Live Production WHS Quiz

Which of the following is true of WHS?

• It is only important when working at heights

• It does not apply to working with machinery

• The responsibility is shared by everybody in the organisation

• The regulations are determined by the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking

  (PCBU)

Which of the following must an organisation adhere to in order to meet WHS legislative

requirements?

• Regulations

• Codes of practice

• Industry guidelines

• Australian standards

What is the common name for the ‘General Construction Induction’ card?

• Blue card

• Green card

• White card

• Yellow card

Which of the following indicates mandatory compliance on a work health and safety (WHS) sign?

• Red circle with a diagonal line

• Blue circle with a white symbol

• Green square with a white symbol

• Yellow triangle with a black symbol

A new type of stage paint is delivered to a venue.

Which of the following would be used to check the hazard rating for this product?

• Safety Data Sheet

• Job Safety Analysis

• Safe Work Method Statement

• Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW)

A live, roving camera vision feed is required to move through the audience.

What is the best way to ensure that the camera cable does not cause trip hazards?

• Use cable trays

• Employ a cable assistant

• Tape the entire cable down

• Allocate the camera to a fixed position

When a footlight is turned on it catches fire.

What type of firefighting equipment would be most effective in this situation?

• Fire hose

• Fire blanket

• Foam extinguisher

• Powder extinguisher

Which of the following describes the hierarchy of risk control measures?

• Eliminate the risk, minimise the risk, adopt controls

• Assess the risk, substitute equipment, isolate the hazard

• Modify the equipment, document the risk, evaluate the risk

• Complete risk assessment, check the hazards, inform supervisor

Which selection of personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for crew members unloading a truck during bump-in?

• Gloves, ear plugs, hard hats

• Harnesses, steel-cap boots, gloves

• Hard hats, high-visibility vests, steel-cap boots

• High-visibility vests, safety glasses, ear plugs

A safety officer at a bump-in has noticed a member of the crew twisting awkwardly when lifting.

What should be the safety officer’s immediate response to this situation?

• Tell the crew member to stop work

• Send another crew member to assist

• Refer the crew member to current WHS legislation

• Arrange for staff training in correct manual handling