Site Safe Emergency Procedures NZ 2

Question 1

What should you do in an earthquake on a NZ construction site?

Accepted Answer

Drop, Cover, and Hold — get down, take cover under or beside something sturdy, and hold on until the shaking stops

Answer

The recommended response to an earthquake in NZ is Drop, Cover, and Hold. Drop to the ground, take cover under or beside something sturdy, and hold on until the shaking stops. After shaking stops, check for hazards before moving.

Question 2

How often should emergency drills be conducted on a NZ construction site?

Accepted Answer

At least every six months, and whenever there are significant changes to the site or workforce

Answer

Emergency drills should be conducted at least every six months to ensure all workers know the procedures. Additional drills should be held when there are significant changes to the site layout, workforce, or emergency plan.

Question 3

What information should be on an emergency information board on a NZ construction site?

Accepted Answer

Emergency contacts, evacuation routes, assembly points, first aider locations, and fire extinguisher locations

Answer

Emergency information boards should display emergency phone numbers (111, site-specific contacts), evacuation routes, assembly point locations, names and locations of first aiders, and locations of fire extinguishers and first aid kits.

Question 4

What is a 'PASS' technique for using a fire extinguisher?

Accepted Answer

Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, Sweep from side to side

Answer

PASS stands for: Pull the pin, Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire (not the flames), Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent, and Sweep from side to side across the base of the fire.

Question 5

When should a worker attempt to fight a fire rather than evacuate?

Accepted Answer

Only if the fire is small, they have the correct extinguisher, they are trained, they have a clear escape route, and they have raised the alarm

Answer

A worker should only attempt to fight a fire if ALL conditions are met: the fire is small and contained, they have the right type of extinguisher, they are trained to use it, they have a clear escape route behind them, and the alarm has been raised.

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Site Safe Emergency Procedures NZ 2