White Card Construction Hazards and Risks 3

Question 1

What is a 'dangerous incident' under the WHS Act?

Accepted Answer

An incident exposing a person to immediate risk to health or safety, even without actual injury

Answer

A near miss nobody noticed

Answer

A traffic jam near the site

Answer

A minor workplace disagreement

Question 2

What must happen with a workplace incident scene?

Accepted Answer

Preserve it undisturbed until an inspector directs otherwise, except for rescue

Answer

Clean it up immediately

Answer

Take photos then clean up

Answer

Nothing — continue working

Question 3

What does 'reasonably practicable' mean under WHS law?

Accepted Answer

What can reasonably be done considering the hazard likelihood, harm degree, and cost proportionality

Answer

Do the cheapest option

Answer

Do nothing if it costs money

Answer

Whatever the worker prefers

Question 4

What is a Job Safety Analysis (JSA)?

Accepted Answer

Breaking a job into steps to identify hazards and controls for each step

Answer

A financial analysis of the job

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A job performance review

Answer

An employment application assessment

Question 5

What is the first step in the risk management process?

Accepted Answer

Identify hazards

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Control the risk

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Monitor and review

Answer

Assess the risk

Question 6

What are workers' duties under Section 28 of the WHS Act?

Accepted Answer

Take reasonable care for their own and others' safety, comply with reasonable instructions, and cooperate

Answer

No duties — all responsibility is on the PCBU

Answer

Only follow instructions they agree with

Answer

Only ensure their own safety