures?

Accepted Answer

Eliminate, Substitute, Engineering controls, Administrative controls, PPE

Answer

The hierarchy of controls prioritises elimination first, then substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and PPE as the last resort.

Question 5

What hazard does working near overhead power lines present?

Accepted Answer

Electrocution — electricity can arc through the air

Answer

Overhead power lines carry high voltage electricity that can arc through the air to equipment or persons who come too close, causing electrocution.

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