1.
1. Hot Work can be
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
Explanation
Hot work refers to any process or activity that generates heat, sparks, or an open flame. This can include the use of an open flame, work that creates a spark, and the use of cutting or grinding tools. Therefore, the correct answer is "All of the above" as all the options listed are examples of hot work.
2.
On Coles Express sites, the whole forecourt is considered to be a hazardous zone.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The forecourt is certainly where hazardous zones tend to be; but at Coles Express sites, the whole forecourt is not a hazardous zone. Hazardous zones are areas within a certain distance from those assets that can be a source of flammable vapours. Check the Hazard Map for more details.
3.
1 On Coles Express sites, a Hot Work In Hazardous Zones Permit is required when you are performing
Correct Answer
A. Hot works in a hazardous zone marked on the Hazard Map, if you could not instead create a temporary safe work area compliant with Coles Express requirements
Explanation
Hot works in a hazardous zone marked on the Hazard Map, if you could not instead create temporary safe work area compliant with Coles Express requirements.
4.
Contractors must comply with any requirement outlined in the Coles Express Contractor Work Permitting Requirements table
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Contractors are obligated to adhere to the specifications mentioned in the Coles Express Contractor Work Permitting Requirements table. This means that they must follow all the outlined requirements without exception.
5.
If the work you perform requires you to electrically isolate a piece of mechanical equipment, you will need to first complete a Equipment Isolation Permit
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
If the work requires electrical isolation of a piece of mechanical equipment, it is necessary to complete an Equipment Isolation Permit. This permit ensures that the equipment is safely disconnected from its power source, minimizing the risk of electrical accidents or damage. By completing this permit, the necessary precautions and procedures can be followed to ensure the safety of the workers and the equipment. Therefore, the statement is true.
6.
1. For traffic management to be compliant with Coles Express requirements; the bollards, cones or barricade used:
Correct Answer
B. Must be at least 700mm in height, made of high-visibility material and possess a strip of Class 1 reflective material
Explanation
The bollards, cones, or barricades used for traffic management must be at least 700mm in height, made of high-visibility material, and possess a strip of Class 1 reflective material. This ensures that they are easily visible and compliant with Coles Express requirements.
7.
1. A Hot Works in Hazardous Zones Permit is
Correct Answer
A. Written by a person who is on-site, who has successfully completed this online induction; and then needs to be authorised by a Coles Express approved Permit Authoriser before works commence
Explanation
The correct answer is that a Hot Works in Hazardous Zones Permit is written by a person who is on-site, who has successfully completed this online induction, and then needs to be authorized by a Coles Express approved Permit Authorizer before works commence. This means that the person writing the permit must be physically present at the worksite and have completed the necessary online training. Additionally, the permit must be authorized by an approved authorizer before any work can begin.
8.
Contractors do not need to discuss any details about their WPCG Work Clearance form with the manager on site, because completing that form is a contractor responsibility.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Contractors are responsible for ensuring the WPCG Work Clearance is completed, however part of that responsibility is to discuss the key points of their risk assessment and work controls with the site manager or their delegate.
9.
An WPCG Work Clearance is not required on a Coles Express site if you are performing physical work inside the store
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
At a Coles Express site, WPCG Work Clearance is required for physical work inside or outside the store.
10.
The contractor must first satisfy the site manager (or their delegate) that the site is being left in a safe condition, before the site manager will sign the ‘Finish Time’ section of an WPCG Work Clearance.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that the contractor is required to ensure that the site is safe before the site manager will sign off on the "Finish Time" section of the WPCG Work Clearance. This implies that the contractor must take necessary measures to eliminate any potential hazards or dangers on the site, ensuring the safety of workers and others present.