1.8.6 - Working at Height

Which of the following involve working at height?

• Scaffold

• MEWP

• Excavation

• Access platforms

What does MEWP stand for

• Mobile Excavating Work Platform

• Mobile Elevating Work Platform

• Mobile Extending Work Platform

• Mobile Elongating Work Platform

MEWP operators have died when ........

• MEWP overturned

• MEWP basket became trapped

• MEWP hydraulics failed

• MEWP radio failed

What of the following statements is true?

• MEWPS can be used in a trench

• MEWPs do not need to be regularly maintained

• MEWPs can be used for any construction job

• Appropriate MEWPs should only be used for certain construction jobs

Which of the following statements are true about MEWPs?

• An operator must receive instruction and training

• MEWPS are easy to operate

• MEWPs don't need maintenance

• The more workers you can get into a MEWP the better

What are the four most serious injuries in MEWPs caused by?

• Overturning

• Entrapment

• Falling

• Collision

How would you control the risk arising from the use of MEWPs?

• Have a plan if someone needs rescuing

• Have a plan to get an ambulance on site as quick as possible

• Have a plan to make sure all construction workers have a radio on them

• Have a plan to shut down the construction site

When writing a risk assessment for a MEWP, what hazards should you be aware of?

• PPE

• Falling objects

• Hard Hat

• Ground conditions

When writing a risk assessment for a MEWP, what hazards should you be aware of?

• Confined overhead working

• A health and safety plan

• Accident

• Arresting falls

When writing a risk assessment for a MEWP, what hazards should you be aware of?

• Guardrails

• Competent operators

• nearby hazards

• Falling