Workplace Safety, Labour Welfare and Legal Responsibilities
Safety at work
This domain covers the guard's own safety, labour welfare and legal responsibilities. It tests whether you know when to report, refuse unsafe work and protect personal data.
Core rules
- Use the protective equipment supplied: reflective jacket, torch, gloves, rain gear and safety shoes. Check ladders, barriers and temporary lighting before use.
- Report hazards and injuries at once. Do not hide a needlestick, fall or assault. Record it and seek medical help.
- Know basic welfare entitlements under the applicable labour law and agency policy: working hours, weekly rest, wages, leave, uniform and grievance channels. Keep your own copies of duty rosters and wage slips.
- Do not work under the influence, accept unsafe transport, or perform tasks outside training. Escalate unsafe orders to the supervisor in writing where possible.
- Protect personal data of staff and visitors. Do not share addresses, phone numbers or health information.
Worked example
A guard is asked to work a twelfth consecutive night without a weekly off. He reports the roster to the supervisor, asks for relief, and records the request. Reasoning: fatigue is a safety hazard and welfare rules matter. Abandoning the post without relief is also unsafe, so escalation is the correct step.
Traps that cost marks
Ignoring a minor injury; using unlit patrol routes; sharing visitor data on social media; accepting cash instead of a payslip; and staying silent about unsafe equipment.