Site Safe NZ Health and Safety at Work Act 4

Question 1

Who can issue an improvement notice under the HSWA 2015?

Accepted Answer

A WorkSafe inspector

Answer

WorkSafe inspectors have the authority to issue improvement notices requiring a person to remedy a contravention of the Act within a specified time.

Question 2

What is a prohibition notice under the HSWA 2015?

Accepted Answer

A notice issued by an inspector directing that an activity cease because it involves a serious risk

Answer

A prohibition notice is issued by a WorkSafe inspector when an activity is occurring or may occur that involves or will involve a serious risk to health or safety. The activity must cease until the matter is remedied.

Question 3

Under the HSWA 2015, what obligation do multiple PCBUs sharing a workplace have?

Accepted Answer

They must consult, cooperate, and coordinate activities with each other

Answer

When multiple PCBUs share a duty, they must consult, cooperate, and coordinate activities to ensure compliance. This is called 'overlapping duties'.

Question 4

What is 'upstream duty' under the HSWA 2015?

Accepted Answer

Duties placed on designers, manufacturers, importers, and suppliers of plant, substances, or structures

Answer

Upstream duties apply to those who design, manufacture, import, or supply plant, substances, or structures used at workplaces, ensuring these are safe for their intended use.

Question 5

How does the HSWA 2015 define 'health'?

Accepted Answer

It includes both physical and mental health

Answer

Under the HSWA 2015, health includes both physical and mental health, recognising that workplace harm can be psychological as well as physical.

Site Safe Practice Test

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Site Safe NZ Health and Safety at Work Act 4