White Card (Construction Induction) Practice Test — All Questions
3 questions
A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is required for high-risk construction work. What is its purpose?
- a.To advertise the company
- b.To record workers' wages
- c.To set out the high-risk work, the hazards, and the control measures, before the work starts✓
- d.To replace the need for training
A SWMS identifies the high-risk construction work being done, the associated hazards and the control measures, and describes how the work will be carried out safely. It must be prepared before the work begins and followed on site.
Which of the following is an example of high-risk construction work that typically requires a SWMS?
- a.Sweeping a floor
- b.Reading a noticeboard
- c.Making a phone call
- d.Work where there is a risk of a fall, such as working at height, or working in a trench or near traffic✓
High-risk construction work includes activities such as a risk of a person falling, working in trenches or confined spaces, near traffic, or with asbestos or energised electrical installations. These require a SWMS before work starts.
Before starting work on a new construction site, you should first:
- a.Complete the site induction so you understand the site rules, hazards and emergency procedures✓
- b.Start work immediately
- c.Wander around on your own
- d.Ignore the site office
A site induction gives you the specific rules, hazards, emergency procedures and reporting arrangements for that site. Completing it before starting work is a standard requirement and helps keep you and others safe.