World Day of Health and Safety at Work Quiz

What's the main law that protects worker safety in NZ?

• The Health and Safety in Employment Act

• The Health and Safety at Work Act

• The Employment Relations Act

Which NZ artist is the original singer of the hit song “Stop, Drop & Roll” that was then used to create awareness of fire safety?

• Savage

• Scribe

• Mareko ft the Deceptikonz

Who has the ultimate responsibility for workplace safety?

• The Chief Executive Office (CEO)

• The Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU)

• Health and Safety Reps

Who has immunity from legal prosecution?

• Workers

• The Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU)

• Health and Safety Reps

What is a hazard?

• A thing or situation that can cause harm

• A behaviour that can cause harm

• A saying

If you see a safety hazard at work, you should:

• Ignore it - someone else will fix it

• Report it to your manager or health and safety rep

• Only report it if you get hurt.

Crown Agencies cannot be prosecuted under the Health and Safety at Work Act

• True

• False

All staff must continue to work if directed by a manager even if you do not think it is safe

• True

• False

Any staff member can be penalised $50,000.00 by WorkSafe.

• True

• False

The Pike River Mine Disaster triggered the major reform to our new H&S legislation

• True

• False