SITE SAFE Study Guide 2026
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SITE SAFE exam key facts
- The Site Safe Foundation Passport course ends with a short 'Review of Understanding', a set of multiple-choice questions on the key concepts covered in the course. Source
- Passing the Site Safe Foundation Passport course earns a Site Safety Card with the green foundation indicator, valid for two years. Source
📚 SITE SAFE Topics to Study (49)
✍️ Sample SITE SAFE Questions & Answers
1. How close to a located underground cable can you continue to use mechanical excavation equipment?
Once within 300mm of a located underground cable you must switch to hand digging only to avoid striking the cable with mechanical equipment.
2. Under the HSWA 2015, what must a PCBU do 'so far as is reasonably practicable'?
PCBUs must ensure the health and safety of workers so far as is reasonably practicable, considering what is possible, available, and appropriate in the circumstances.
3. What is a 'Take 5' safety process?
Take 5 is a brief personal risk assessment process where a worker takes about five minutes to identify hazards, assess risks, and put controls in place before starting or changing a task.
4. What is 'scene preservation' after a serious workplace incident?
After a serious incident (notifiable event), the scene must be preserved as much as possible for investigation by WorkSafe inspectors. It can only be disturbed to save life, assist injured persons, or make the area safe from further danger.
5. What is the minimum safe approach distance for non-electrical workers near overhead power lines up to 33kV in NZ?
WorkSafe NZ requires a minimum approach distance of 4 metres from overhead power lines up to 33kV for non-electrical workers to account for line sag and movement.
6. What is 'PPE compatibility' and why is it important?
PPE compatibility means ensuring multiple items of PPE can be worn together without reducing the protection of any item. For example, earmuffs must seal around safety glasses, and respirators must fit under safety goggles.
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