White Card (CPCCWHS1001) Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

Question 1

What is the primary limitation of PPE as a risk control measure?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

It only protects the wearer and does not eliminate the hazard. PPE is the last resort—it protects only the user and does not reduce the hazard at its source.

Question 2

Which type of hard hat is required when working near overhead electrical hazards?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Class E (Electrical). Class E hard hats are designed to reduce electrical hazards and are required near live conductors.

Question 3

Safety footwear on a construction site must include:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Steel-capped toes and puncture-resistant soles. Steel-capped, puncture-resistant boots protect against crushing, sharp objects, and penetration hazards.

Question 4

When must safety glasses or goggles be worn?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Whenever there is a risk of eye injury from dust, debris, chemicals, or impact. Eye protection is required any time there is potential for eye injury; this includes grinding, cutting, and chemical handling.

Question 5

If your hard hat has a crack in the shell, you should:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Replace it immediately with an undamaged hat. A cracked hard hat cannot provide rated protection and must be replaced straight away.

Question 6

High-visibility (hi-vis) clothing is required on construction sites primarily to:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Make workers visible to plant and vehicle operators. Hi-vis garments ensure workers are seen by operators of vehicles and plant, reducing struck-by incidents.

Question 7

Which respiratory protection should be selected when working with fine silica dust?

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

P2 (or N95) respirator rated for fine particles. Silica dust is a serious respiratory hazard; a P2/N95 respirator provides the necessary filtration efficiency.

Question 8

Before using a fall arrest harness, a worker should:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Inspect it for damage and verify it has a current tag. Harnesses must be inspected before each use; a damaged or expired harness must not be used.

Question 9

Hearing protection must be worn when noise levels exceed:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

85 dB(A) averaged over an 8-hour day. Australian WHS regulations require hearing protection when the daily noise exposure exceeds 85 dB(A).

Question 10

The correct way to put on a dust mask to ensure a proper seal is to:

TheoryPractice · Accepted Answer

Mould the nose clip to your face and perform a positive/negative pressure check. A fit check (pressure test) is essential to confirm the respirator seals correctly to your face.

White Card (CPCCWHS1001) Exam Questions & Answers 2026 (21–30)

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