Legislative Requirements

Question 1

Explain the meaning of a workplace hazard?

Answer 1

Is a situation that could cause a person harm

Question 2

Define the meaning of a workplace risk?

Answer 2

Exposure to a hazard that has the possibility to cause harm resulting in death or injury

Question 3

What are your legal duties to other people and yourself while undertaking HRW on a worksite?

Answer 3

1. Ensure the safety of yourself and others
2. Follow all worksite policies and procedures
3. Comply with all WHS/OHS requirements

Question 4

List 4 things SafeWork NSW can do, if you do not undersea HRW safety on the worksite?

Answer 4

1. Suspend HRW licence
2. Refuse to renew HRW licence
3. Cancel HRW license
4. Direct you to re-sit the HRW assessment

Question 5

As an employee if you are required to obtain safety information for the worksite, name 4 locations you could source this information.

Answer 5

1. Code of Practice
2. Workplace management plans
3. WHS committees
4. Australian Standards for HRW

Question 6

As a worker on a worksite list 4 things your employer should ensure are implemented to maintain a safe work environment?

Answer 6

1. Maintain a safe work environment without risks
2. Provide safe and maintained equipment
3. Provide adequate facilities and work systems
4. Provide supervision, instruction and training

Question 7

Once you obtain your class of HRW licence, what must your employer provide to you prior to commencing operations? List 3 Examples.

Answer 7

1. Training.
2. Supervision
3. Instruction