White Card Construction Hazards and Risks 5

Question 1

Under WHS law, can a worker refuse to perform work they believe is unsafe?

Accepted Answer

Yes — workers can cease unsafe work if they have a reasonable concern about serious risk

Answer

No — they must always follow instructions

Answer

Only with written permission from management

Answer

Only if a union representative is present

Question 2

What is the purpose of a Permit to Work system?

Accepted Answer

A formal authorisation process for controlling high-risk activities like hot work, confined space entry, and electrical work

Answer

To permit car parking

Answer

To approve annual leave

Answer

To grant building permits

Question 3

What Australian Standard covers safety signage in workplaces?

Accepted Answer

AS 1319

Answer

AS 3600

Answer

AS 4100

Answer

AS 2870

Question 4

What does the Safe Work Australia body do?

Accepted Answer

Develops national WHS policy, model laws, and guidance material for states and territories to adopt

Answer

Directly enforces WHS law on construction sites

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Provides construction workers with tools

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Manages workers' compensation claims

Question 5

What is 'residual risk'?

Accepted Answer

The risk remaining after control measures have been implemented

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Risk that has been eliminated

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Risk that only affects management

Answer

Risk from neighbouring properties

Question 6

What fire safety standard covers extinguisher inspection on construction sites?

Accepted Answer

AS 1851

Answer

AS 2870

Answer

AS 3600

Answer

AS 4100