Site Safe Emergency Procedures NZ

Question 1

What is the emergency phone number in New Zealand?

Accepted Answer

111

Answer

999

Answer

911

Answer

000

Question 2

What is an 'emergency plan' under NZ workplace safety requirements?

Accepted Answer

A documented plan for managing emergencies at a workplace, including evacuation procedures, roles, and communication

Answer

A first aid kit kept in the site office

Answer

A list of emergency phone numbers on the wall

Answer

A fire extinguisher in each room

Question 3

What is the first priority in any workplace emergency?

Accepted Answer

The safety and protection of life

Answer

Protecting property and equipment

Answer

Calling the emergency services

Answer

Notifying the site manager

Question 4

What should a worker do upon hearing the evacuation alarm on a NZ construction site?

Accepted Answer

Stop work immediately, follow the evacuation route to the assembly point, and wait to be accounted for

Answer

Finish their current task and then evacuate

Answer

Look for the source of the alarm before evacuating

Answer

Call 111 before leaving the work area

Question 5

What is a 'fire warden' on a NZ worksite?

Accepted Answer

A designated person responsible for coordinating evacuation procedures and ensuring all people are accounted for in a fire or emergency

Answer

A person who lights controlled fires on site

Answer

A firefighter stationed permanently on the site

Answer

A person who inspects fire extinguishers weekly

Question 6

What types of emergencies should a NZ construction site emergency plan cover?

Accepted Answer

Fire, earthquake, medical emergency, hazardous substance spill, severe weather, structural collapse, and bomb/security threats

Answer

Only fire emergencies

Answer

Only natural disasters

Answer

Only medical emergencies