Site Safe Hazard Identification NZ 1

Question 1

What is a 'hazard' in the context of New Zealand workplace health and safety?

Accepted Answer

Anything that has the potential to cause harm to a person

Answer

A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm, including physical objects, substances, situations, and work practices.

Question 2

What is a 'risk' in workplace health and safety?

Accepted Answer

The likelihood that a hazard will cause harm and the severity of that harm

Answer

Risk is the combination of the likelihood that a hazard will cause harm and the potential severity of that harm. It differs from a hazard, which is the source of potential harm.

Question 3

What is the first step in managing workplace risks under New Zealand guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Identify hazards

Answer

The risk management process begins with identifying hazards. You must know what the hazards are before you can assess and control the risks they pose.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard on a NZ construction site?

Accepted Answer

Legionella bacteria in stagnant water systems

Answer

Legionella bacteria, which can grow in stagnant water systems, is a biological hazard. It can cause Legionnaires' disease, a serious form of pneumonia.

Question 5

What does a 'risk assessment' involve?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating the likelihood and consequences of harm from identified hazards

Answer

A risk assessment involves evaluating both how likely it is that a hazard will cause harm and the potential consequences if harm does occur, to prioritise and determine appropriate controls.

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Site Safe Hazard Identification NZ 1