Site Safe NZ Health and Safety at Work Act

Question 1

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, who is defined as a PCBU?

Accepted Answer

A person conducting a business or undertaking

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A private contractor of building utilities

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A professional consultant for business unions

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A public company with business units

Question 2

What is the primary object of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015?

Accepted Answer

To provide a balanced framework for securing the health and safety of workers and workplaces

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To punish employers who breach safety rules

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To replace all previous workplace legislation

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To ensure workers receive compensation for injuries

Question 3

Under the HSWA 2015, what must a PCBU do 'so far as is reasonably practicable'?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the health and safety of workers

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Provide unlimited safety equipment

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Guarantee no accidents will ever occur

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Hire a dedicated safety officer for every team

Question 4

Which regulator is primarily responsible for enforcing the HSWA 2015?

Accepted Answer

WorkSafe New Zealand

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ACC

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Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

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Department of Labour

Question 5

What is an 'officer' under the HSWA 2015 required to exercise?

Accepted Answer

Due diligence to ensure the PCBU complies with its duties

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Complete control over all workplace decisions

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Financial authority over safety budgets only

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Supervision of every worker on site

Question 6

Under the HSWA 2015, which of the following is a duty of workers?

Accepted Answer

To take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect others' health and safety

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To purchase their own safety equipment

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To conduct risk assessments independently

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To report directly to WorkSafe about all hazards