H+S Q3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a key precaution to take to avoid risks when working with electrical equipment in construction?

• Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment

• Ignoring voltage colour coding

• Using damaged tools

• Not checking equipment before use

Multiple Choice

According to the Working at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR), what is the primary legal duty placed on employers, employees, and managers regarding work at height?

• To ensure all work at height is avoided where possible

• To provide financial compensation for injuries

• To place a legal duty on everyone for the welfare of all involved

• To only use ladders for work at height

Multiple Choice

Based on the statistics provided, what percentage of major injuries from falls at height are caused by 'low falls' (below 2 metres)?

• 50%

• 87%

• 35%

• 100%

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are types of access equipment used for working at height?

• Trestles

• Mobile towers

• Ladders

• All of the above

Fill in the Blank

Positioning a leaning ladder safely requires a correct angle. The recommended angle for a leaning ladder is ___ in 4.

Fill in the Blank

What is the recommended angle at which a ladder should lean for safe use? Fill in the blank: A ladder should lean at an angle of ___ degrees.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct way to use a ladder when working at height?

• Overreaching and not maintaining three points of contact

• User maintaining three points of contact

• Steps side-on to work activity

• Steps facing away from work activity

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important requirements for the safe use of mobile towers?

• Competence in erection and dismantling

• Ignoring the manufacturer's instructions

• Using equipment beyond its limitations

• Reading and following the instruction manual

Multiple Choice

What are the principal structural materials used in the manufacture of mobile scaffold towers?

• Steel and wood

• Aluminium alloys and fibreglass

• Plastic and steel

• Copper and glass

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a safe method of working with access equipment at heights?

• Always use equipment without inspection

• Ensure equipment is stable and secure before use

• Ignore manufacturer's instructions

• Work alone without supervision