301 H&S - Working at Heights PP

What legislation applies to all work at height where there is a risk of a fall liable to cause personal injury?

• The Working at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR)

• The Health and Safety at Work Act

• The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations

• The Manual Handling Operations Regulations

What is the main cause of workplace fatalities?

• Fires and explosions

• Chemical exposure

• Falls

• Machinery accidents

What is the correct angle at which a ladder should lean?

• 45º

• 60º

• 75º

• 90º

What is the maximum duration for using ladders for work?

• 10 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

What is the purpose of toe boards on scaffolds?

• To provide a working platform

• To prevent materials falling

• To secure the scaffold to the ground

• To provide access to higher levels

What type of access equipment is designed for working within loft spaces?

• Mobile scissor lifts

• Crawling boards

• Trestles/Hop-ups

• Scaffolds

What is the maximum height for mobile scaffolds?

• 1 times the outrigger

• 2 meters

• 3 times the outrigger

• 4 meters

What should be done before using a mobile elevating work platform (MEWP)?

• Close the gate

• Check the weather conditions

• Read the manufacturer's instructions

• Place safety signs around the platform

What is the purpose of outriggers on mobile access towers?

• To provide stability

• To increase the height

• To secure the tower to the ground

• To prevent falls from the edge

What should be done before moving a mobile scaffold with equipment or people on the platform?

• Secure the outriggers

• Inspect the scaffold

• Remove people

• Lower the working platform