Site Safe Hazard Identification NZ 3

Question 1

What is 'substitution' in the hierarchy of controls?

Accepted Answer

Removing the hazard entirely

Answer

Substitution means replacing something hazardous with something less hazardous. For example, replacing a toxic solvent with a water-based alternative.

Question 2

What is an 'administrative control' in workplace safety?

Accepted Answer

A control that changes the way work is done, such as procedures, training, or scheduling

Answer

Administrative controls change how people work through procedures, policies, training, scheduling, signage, and supervision. They rely on human behaviour and are lower in the hierarchy.

Question 3

A NZ Site Safe passport holder notices a new hazard on site. What should they do first?

Accepted Answer

Make the area safe if possible and report the hazard to their supervisor immediately

Answer

Workers should make the immediate area safe if they can do so without risk, and then report the hazard to their supervisor or site manager straight away.

Question 4

What is 'isolation' in the hierarchy of controls?

Accepted Answer

Separating the hazard from people by distance or physical barriers

Answer

Isolation involves separating the hazard from people using physical barriers, distance, or enclosures. For example, fencing off a contaminated area or enclosing noisy equipment.

Question 5

Which of the following is a psychosocial hazard in a NZ workplace?

Accepted Answer

Workplace bullying and harassment

Answer

Psychosocial hazards include factors such as bullying, harassment, excessive workload, lack of support, and violence that can affect workers' psychological health.

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Site Safe Hazard Identification NZ 3