Health and safety quiz NZ: the 2015 Act in 14 questions
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The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 in 14 questions: PCBUs and officers, reasonably practicable, notifiable events, records, health and safety representatives and penalties. Free quiz with instant feedback and a short explanation citing the rule for every answer. Based on New Zealand law (Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 and its regulations). Practice material written by Quizhat: these are not the questions of any official test or assessment, and Quizhat is not affiliated with WorkSafe New Zealand, Site Safe or any training provider. Sources: Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, ss. 17, 22, 23, 27, 31, 33, 36, 44, 47, 56, 57, 62 and 85.
To ensure health and safety so far as reasonably practicable
To prevent all accidents, whatever the cost
To buy insurance cover for every worker
To act on WorkSafe's instructions once an accident has happened
Question 3 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
When deciding what is "reasonably practicable", when does cost count?
First: the cheapest option that reduces the risk is enough
Never: safety comes before cost
Only for businesses with fewer than 20 workers
Last, and only if grossly disproportionate to the risk
Question 4 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
What must an officer, such as a company director, do?
Nothing, because the company has the duty
Personally inspect every site once a week
Exercise due diligence so the PCBU complies
Hold a recognised health and safety degree
Question 5 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
Which of these is part of an officer's due diligence?
Choosing the colour and brand of hi-vis vests
Keeping up to date on health and safety
Writing each job safety analysis themselves
Paying the fines imposed on their workers
Question 6 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
Can a PCBU transfer its health and safety duty to a contractor by contract?
No, duties cannot be transferred
Yes, with a signed written agreement
Yes, for subcontractors
Only on residential jobs
Question 7 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
Which injury is a notifiable injury?
A sprain treated by a GP the next morning
A bruise from bumping into a desk at the office
A headache after a long shift in the sun
Admission to hospital for immediate treatment
Question 8 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
How quickly must the PCBU notify WorkSafe of a notifiable event?
Within 30 days, using the online form
In the annual report at the end of the year
As soon as possible, by the fastest means
When the media reports on it
Question 9 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
How long must records of notifiable events be kept?
1 year
5 years
2 years
10 years
Question 10 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
A worker asks for a health and safety representative to be elected. What must the PCBU do?
Initiate the election in the prescribed time
Refuse if the business is small
Appoint a manager to the role instead
Ask WorkSafe for written permission to hold one
Question 11 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
What must a health and safety representative have before directing a worker to cease unsafe work?
A university degree in safety
Ten years of experience in the industry
Written approval from WorkSafe
Completed the prescribed training
Question 12 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
Can a PCBU charge workers for safety equipment or training?
Yes, through small weekly wage deductions
Yes, for PPE but not for training
No, it must not charge them for health and safety
Yes, for casual and temporary workers
Question 13 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
What is the maximum fine for a company convicted of reckless conduct under s. 47?
$50,000
$3 million
$1.5 million
$100,000
Question 14 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
Who enforces the Act in most workplaces?
WorkSafe New Zealand
The New Zealand Police
ACC
Site Safe
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